The Move Team
Tracey Benoliel - Owner
Why Pilates?
Pilates is such a feel good movement. I have done Pilates during all phases of my life: while healthy, pregnant, post partum and during injury. It truly is ‘the movement that loves you back’.
What do you love about Pilates?
In a nutshell, I love how Pilates makes me feel – physically, emotionally and mentally !! I can walk into a class in any mood, and by the time I walk out, I am Teflon coated ! I feel stronger, happier and ready to get on with life. Pilates has been a constant in my life for over 20 years, and never once have I left a class feeling worse than when I entered. Pilates is my happy place……
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
Part of the Pilates journey for any client is to create a mind body connection. That way, depending on how the client feels on the day, they can create their own challenge and make it interesting. I switch it up by using layers and different spring tension which gives the client many different options to work with.
What is your favourite exercise?
Moonjumps with a weighted ball. I love the flying feeling and the sense of co-ordination needed – and of course the ab burn !
Favourite body part to work on?
I do love a good inner thigh workout
Lauren
Why Pilates?
After studying health science and rehabilitation and always having a strong passion for health and movement, I found myself on a reformer and never looked back. I love connecting with clients to help them feel empowered and strong through movement and within themselves.
What do you love about Pilates?
Quite literally everything. I love how it makes me feel, and the fact it can be tailored for everyone and/or how you’re feeling that day. Some days you wanna move mountains and other days you just wanna move.
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
My style of teaching is full body and strength focused. Simple movements (because they work!) kept interesting with lots of layers and a prop or two (or three).
What is your favourite exercise?
Curtsy lunges. 🔥
Favourite body part to work on?
Glutes (inner thighs a very close second).
Erin A
Why Pilates?
I fell in love with Pilates because it allowed me to work on my strength as well as mobility through movement. I love Pilates because it if for every body and makes you stronger for everyday life.
What do you love about Pilates?
I love that Pilates is for every body. It doesn’t matter whether you are 16 years old or 60 years old, Pilates benefits everyone through mind-body connection and movement.
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
I like to incorporate both contemporary and classical Pilates movements within my classes to keep my classes interesting. I also love educating clients on what and why we are doing certain movements so that clients can learn about their bodies and how they function.
What is your favourite exercise?
I love chest expansion or any movement that incorporates the mid back postural muscles. These exercises make you feel so strong and help you stand taller with improved posture.
Favourite body part to work on?
I like to work on the abdominals in all of my classes. I like to challenge clients in both strengthening and stabilizing through the abdominals with classical and new movements.
Anthea
Why Pilates?
Pilates has always been the movement that gets me out of bed in the morning and feeling wonderful. I truly believe that Pilates is a movement form that can benefit everyone at every stage of life.
What do you love about Pilates?
I love grounding down into my body and feeling connected to my movements. Pilates is a perfect balance of strength and fluidity which complements my daily activities.
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
I keep things fresh by talking to clients about what they are loving, and attending classes myself. Staying connected to my own practice keeps me inspired.
What is your favourite exercise?
Lunges on the Wunda Chair or a classic pelvic curl.
Favourite body part to work on?
At the moment – back. Ask me again in a month and I’m sure this will have changed!
Eliza
Why Pilates?
As a former professional ballet dancer, Pilates has always been a part of my life. I was introduced to the world of Pilates from a young age but began to truly appreciate and understand its significant impact on my mental and physical well-being as I got older. I fell in love with the practice and the many health benefits it has on the body.
What do you love about Pilates?
I love the precision of movement, how it makes me feel (strong and connected) and the challenge it offers. There’s nothing better than feeling the burn after a class!
How do you keep iPlates interesting for clients?
I love to incorporate layers into movements to gradually progress them, creating sequences that flow seamlessly together. Also adding a prop for an extra challenge to keep the session engaging and dynamic.
What is your favourite exercise?
Curtsey lunge. I love working in external rotation.
Favourite body part to work on?
It would have to be glutes! The burn and shake gets me every time.
Sarah
Why Pilates?
It’s what I have done for many years now and have met so many wonderful people along the way. I have formed many work and friendship connections while teaching Pilates and it’s taught me a lot about myself!
What do you love about Pilates?
I love how accommodating Pilates is for all types of people at all different fitness levels. Literally anyone can do Pilates! You can make it as easy or as hard as you want.
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
Always challenging them by either increasing springs or decreasing depending on the exercise (as we know, planking on no springs, is rough!). I make sure that every program each day is different, so my regulars coming in on consecutive days are always hitting different muscles.
What is your favourite exercise?
Ooo this is a hard one… Most likely the reverse lunge.
Favourite body part to work on?
The glutes for sure!
Erin B
Why Pilates?
I am a firm believer that practicing Pilates regularly enhances and promotes mobility, strength, balance and longevity.
What do you love about Pilates?
I love that throughout a Pilates workout, everyone in the room with abilities and fitness levels, will be challenged! Whether it’s cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility or mobility, Pilates develops our weaknesses in a calm and safe environment.
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
I like to think I’m pretty funny and will always attempt to crack a joke when I know everyone is working HARD.
What is your favourite exercise?
Always a lover for a humbling ab burner!
Favourite body part to work on?
GLUTES will always be in my programming one way or another!
Loz
Why Pilates?
Pilates is a versatile and dynamic form of exercise that offers a multitude of benefits, making it a compelling choice for those passionate about movement and fitness.
What Do You Love About Pilates?
I love how Pilates is consistently challenging, offering a diverse range of exercises that keep the practice engaging. The variety ensures that there’s always something new to learn and master, preventing monotony and encouraging continuous improvement.
How Do You Keep Pilates Interesting for Clients?
I focus on flow and variation to keep Pilates sessions fresh and exciting. By constantly introducing new exercises and sequences, I ensure my clients are always challenged in new ways. This not only keeps them engaged but also helps them achieve their fitness goals more effectively.
What is Your Favourite Exercise?
Choosing a favorite exercise can be tough because there are so many great ones! However, I particularly enjoy the Teaser. It’s a classic Pilates move that challenges the core, balance, and coordination, embodying the essence of Pilates.
Favourite Body Part to Work On?
My favorite body parts to focus on are the glutes and the core.
Katie
Why Pilates?
It is the first and, so far, the only movement practice that has done it all for my body and my mind – strengthened muscles, increased flexibility and balance, and leaves me feeling a million times better then how I entered.
What do you love about Pilates?
It is proven to have a huge range of benefits, and can be catered to however one is feeling on the day or even right in the moment. For me, I know that when I am taking a Pilates class I am honouring my body, not punishing it.
How do you keep Pilates interesting for clients?
I love to flow around the reformer or the mat, maximising positions while still keeping you guessing a wee bit for what’s to come! I might pick a ‘peak’ exercise to build up to towards the end of a class, referencing back to little hints and clues from other movements earlier in that same class.
What is your favourite exercise?
Short Spine – groundbreaking answer, I know!
Favourite body part to work on?
Glutes. I particularly love that subtle burn in the couple of days after a Curtsy Lunge. It is 💋 so juicy!