About Sports Lab Strength & Core Classes

  • Mat based pilates
  • reformer pilates

Strength and Core sessions are personalised and consist of a specific program designed by a Physiotherapist.

It is beneficial for people needing assistance to progress their exercises post injury, stretch out their body, activate deep core muscles, and/or recover from injury.

An initial 1:1 assessment is required with a Physiotherapist to create an individualised program for you.

The Physiotherapist will then work out what you need to focus on, and, in conjunction with you develop a treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

You will then have the option of continuing with 1:1, small group or joining a mat or equipment class (no classes in the CBD clinic).

Our sessions can include floor-based exercises, reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, resistance bands and weights.


BENEFITS OF

CLINICAL EXERCISE SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  •  Increasing overall strength and tone
  • Correcting posture and alignment
  • Improving flexibility
  • Improving balance to prevent injury
  • Increasing body awareness
  • Injury prevention and recovery
  • Development of mind, breathe, body connection
  • Dance and sport specific training
  • Pre and post natal health
  • In order to maximise supervision, assistance and progression of exercises within a small group class, Sports Lab strength and core classes are limited to 4 participants (Drummoyne) and 5 participants (Alexandria).

    Classes are subject to availability and timetables are updated and changed regularly with new classes being added frequently.

    See our current class timetables below, but be sure to call your closest clinic to organise your initial assessment, semi-private or 1:1 sessions at a time that works for you.

    Strength & Core / Clinical Exercise

    Class Timetables

    Alexandria Class Timetable

    (more classes coming in July)

    Monday 6:15pm Mat Class
    Tuesday 10:30am Mat Class
    Friday 7:30am Mat Class
    Saturday 8am Mat Class
    Saturday 9am Mat Class
    Saturday 10am Equipment Class

    Double Bay Timetable

    Wednesday 5.45pm
    Friday: 12.30pm
    Duo classes available upon request

    Drummoyne Class Timetable

    (Subject to availability)

    Monday 5:45pm
    Tuesday 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
    Thursday 9:30am
    Friday 9:30am, 11:30am

    Thursday 6pm Pilates Class (see Pilates page for more details)
    Friday 7am Pilates Class (see Pilates page for more details)


    About the Pilates Classes

    • All Classes 55 minute duration
    • All classes require bookings – please enquire at reception for class booking/availability
    • New participants require a 1:1 initial consultation with one of our physiotherapists
    • SP = Semi Private Group Session (1:4), class size and vacancy determined by physiotherapist

    CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

    Class

    Description

    Pre-Requisites

    Matwork

    5 people max.

    4 person max. (Drummoyne)

    55 minute duration

    Small
    group classes conducted on a mat with the option of small equipment (foam
    roller, ova ball, theraband).

    Focus
    on spinal control and stabilisation incorporating strength, flexibility and
    postural exercises to target key muscle groups including scapulo-thoracic,
    upper body, lower body, abdominal and gluteals.

    All
    class participants will complete the same exercises guided by an instructor.

    All
    matwork participants require a 1:1 initial assessment conducted by a
    Physiotherapist to determine appropriateness for inclusion in the classes.

    Initial
    assessment will provide participant with a basic knowledge of the 5 Key
    elements required to identify any specific relevant issues and to
    create realistic goals. 

    Equipment

    4 people max.

    55 minute duration

    Semi-Private
    classes are conducted utilising mat,
    small equipment and large equipment exercises.

    Each
    individual in this class will be guided through a unique program to
    address  the goals that they and
    their physiotherapist  have
    identified during their initial assessment.

    Participants
    in this class will be of mixed ability and will be instructed in exercises to
    suit their own level.

    All
    semi-private participants require a 1:1 initial assessment conducted by a
    Physiotherapist to determine appropriateness for inclusion in the
    semi-private classes.

    Initial
    assessment will provide participant with a basic knowledge of the 5 Key
    elements required to identify any specific relevant issues and
    create realistic goals.

    Pre-Post Natal

    4 people max.

    55 minute duration

    A
    matwork class designed for both pre and post natal women.

    Participants
    with be guided through modified pilates exercises to suit their stage of
    pregnancy or post natal period.

    A
    strong focus of this class is functional movement incorporating stability,
    strength and endurance  in the
    abdominal, gluteal, scapulothoracic and pelvic  floor muscles.

    All
    pre/post natal participants require a 1:1 initial assessment conducted by a
    Physiotherapist to determine appropriateness for inclusion in the classes.

    Initial
    assessment will provide participant with a basic knowledge of the 5 Key
    elements required to identify any specific relevant issues and
    create realistic goals.

    ** Please note:

    Post
    natal clients may only commence classes at 6 weeks postpartum following
    clearance from a medical professional.

    Cancellation Policy:

    All cancellations made with
    24 hours notice will not be charged.

    Classes will be charged in
    full if cancellation is made within 24 hour period.


    Enquire with your Practitioner, with Reception or CALL

    Please note the Private Health Reforms came into effect on 1 April 2019. If you would like to know how these reforms affect you, please ask your Sports Lab Physiotherapist, or for more immediate information click here.


    Jacqui BrydsonPhysiotherapist & Pilates
    B.App Sc (Physio) ::Alexandria
    Alison FerrisAPA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
    Physiotherapist B.App Sc (Physio) ::Drummoyne ::Alexandria