Get away from the noisy and hectic city life and retreat into the tranquil ambience and soothing inspiration of PowerMoves fitness studio in Bishan Park. PowerMoves lets you enjoy a new capacity and confidence that is founded from fitness and wellness through Pilates. The Pilates method is formulated based on six key principles - breathing, concentration, control, centering, precision and flow. Sounds kinda tough, but the instructors at PowerMoves have a genuine concern for your needs and goals, and want you to feel fitter, look better and ultimately lift your entire spirit. Their instructors will work with you so that your Pilates sessions are deeply engaging, surprisingly relaxing and yet always challenging enough so that your body is able to realise its full potential.

At PowerMoves, they offer a variety of programmes for both beginners and advanced levels. PowerMoves is a fully-equipped Pilates studio with the complete range of Pilates machines and equipment. Set in the tranquil calm and tropical quiet of a national park, their studio is the perfect place to experience the mind-body connection of Pilates as you streamline your body, reawaken your inner strength and discover a new level of being.

Before you head on down to PowerMoves, here is a little bit more about this fitness activity...

What is Pilates? Pilates is an innovative mind-body exercise developed by Joseph Pilates from as early as the 1920s. Blending eastern exercise philosophies with western fitness science, Pilates is a holistic discipline that improves physiological fitness, and enhances psychological wellness. It combines the mental focus and specific breathing of yoga and Chinese martial arts with the physicality of gymnastics and other sports movements into an entirely new training regime that accentuates controlled grace in power and flowing beauty in movement.

What benefits will I gain from doing Pilates? Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a more toned body, slender thighs and waist, and a flatter stomach. The focus on proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and concentration on smooth flowing movement help create better awareness of your body. Pilates is a gentle, low impact exercise routine that strengthens the back and spine, and yet allows a challenging workout. It is popular with pre- and post-natal women. Pilates is so safe, directed and controlled that it is often recommended by chiropractors for the rehabilitation of body joint injuries and by orthopaedists for the treatment of muscle imbalances surrounding the spine. Pilates is also a refreshing mind-body exercise that relieves stress and anxiety. Great for the modern working adult!

Can Pilates help one lose weight? Working out in the Pilates method over a period of time will increase your lean muscle mass which helps your body burn more calories, even while you are at rest. As your body is strengthened and lengthened through Pilates, you will find your muscles appear more defined and sculpted in your arms and in your legs. Through constant emphasis on the engagement of your powerhouse, you will find yourself achieving a smaller waistline, flatter abs and a strong core which helps to protect your back and your spine. Your overall muscle tone will increase, you will feel firmer and fitter, and you will stand taller and with more confidence and poise. If you are overweight, you will need to combine Pilates with a healthy, low-calorie diet and some cardiovascular exercise to reduce your body fat. Pilates sessions are not sufficiently cardiovascular to achieve significant weight loss except at its more advanced levels. Alternate your Pilates sessions with a cardiovascular exercise like brisk walking, swimming or dance. Learn to make intelligent food choices. Increase your intake of vegetables and fruits, eat more lean meat, fish and tofu for your dose of protein, and reduce your portions of carbohydrates.

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