Pilates Princess: Conquering Your Core

Pilates Princess: Conquering Your Core

by Alanna Chen

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3 min

Devotees to an aesthetic lifestyle - discover the secret to getting hot, sweaty, and royally feeling the burn.

Welcome to the realm where strength meets elegance, and your journey to control is elevated and above the ordinary. While it certainly helps, this isn’t just about surface-level aesthetics or a fleeting trend; pilates is about connecting your mind and body, improving your quality of life, and ensuring future you ages with grace.


Let’s get you in the know - so you know what you’re in for and you don't bend… and snap

All hail the burn: 

Reformer Pilates

(Your Carriage Awaits- No Pumpkins Required)

High-tech, highly effective, and extremely aesthetically pleasing! When you see the contraption and hear “spring-loaded machine” don’t be intimidated - expect sliding, pressing and lots of fun but controlled movements! Reformer pilates will make you feel like you're in a jungle gym for adults… except calmer, less chaotic and much more self-focused.


This style targets every major muscle group using resistance and not only looks but feels elegant - one of the reasons why it's plummeted to popularity! A great option for those who want to get their abs, legs and glutes toned fast, and love structure, a challenge, and fancy-looking equipment.

Explore the Realm:

SHAPE Studio

10/2 Bishop Dunn Place, Flat Bush, East Auckland


SO Fitness

2 Princes Street, Auckland Central


Anna Jane Pilates

172 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland Central

Mat & Barre Pilates

(Classic Burn with A Touch of Ballet Magic)

At the end of the day, sometimes all you really need is yourself and (you guessed it) a mat. Simple by concept, but mighty on the burn - do not underestimate the power of bodyweight under expert supervision! After a sprinkle of ballet? Opt for barre! This will give you extra leg and glute action with a main course of burn.


These classes are adored for their accessibility, are ideal for newbies trying to grapple the basics or after something gentle and non-complex. Build your balance, strength and stability, and with some practice you can try these at home too! Let that inner ballerina shine.

Explore the Realm:

Sala Studio

48 Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland Central


Kenkō Studios

40 St Benedict's Street, Auckland Central


Studio Three

Level 1/56 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland Central

Cardio & Strength Fusion Pilates

(HIIT But Make It Cute)

Adrenaline-fueled, sweat-craving junkies - if you prefer something that gets your heart pumping, this one’s for you! The perfect medium between inner strength and core, and muscle and strength building. Classes are longer and lower impact compared to your traditional HIT class, but build your endurance and cardiovascular health.


Fusion pilates are perfect for those who get bored easily, and crave a workout that keeps you on your toes and surprises you with every beat! The energy in the room is high; expect bursts of cardio, strength intervals and music that pushes you through the burn.

Explore the Realm:

STRONG Pilates

15 Halsey St, Auckland Central

2 Roxburgh Street, Newmarket, Auckland Central


Peak Pilates

347 Tamaki Drive, St Heliers, Auckland Central


Hiyoga

Level 2/125 Queen Street, Auckland Central

Hot Pilates

(Feel the Heat In More Ways Than One!)

Let’s turn it up a notch (infrared style)! When you’ve been feeling low energy, tired and sluggish, your body is asking for a detox; why not do that while doing your daily movement? Take the challenge, I dare you. Feel stress, toxins and stiffness leave your body with every drop of sweat that falls onto your towel and leave the class glistening like a glazed donut.


You thought cardio and strength fusion was sweaty? You’re in for a treat… prepared to come out drenched. Hot pilates classes are no joke but they’re so addictive and you’ll spend the rest of the week typing to chase that high!

Explore the Realm:

Redroom Wellness

15/90 Wellesley Street, City Works Depot, Auckland Central


Refinery Pilates

43/90a Hobsonville Road, West Harbour, Auckland


OYF Far Infrared & Fitness

234B Orakei Road, Remuera, Auckland Central

Chase the burn, sculpt or sweat and cultivate a lifestyle that doesn’t just look good, but makes you feel good. Enter every class with the knowledge that you’re investing in your future self for the years to come, and step out feeling present, strong and ready to take on the day ahead. Embrace the burn, in whichever style your heart desires!


I’ll catch you conquering, Beauties x

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