Pilates is the fastest-growing exercise genre in Australia and New Zealand, experiencing a 250% growth in the 12 months to September 2022.
Exercise is becoming less about ‘recreating’ the ‘perfect’ physique, and more about functional movement; preparing our bodies for later stages of life, to improve the quality and longevity of our lives. This trend extends to a ‘wellness’ approach to exercise, incorporating exercising outdoors, placing an emphasis on getting out of the office, into the sunshine, and breathing in fresh air.
Staying within the lane of ‘wellness’, we start to see the integration of exercise with traditionally recognised spa experiences; Infrared Pilates is recently emerging, combining the benefits of a Pilates workout with infrared heat – a trend catering to those with busy schedules who are looking for effective and time-efficient exercise options.
These trends highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of the Pilates industry in Australia, offering Inna Essence with numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. Inna Essence isn’t solely about exercise; three treatment rooms within the studio space provide services including Osteopathy, Remedial Massage, Aromatherapy, Beauty Treatments and Counselling.
Inclusivity, intelligent exploration of movement and safety are the cornerstone of Pilates at Inna Essence, and our hope across the industry. As Pilates becomes more accessible within not only privately owned studios, but across national franchised gyms, reliability of equipment and comprehensive training of instructors becomes increasingly important.
The approval of specialised Pilates training courses by the Pilates Association of Australia (PAA) will further enhance the standard of education across this fitness segment.
Merrithew has been known as the gold standard in Pilates equipment for its reliability, versatility and quality. Functional training, classical repertoire as well as wellness approaches to classes can all be accommodated using the Merrithew range of Pilates equipment.
Pilates isn’t just about the Reformer; Inna Essence have invested in Stability Chairs to provide a dynamic and challenging class experience. Visitors can experience a truly unique combination of Reformer, Mat Pilates and Stability Chair; all within our bespoke ‘Hybrid Pilates’ class at Inna Essence. Our clients are offered superior comfort and support on our adaptable, high quality Merrithew equipment.
The impact of STOTT PILATES® courses achieving approval by the Pilates Association of Australia (PAA) will see a significant shift in elevating the reputation of Pilates education in Australia. In an industry where not all Pilates courses are the same, STOTT PILATES® has opened its Matwork and Reformer courses to third-party scrutiny, and secured the stamp of approval from this professional body.
The journey to becoming a Certified STOTT PILATES® isn’t easy; it’s not a weekend of study and then straight into teaching a class of 30 people. Students who undertake the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus™ and Intensive Reformer (2nd Edition) courses value the investment of time, effort, and practical training.
Inna Essence, currently the only Merrithew Host Training Centre in Queensland, sees the PAA recognition and approval of courses as a significant advantage for any graduate; PAA Student Membership is available, and students are provided with mentoring opportunities to teach group classes under the guidance of a Certified Instructor.