Hi I’m Julie
PILATES IN FOCUS is passionate about your health and overall body fitness
With over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry, I have taught aerobics, aqua aerobics and body conditioning at Virgin Active, more recently opened my own Pilates Studio. I completed my Pilates Fully Comprehensive CBD Training Course through Pilates Here South Africa. I was officially certified as a Pilates instructor in 2014 and taught at Pilates Here until I opened my own Pilates studio (Pilates in Focus)in 2016.
Many types of people, at many levels of fitness, who have started doing Pilates say they’ve seen improvements in range of motion, flexibility, circulation, posture, and abdominal strength — and decreases in back, neck and joint pain
Why I love Pilates
I love teaching Pilates for so many reasons but really it boils down to relationships, getting to know my clients and getting to see the changes that Pilates makes in not only their bodies but in the quality of their lives.
Pilates is an education in body awareness, It changes your shape by educating you in daily life.
Benefits of Pilates
- Improved co-ordination
- Strength
- Mobility
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Correct posture
- An improved sense of well being
- Self confidence
Pilates develops the body uniformly, correct wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.
STUDIO CLASSES
- Group Mat Class
- Private Mat/Equipment Class
ONLINE CLASSES
- Contact us for more info: Julie@pilatesinfocus.co.za
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Upfront payment is required before each class
- Cancellation 24hrs or more: Reschedule within same month
- Cancellation less than 24hrs: No refunds, Sorry!
Lets Get Started
Sign up for a class, LETS GET PILATES FOCUSED! You won’t look back!
What we offer
Private Mat/Equipment Classes
Group Mat Classes
Online classes
Private Classes
A great way to know more about you and what your personal requirments are.
Group Classes
A group allows you work hard alongside others and makes for an overall enjoyable experience
What to bring
Our studio provides all the necessary equipment for your Pilates workout, but you are welcome to bring your own mat and perhaps a water bottle to make sure you’re well-hydrated before you start.
What to wear
These tips can help ensure you’re dressed for Pilates success:
- No shoes: Pilates is usually done barefoot, so no fancy footwear is needed. Socks are a must in winter to keep the feet warm
- Think form-fitting, not baggy: Choose workout clothing that’s stretchy but not baggy. This way, your instructor can see your posture and alignment as you move. Keep modesty in mind, clothing too loose could ride up or fall down becoming uncomfortable.
- Avoid tiebacks and belts: Tie-back tops can be uncomfortable when you’re lying on your back. Ties, belts, drawstrings, and tassels can get caught in the springs of Pilates equipment and cause an injury.
- Eschew embellishments: Zippers, buckles, clasps, buttons, or other trimmings can severely damage the upholstered Pilates equipment. Repairs are costly and can cause downtime for the studio. Choose workout wear that’s free of metal or plastic adornments.
- Remove accessories or jewelry: Long necklaces, belts, and dangling bracelets can be distracting as well as dangerous if they get caught up in the equipment.
- Hair : needs to be out of your face and tied back if it’s long.
Etiquette for Pilates Classes
- Do arrive on time. Not only is being on time a sign of respect for the instructor and other students, arriving late interrupts the flow of a class—so your body won’t get the full benefit of the sequence the teacher is building.
- Don’t be a no-show. Whatever the reason, call if you’re going to miss your class. If you signed up for a class, that spot is being held for you until the very last minute. If the studio knows you aren’t coming, they might be able to fill your place, and they won’t worry about you.
- Don’t intrude on the class before yours. If a class is going on, be respectful.
- Do let your instructor know about injuries or changes in your body. Instructors will check in with students before class and ask how they’re feeling and if there’s anything special going on. But don’t wait to be asked. Politely approach the instructor before class and let her know what’s up, whether it’s a seemingly minor worry or a more significant issue like surgery, pregnancy, neck pain, or back pain.
- Don’t use class time as chat time. Before and after class are great times to chat with friends and share insights about Pilates. But think twice about talking during class, since it can take you (and others) out of the moment and cause you to lose concentration on the exercise.
- Don’t do exercises that hurt your body. You are responsible for your body. If an instructor asks you to do something that doesn’t feel right, request a modification.
- Do find out how you should leave the Pilates equipment. Usually a studio will want you to return equipment to where you found it for the next class, so if you move a piece of equipment or take a magic circle from its place, put it back. Wipe the equipment off when you’re finished with the towels and spray provided.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Phone
+2783 561 0998
Address
Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa