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Many people associate exercise with injuries, however, you may be interested to learn thatnot exercising at all places you at a greater risk of injury and illness. As we become moresedentary, our muscles weaken, joints tighten and BMI increases, all factors which contributeto an increased risk of injury. Loading Your Muscles Exercises that load through […]

Fortunately, mental wellbeing has been under the microscope in recent years and we are nowlearning more and more about how we can improve our mental facets. One of the standout performers in improving mental wellbeing has been physical activity.Physical activity plays a vital role in boosting your mood, focus, memory and overall mentalwell-being. Exercise can […]

Group exercise classes are fast becoming very popular, with almost 40% of regular exercisersparticipating in group fitness classes. In general, exercise has clear benefits for your healthand well-being, including lowered blood pressure, improved mobility and strength and bettersleep. Excitingly, exercising in groups has been shown to provide additional benefits, whencompared to solo workouts. We discuss […]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many are reassessing their monthly expenditure andlooking to tighten their purse strings and see where they can cut costs. One of the first itemspeople review are their health and fitness related expenses. But, can you actually afford to cutyour health studio membership? Although cancelling your membership may […]

Pilates and yoga have continued to evolve throughout time. Now, we see different variations available across the world, and it now seems there’s something for almost everyone. The benefits of both are well documented. Both workouts can increase overall health which in turn leads to a better quality of life. But what are the main […]

As we gradually return to in-person exercise classes here in Melbourne, a common question we have been facing is: “How often should I come in for a Pilates class?” While that may seem like a simple enough question, there are a variety of factors that need to be considered when determining what Pilates schedule is […]

It is commonly thought that poor posture can lead to back pain, so we decided to consult our on-site Physiotherapists about posture, back pain and how Pilates can assist with both of these. Q. Can Poor Posture Cause Back Pain? Poor posture can cause upper back pain, which can be either acute (short term) or […]

After 18-months of being stuck at home, working out to the same YouTube routine, we bet you are now ready to get out and exercise in a professional studio with REAL people? Well, that’s where we come in. 4ME Pilates+ is now offering the absolute BEST Pilates workout in Keilor! Our team of highly trained […]

Many people treat warming up as if it were some kind of nuisance. It’s that thing everyone knows they should do, but nobody really has any time to actually do it, right? Well, if you love remaining fit, active and injury-free, then warming up will need to become a regular part of your exercise routine! […]

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in the life of any mother. However, as our bodies prepare for birth, we undergo changes that can leave us feeling rather battered, bruised and unstable. An excellent way to minimise the impact these changes have on our bodies is to complete a specially tailored Pilates class! Prenatal Pilates classes […]