The Future of Fitness

Fitness THE FUTURE OF

ALICIA PILATES

In her Newport and Freshwater studios, Alicia Grabowski has cracked the code for personalised training and her intimate pilates classes are delivering winning results for all!

“I’ve been attending Alicia Pilates for approximately 6 months, and I absolutely love it. I love the personalisation of each session. The exercises are multi-layered, do-able and they allow me to focus on my strength and breathing. I have found my posture has improved and I’m feeling stronger,” MEL.

When Alicia Grabowski opened her boutique studio, Alicia Pilates, in Freshwater in March 2021, no one knew a Covid lockdown was just around the corner.

“We opened the doors to our Freshie studio in March, and Sydney went into lockdown in June,” she says. “Twelve months later, we have over 100 clients in Freshwater and our Newport studio is stronger than ever.”

Following two years of uncertainty and change, it’s safe to say people are now looking for safer ways to exercise.

“There’s defi nitely a shift happening,” says Alicia. “I see it with many of my clients. I think we survived Covid because more people are seeking smaller classes, clean spaces, and intimate personalised service. We run classes with groups of four as a maximum.”

Add easy access and great results, and you’re defi nitely onto a winner. And there is a wide variety of clientele coming in for the full AP experience.

“Valentine’s Day was really successful - we saw lots of couples coming in to do reformer. It’s intimate and they’re challenging each other, spinning off each other, looking sexy, and getting strong together.”

Alicia’s next big offer is Mother’s Day, and there are already plenty of mother-daughter duos coming in as well as men.

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“I have been doing reformer Pilates with Alicia for the last few months. and I love it - the workout you do without feeling like it’s a workout! At 59, I never thought I could get muscle definition to my arms, back and legs - now I have a six pack - who knew I could have one of those! AP is different in its approach - the instructors know their stuff and really listen to you and your body. Cannot recommend AP any higher - take the step and change your body today!” JENNIFER.

“This morning I had a few guys training in Freshwater and man, did I work them,” laughs Alicia.

“Half my clients here are males now. Pilates is tailored for men because it’s strength and weight training, and stretch and release. It’s a full body workout.”

Alicia Pilates, it seems, has cracked the winning formula for everyone.

“An initial full-body assessment and consultation costs $179. For that, you get a program tailored to suit your needs and an understanding of what the Pilates equipment is all about. This is backed with two free semi-private classes,” she says.

The team at AP specialise in traditional, classical Joseph Pilates, physiotherapy Pilates, athletic Pilates, and pre-and-post natal Pilates. Or you can pop in for a 60-minute reformer workout.

If you’re tired or have underlying issues, Alicia recommends booking an initial consult with an AP physiotherapist Pilates instructor. Rebates are also available with certain health funds.

And depending on which end of the Beaches you live in – Newport or Freshwater – you’ll fi nd a whole tribe of health professionals nearby ready to help you out.

“I am really lucky, in both of my studios, to be surrounded by a wonderful community of health professionals who really care about their clients.

“In Freshwater, our studio is in the arcade opposite Freshwater Nutrition, which is run by Nutritionist, Charity and Peta. In Newport, we’re opposite Ahara Health - Alyce is the wonderful Naturopath and Jesse is an amazing massage therapist.”

So, time to ask yourself the question, does my body feel tired, tight, locked? Now might be the perfect time to book in a session with Alicia. •

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Includes 90-minute body assessment and introductory studio pilates session and 2 free one hour semi-private studio pilates sessions.

“I’ve been going to Alicia Pilates for a couple of months, and it’s really helped me ease the tightness in my back and my hamstrings especially. Pilates has been the perfect antidote to sitting at a desk at work and my traditional forms of exercise. I feel much more flexible already.” KEV T.

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