SYLVESTER STALLONE CALLS PILATES 'TOUGHER THAN BOXING'

Actor, screenwriter, filmmaker and all around tough guy Sylvester Stallone has recently admitted on an Instagram video just how tough Pilates is! The 70-year-old, who seems as fit and strong as he was during his peak Rocky & Rambo years, has been doing Reformer Pilates for several months and has been very vocal about how tough this form of exercise is. 

One of Stallone's daughters recently accompanied him for a Pilates session in Hollywood. Until then, Stallone had been doing private Pilates classes. We think he pushed himself a little more in front of his daughter! Sylvester admitted how exhausted he was after the class and praised Pilates. 

“For anyone who’s never tried Pilates – the name sounds cute, but it ain’t cute...Brutal! Working out with my daughter doing Pilates… Oh my God. This is like going the distance with Clubber Lang and Drago before breakfast!! This is an amazing workout but definitely not for the faint of heart. I've lifted weights I have boxed, wrestled, Track and field, played football and many other sports… But this workout pushes you to the limit… And beyond!"

For all of you out there who regularly practise Pilates, give yourselves a big pat on the back! It is a very challenging yet rewarding workout, as endorsed by super tough guy Stallone! For those of you who haven't tried this form of exercise yet, don't be intimated! At Premium Pilates & Fitness we instruct you to work at your own level and have many different types of classes to choose from. So come try out the toughest workout by calling 0402 680 724, emailing hi@premiumpilates.com.au or visiting us online by clicking here.

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COMEDIAN CHELSEA HANDLER DOES PILATES EVERYWHERE!

American comedian Chelsea Handler loves Pilates so much that she practises it everywhere she can, even on the beach! The 41 year old has started to look after herself in recent years, resulting in a healthier, slim body and a better outlook on life. 

Handler recently shared with Shape magazine, “It took me a long time to deprogram myself, to get rid of my unhealthy weight loss diet plans and flaky commitment to any kind of fitness exercise program.” When Chelsea decided it was time to get healthy, Pilates was there for her. 

“I can honestly say [Pilates] changed my body – and my life...I’m longer and leaner and much more graceful.” Handler says that she prefers doing Pilates than yoga or going to the gym, which she does as well. The toned comedian also has a personal trainer, who pushes her with sprint training. Chelsea feels that Pilates is a great low impact form of gentle exercise that gives her results without putting strain on her joints. 

In addition to exercise, Chelsea completely overhauled her eating several years ago. Handler admits that for years she did not how to eat healthy. Nowadays, she avoids fast food and processed food and sticks to a very simple, whole foods eating plan. Except for her one vice: alcohol. Chelsea reveals that she told her nutritionist she was not willing to cut out alcohol from her diet, so they both compromised. "He (her nutritionist) explained that calorie-wise, vodka isn’t so bad, as long as you drink it with soda so knowing I could still have a drink made it easier to stick to my weight loss program.” Good to know that not everything one loves has to be cut out to stay healthy! 

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KATE HUDSON ISN'T SHY ABOUT HER LOVE OF PILATES

37-year-old actress Kate Hudson cannot get enough of Pilates. When she's not raving about the exercise regime she has been dedicated to since she was 19, she's posting videos of her Pilates' classes on social media or posing for magazines with a Pilates theme shoot. 

Devoted to Pilates for the past 18 years, Hudson has worked hard on her flexibility, strength and agility. As a result she has an incredibly toned body and can perform some very advanced Pilates exercises (see above!). The mother-of-two also likes to attend dance and exercise classes as well as workout outdoors but at the end of the day her love and heart is with Pilates. 

"Nothing, literally nothing, makes me feel like I'm back to my body more than pilates," she confessed. "I'll travel, and I’ll go for a run or I'll Spin. But when I go home and get on the reformer or the Cadillac, my body immediately goes back. I can see an instant shift."

The slender star works very hard for her body and says that she forces herself to get in any incident exercise that she possibly can. "I'm one of those people who, it'll be early in the morning and I'll be in a robe getting my hair done, and I'll use my Hot5 app (a fitness app) -- and do push-ups for five minutes!" Hudson reveals.

Kate knows that to maintain her toned body she needs to eat very healthily. She eats five small meals a day, eating mainly unprocessed and plant-based foods. Hudson has a post-workout protein shake after breakfast, a salad for lunch, and a late-afternoon snack before dinner. Kate reveals that she used to never eat breakfast but started to when she realised how vital it was to her health. "The hardest thing for me is eating right when I get up, because I don't like to. I'm not one of those people who wakes up hungry," she explains. "I wake up and I want coffee and even a green juice, but everybody says you've got to eat something, even if it's little. So that's sort of the hardest, but I realise that when I do, I eat less during the day or late at night." 

Saying all thisHudson is a fan of treating herself and thinks that life needs to include some indulgence. "If I want to go out and eat at a restaurant with amazing food, I'll do that, like, once a week, where I’m not thinking about it," she says. "I want to indulge! I want to do things that are not necessarily healthy sometimes."

If you are dedicated and motivated to work out as Kate, why not splash out and indulge?!

Want to try our equipment classes to see why Kate Hudson loves the reformer machine? Keen to do a range of Pilates such as Boxilates, Barre, Mat or Stretch classes? Visit us online by clicking here to book online, email hi@premiumpilates.com.au or call us on 0402 680 724. 

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SHANIA TWAIN IS AGELESS AT 51 THANKS TO PILATES and a VEGETARIAN DIET

When I think of Shania Twain, I think of two things: amazing voice and amazing body! The 51-year-old looks the exact same, if not better, then when she first burst out on the music scene several decades ago! Shania credits regular Pilates workouts and a vegetarian diet to her age-defying body. 

Besides regular Pilates, the country singer also does yoga, horseback riding, dancing and likes walking. Shania likes to be active outdoors whenever she can. I'm not crazy about the gym. I love walking". 

In addition to her love of  Pilates and walking, Shania has been a vegetarian since 1993. She claims that cutting out all meat, fish and eggs since 1993 has provided her with increased energy and stamina. When asked what her beauty secrets are the trim singer simply replies: "Fitness and good eating. I eat a lot of salads and stay away from sugars." Unfortunately there is no quick fix to becoming and maintaining your fitness and weight! Just good old fashioned exercise (Pilates preferably!) and wholesome, healthy foods. 

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ACTRESS LUCY LIU LENGTHENS HER LIMBS with PILATES

Actress Lucy Lui looked stunningly fit at the 2016 Tony Awards just a few days ago in a beautiful yellow dress. Lui credits her slim waist and lean limbs to over a decade of Pilates. 

"Pilates introduced me to muscles I never knew I had. Sooner I started to feel longer and leaner. Ten years of Pilates has really changed my body for the better." raves the 47 year old. 

Lucy is only 5 foot 3 inches (around 160cm) but feels that Pilates has actually lengthened her legs. “I don’t have long legs, but through the combination of Pilates and running, they look longer and feel better than they ever have. Pilates has engaged my core and made me feel more confident with my legs.”

When the busy star of Elementary cannot get to a Pilates class she works out at home. "I do Pilates at home with a ball and I run on the treadmill,” “I run while watching ‘Downton Abbey,’ and I increase the speed a little at a time, decrease it, and then raise it again." Lucy says that a combination of Pilates and running has been the fastest way for her to lose weight and tone up. 

However, Lucy's trim body is not due purely to exercise. The age defying actress follows a portion controlled eating plan and strongly believes that her regular Pilates commitment keeps her eating in check. “When I’m exercising, I’m not as likely to eat sweets and junk food because I tend to feel really good about myself and my body, so I don’t want to ruin it." 

Want to lean and lengthen your limbs without adding bulk? Premium Pilates Studio has the class for you! We offer a combination of Reformer, Matwork, Barre and Stretching classes. Get in touch with us today by clicking here to view our website, calling us on 0402 680 724 or emailing us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com. 

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KATE HUDSON has been DEVOTED to PILATES for 18 YEARS

Actress and creator of exercise line Fabletics Kate Hudson recently revealed all her health & fitness secrets to Shape magazine! A couple of things are very apparent from this interview: this girl is head over heels for PILATES and works bloody hard to keep her figure. 

As the June cover model of US Shape magazine, Hudson cuts a very toned figure as she splashes around in the water in some designs from her fitness line. The trim star credits Pilates as her body breakthrough. 

"I was 19 when I discovered Pilates, and I'm still doing it. It's the workout my body really responds to. It's all about alignment, elongating your spine, and strengthening your core. It makes me feel my strongest. Pilates is always challenging. The advanced moves are amazing, but so hard. I also love TRX because it's similar to Pilates in that you use your own body weight. But for me, Pilates is the best."

When Hudson cannot get to a Pilates studio she makes sure to keep her Pilates up by using an online Pilates workout series. The famous actress also loves working out outdoors whenever she can. "I'm a nature girl. I grew up in Colorado and was always outside. I still am, even when I'm in the city. If I'm in Amsterdam, I get on a bike, ride everywhere, and really see the place. I love that freedom, which you can't get in a car. In New York City, if I'm staying downtown and have a meeting uptown, I'll put on my earphones, listen to great music, and just walk. There is nothing better than walking in Manhattan."

Kate reveals that she only stays in 'tip-top shape' by consistently working out. She uses exercise as a form of meditation. "When I exercise, I need to connect to myself and see how I'm feeling at the moment, because my mood is constantly changing," explains Kate. The gorgeous actress goes on to say that she has a very happy and healthy relationship with her body. "I love my shape because I work really hard at it! I honour my body by working out and seeing what it can do." 

We love Kate's attitude towards exercise, especially her commitment to Pilates!! Exercise should be something that you consistently work hard at and that you dedicate yourself to and you should be proud of the body that you create! At Premium Pilates Studio we have a range of Pilates classes for you to try, including Reformer, Matwork, Barre and Stretch. Visit our homepage by clicking here! If you cant make it to the studio, try our 10 Week Pilates online series by clicking here!

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Hudson follows a mostly vegetarian alkaline diet and does Pilates workouts to stay in top shape.

“I’ve pretty much cut meat out,” Kate told Shape. “I don’t remember the last time I ate a steak.”

Hudson eats 5 small plant-based meals a day, including a protein shake for breakfast and a salad for lunch

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE DOES PILATES EVERY SINGLE DAY

We cannot help but secretly love when we hear celebrities say that they workout to maintain their figures! Movie star Jennifer Lawrence is no exception. The 25-year-old has time and time again been categorised as an actress with a "normal" body type, however in a recent interview with Harper's Bazzar Jennifer decided to reveal how hard she actually works out to keep her body awarded this offensive title. 

"I would like us to make a new normal-body type," she told the magazine. "Everybody says, 'We love that there is somebody with a normal body!' And I'm like, 'I don't feel like I have a normal body.' I do Pilates every day. I eat, but I work out a lot more than a normal person. I think we've gotten so used to underweight that when you are a normal weight it's like, 'Oh, my God, she's curvy.' Which is crazy."

The slim star is committed to her daily Pilates workouts, as well as several walks a week with her dog. Lawrence wants all of Hollywood and especially all of her fans to know that she works very hard to look the way she does. Here's her schedule: "Wake up. I take Pippi [her dog] on a running hike. I'll probably do Pilates as well. Then I'll hang out with a friend to count down the hours of my wasteful life. Then I watch TV, and then I'll go to bed. There's my day."

The very down to earth actress has no problem showing the body she works hard for, however she likes to wear whatever she feels comfortable in. The gorgeous actress admits that she picked her Oscars dress this year because it was slightly loose-fitting so she didn't "have to worry about sucking anything in", because "awards season is synced with my menstrual cycle! The other dress was really tight, and I'm not going to suck in my uterus. I don't have to do that." No you certainly don't!

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ACTRESS KERRY WASHINGTON : "WITH PILATES, I GET TO BRING MY TRUE SELF"

Actress Kerry Washington loves Pilates so much that she did a photo shoot with Pilates equipment in September last year! Washington poses on a Pilates Cadillac or Trapeze table, looking mighty toned. The Scandal star is a Pilates veteran and cannot gush enough about how many benefits this form of exercise provides her with. 

“With Pilates, I get to bring my true self,” Kerry Washington says in SELF’s September issue. “I cry, I laugh. I think, What do I need today?” Washington's trainer Juliet Kaska reveals that the slim actress works out "at least five days a week" and that she is "very dedicated to her workouts". “Kerry has trainers in every city, so she tries to get it (Pilates) in multiple times a week.”

Since giving birth to her daughter Isabelle in 2014 Kerry has been a Pilates addict and combines this form of exercise with cross-training and meditation to keep her body and mind healthy and balanced. Washington explains that she needs her daily Pilates workout to assist her in the filming of her hit show 'Scandal'. “I have to feel flexible and strong, like, ‘Yeah, I can run down a hall with three cameras attached to me, or hold a gun with a negligee on!'” 

Want to feel both physically and mentally balanced? Come try Pilates today! Call 0402 680 724, visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com or email us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com to inquire and book in today! 

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VICTORIA SECRET MODEL KARLIE KLOSS LOVES MAT & REFORMER PILATES

Six foot one (around 185cm) beauty Karlie Kloss is genetically blessed, no doubt about that! However I do find it very refreshing when I read that celebrities, and in particular models, are dedicated to working out. Kloss works out around five times a week, and whilst she regularly mixes up her workouts her one constant is PILATES. 

In addition to consistent Pilates classes the Victoria Secret model mixes up her exercise regime with spin classes, ballet classes and personal training. Kloss says that she is 'always trying new classes and techniques!'

Karlie admits that she 'loves' working out on the Pilates reformer as well as doing matwork classes and exercises with light weights and resistance bands whenever she has a chance. 

It appears that Kloss's personal trainer Julie Kaska programs her sessions to include aspects of Pilates in addition to Karlie's Pilates classes. 'We focus on a general lengthening, strengthening workout'. Kaska also reveals that the toned model is a 'delight to work with'. “She’s (Karlie) so full of life all the time. I don’t know how she does it! She jumps off a plane and squeezes in a workout in L.A., and still has a smile on her face.”

Maintaining Karlie's trim figure is not all thanks to Pilates however! Kloss eats very healthily with an eating plan comprising of fruits, vegetables and lean protein. She always carries food with her and snacks often, reaching for dark chocolate, nuts, apples, spearmint or even cookies! Interestingly, Karlie has her own cookie brand! They are called Karlie's Kookies and are vegan and are filled with nourishing ingredients. If only they were in Australia! 

Keen to shock your body and mix things up with a different way of exercising? Try our Reformer, Matwork, Barre or Stretch classes! Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724, email us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com today! 

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KATE HUDSON'S KILLER ABS ARE MADE in the PILATES STUDIO

Actress Kate Hudson's amazingly toned abs were on display for all to see and envy at the Golden Globes earlier this month (see above photo). The mother-of-two revealed her secret to age-defying abs in a recent interview. 

“It’s Pilates,” Kate replied immediately when asked how she manages to stay in such great shape. “There’s no other core workout [for] me, personally.  That’s what works for me.  I feel like when I’m doing Pilates I feel pulled in in the centre, because it’s all core based.”

The Kung Fu Panda 3 actress has been incredibly loyal and dedicated to Pilates; she has been following this exercise regime for the past 15 years! (And on a side note, Hudson has also stuck with the same instructor for this long!) With all the workout trends around at the moment, it is great to see that Pilates has major staying power in the crazy fad world of Hollywood! Even though Kate has participated in 3-5 hourly Pilates classes every week for the past 15 years, she has not yet ceased seeing results or gotten sick of this form of exercise. I think this speaks volumes about how addictive and beneficial Pilates can be for everyone.  

What does Kate do besides Pilates: The toned star will often combine cardiovascular exercise with her Pilates classes. Hudson's trainer will often take her on a one mile run (1.6 kilometres) before she even starts her Pilates session! On days when Kate does not do Pilates, she will either be at a Yoga or Spin class. 

If you want to get abs like Kate Hudson, you have to do the work! There's unfortunately no quick fix, no button you can press, no fast acting diet you can follow. The secret is good ole fashioned exercise and in this case, Pilates. At Premium Pilates Studio we offer a large range of different Pilates classes, including Reformer & Equipment, Floor work, Barre and Stretch classes. Tell us your goals and we will help you achieve them! Call us on 0402 680 724, visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com or email us today at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com. 

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MODEL ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITLEY WORKS OFF HER THANKSGIVING FEAST AT PILATES

It's nice to know that even genetically blessed supermodels need to work hard to stay in shape! Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, one of the top models in the world, was spotted leaving a Pilates class in LA on Monday. We reckon she was trying to work off the Thanksgiving feast she would have eaten over the weekend! 

The 28-year-old looked very long and lean as she left the Pilates studio, wearing all black which showed her off her amazing figure and very toned and tight derriere. The Victoria Secret model 's trainer, James Duigan, reveals that when Rosie is not attending Pilates classes, she is working on her core by doing core-strengthening exercises instead of the traditional setup or ab crunch, which sounds just like more Pilates to us! 

 “It’s not sit-ups that get you a flat stomach, it’s planks and twists, where you actively practise pulling your stomach in – this is a habit that needs to be learned,” Duigan says.  He adds it is also important to manage your stress, as the stress hormone cortisol stores fat around your stomach and makes you crave sugar because your body thinks you need it. 

In addition to Pilates, Rosie works on her cardio with hiking and running. She also likes to go to Yoga classes when she has time. Her trainer advises her to take a fish oil tablet, which burns fat around the mid-section and reduces inflammation in the body.  “Rosie makes a mean guacamole, which is a filling and nutrient-dense snack,” Duigan says. “About half an avocado a day is the perfect way to include fat-fighting food in your diet.”

The famous Brit model has learnt over the years how important being fit is for her health. Rosie says: “It’s so simple to get into shape, have more energy and glowing skin by eating the right food. James has taught me that looking your best comes from having good health. Health reflects in your skin, body and hair and gives you a natural glow.”

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GIRLS STAR ALLISON WILLIAMS' TONED PILATES ABS

Actress Allison Williams, or perhaps more commonly known as Marnie Michaels on the hit TV show Girls, has revealed a different side of herself in the December / January 2016 Harper's Bazaar cover (see skipping photo just above). The toned star shows off her very fit physique and washboard abs as she skips around the shoot! Williams says that this magazine piece is especially significant to her, as she has never bared her body and in particular her stomach, until now. Allison reveals her secret to her insanely toned abs is none other than regular Pilates workouts! 

Williams shared a photo of her skipping with her trim abs on display (see above) with the caption: "I am particularly proud of this one (this photo). For my whole life until 2 years ago, I was super self-conscious about my stomach. I dreaded bikini season. I kept it covered. Boyfriends weren't allowed to touch it. No amount of crunches seemed to strengthen it."

What changed 2 years ago was that she discovered Pilates. Allison's Instagram caption continued: "Then I met Ilaria Cavagna who introduced me to the magic and focus of Pilates. I have never felt stronger, healthier, more focused, or more feminine. Now, I love my stomach because it keeps me grounded to my core. And it's still the same stomach! Here's to proving yourself wrong."

Williams is one of many celebrities that have been raving about this exercise regime as of late. The taut star reveals that in addition to Equipment Pilates (see above as she swings from a Pilates machine called the Cadillac) she also loves 'Core Fusion', which "mixes together Pilates and barre method. It’s really hard and kicks my butt". Allison also gets her cardio hit from doing SoulCycle, which she describes as " basically a dance party on a bicycle, and you burn calories and it’s so fun." She admits that she is not a fan of running as "...I have terrible knees and get bored on the elliptical (treadmill)."

Healthy eating is vital to maintaining Allison's svelte figure as well (sorry guys, Pilates won't take care of it all!). Williams says that the Girls set is always stocked with unhealthy junk food, however she avoids temptation by being prepared and carrying healthy snacks with her at all times. The actress eats lots of fruit, veges and lean protein but says that she cannot give up peanut butter, pretzels and diet coke! We like to hear that even celebrities can't deny their junk food cravings sometimes!

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