BROCCOLI FRIED 'RICE'

I'm a big fan of anything rice: brown rice, white rice, rice vermicelli noodles, rice paper rolls...you get the picture. However when I get home most nights for a 9pm dinner rice is a little heavy. I've tried cauliflower 'rice' and didn't love it so I thought I'd give broccoli 'rice' a try, as I figured that broccoli has similar characteristics to cauliflower. As far as a fake type of rice goes, broccoli rice comes a very close second to regular rice. Whilst it may not photograph amazingly, it is light, nutritious and packed with flavour. If you are a vegetarian and/or vegan, you are leave out the bacon and/or egg and instead add more vegetables. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large or 2 small heads of broccoli, florets and stalks roughly chopped
• 100g bacon, rind removed and roughly chopped
• 2 eggs, preferably free-range, beaten
• 1 tablespoon rice bran oil 
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 a large leek, roughly chopped
• 3 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
• 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, roughly chopped
• 100g mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• Optional- serve with fresh shallots, finely chopped 

METHOD

1. Place the chopped broccoli into a food processor or blender and process/blend for a few seconds at a time, until finely processed (I think the broccoli to have a little more texture so I do not put the processor on for too long). 

2. Place a medium frypan over medium heat. Once heated dry-fry the bacon pieces for 4 minutes, flipping the bacon occasionally, or until slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. In the bacon pan, place the beaten egg mixture. Heat the eggs for 2-3 minutes or until the rim of the egg is firm, then flip the omelette in two. Cook for another minute or until the egg is completely firm. Remove from heat and set aside, then cut into small pieces. 

4. In the egg pan add the rice bran oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the garlic and leek and stir frequently for 2 minutes or until the leek is transparent. Add the celery, carrot, zucchini and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Add the soy sauce, broccoli, bacon and egg to the pan, stir to combine, then remove from the heat. 

Spoon the 'rice' into four bowls, then top with shallots if desired. 

Serves / 4 

Total Prep time / 15 minutes 

Total Cooking time / under 20 minutes 

FRIED RICE TWO WAYS

I love love LOVE fried rice. It's such an easy recipe and is a great way to use up almost expired vegetables, meat and eggs. I try to make my fried rice as healthy and simple as possible. In this recipe I used bacon for my husband's servings and tofu for my own as believe it or not I actually prefer tofu to bacon! (insert gasp!). You could do a mixture of tofu and bacon for your own fried rice, making sure to half the quantities below. You could omit the bacon and/or tofu for egg and/or chicken, beef, prawns, etc. The possible ingredients for fried rice are endless! I try to use as little sauce as possible for my fried rice, as sauce always has either hidden sodium, sugar or both. If you have a good flavour base for your fried rice, you shouldn't need more than a tablespoon of sauce to drizzle over your dish before serving. This recipe is meant to be just a base for you; add and subtract ingredients from there and remember to use those old vegetables at the back of your fridge! 

INGREDIENTS

• 200g 97% fat free bacon, chopped into even sized pieces OR 300g firm tofu. 
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice 
• 1-2 tablespoons sesame oil 
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes or 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
• 3 shallots, finely chopped, reserving 1/2 a shallot for serving
• 3-4cm fresh ginger, finely grated 
• 200g mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 1/2 medium red capsicum, chopped into even sized pieces
• 1/2 medium green capsicum, chopped into even sized pieces
• 1 medium zucchini (around 150g), chopped into even sized pieces
• 2 small carrots (around 150g), chopped into even sized pieces
• Optional- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• Optional- 1 tablespoon sauce of your choosing to serve - such as soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, kecap manis. 

COOKING

1. If using bacon - Dry fry (use no oil) the bacon pieces in a medium fry pan for 3-4 minutes or until cooked, stirring occasionally so that the bacon browns evenly. 

1. If using tofu - Place the tofu between two chopping boards or plates with a weight on top (I used a jar of nuts). Raise one end (I placed a small scale underneath one side of the chopping board) and sit for 15 minutes to drain. Once drained, cut into even thin strips. 

2. Whilst step 1 or 2 are in progress, add the rice to 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan, covered. Bring to the boil, then simmer, still covered, until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. 

3. Whilst step 2 is in progress, swirl 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, chilli, shallots and ginger and cook, stirring often so that the ingredients do not stick. After 2 minutes add the mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini and carrot and stir well. Place a lid over the vegetables and leave for 4-5 minutes to cook. 

4. If using tofu - in a medium pan over medium heat (could reuse the saucepan from step 2), heat 1/2 a tablespoon of sesame oil and swirl to coat. Finely slice the drained tofu, then cook each slice for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and place on a plate to rest. Continue to repeat this process with another 1/2 tablespoon of oil until all the tofu pieces are cooked. 

5. Add the cooked rice and cooked bacon or tofu into the wok, turning the heat to low. Toss the ingredients in the wok until well combined and warmed through. 

Divide in four bowls and top with the remaining chopped shallots. Drizzle 1 tablespoon sauce of your choice on top and stir through. 

Serves / 4 
Total Prep time / 15 mins / if using tofu, add an extra 15 minutes 
Total Cooking time / 20 mins / if using tofu, add another 5 minutes 

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GLUTEN FREE (OR NOT) BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

A simple and fluffy pancake recipe for you! You can make these gluten-free by using gluten-free self raising flour or use regular self raising flour. This recipe is a combination of three separate recipes that I experimented with until I got the right balance of ingredients. Because of the lack of butter and artificial sugar, I consider these pancakes not bad for you at all! 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup gluten-free or regular self raising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free or regular)
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1 egg, preferably free range. beaten 
• 1 cup reduced-fat cows milk or non dairy milk if intolerant, such as unsweetened almond milk, lactose-free milk, etc. 
• 1 teaspoon natural vanilla essence
• 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt
• 1/2 cup fresh or slightly thawed frozen blueberries, plus 1/4 cup extra to serve 
• extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons natural maple syrup (not flavoured)

COOKING 

1. Combine the flour, baking powder and sea salt in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. 

2. Add the egg, milk, vanilla and yoghurt to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. If the mixture is a little thick, add a splash more milk. Gently stir in the 1/2 cup of blueberries. 

3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low-heat and add a spray or 1/2 teaspoon of oil to the pan, swirling to coat. Once the pan has heated through, pour 1/4 cup of the pancake mixture into the pan. Flip the pancake when lots of little bubbles appear on the surface (around 2 minutes). Keep the cooked pancakes warm by placing on a plate and covering with a tea towel. Repeat this process until all the mixture is gone. 

Makes / 6 pancakes

Serves / 2 

Total Prep & Cooking time / around 20 minutes 

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HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER STIR-FRY

I love peanut butter so much. In fact, I love it so much that I was buying it far too regularly! As I would buy the 'all natural' peanut butter from health food stores, I was spending far too much on this amazing product to justify it! So I decided to make my own for half the cost. All you need is unsalted peanuts (that you can buy from supermarkets or health food stores in bulk) and a good food processor. Pour the nuts in the processor and be patient! It can take a few minutes for the nuts to release their own oils and become 'butter', but its all worth it. For the first few minutes you will need to stop the processor every so often and scrape the sides to make sure all the peanuts are processed evenly. And voila! No added salt, oil or sugar, 100% natural, homemade peanut butter. Here's one such recipe that I love to use peanut butter in. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup brown rice
• 3 cups water 
• 2 teaspoons rice bran oil 
• 2 chicken breast fillets (450-500g), cut into even 3cm pieces
• 250g snowpeas, trimmed & roughly chopped
• 2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1/4 cup 100% natural peanut butter 
• 1 cup light evaporated milk or unsweetened light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce or tamari
• the juice of 1 lime
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• Optional- 1 small red chilli, finely chopped or 1/2-1 teaspoon chilli flakes 

COOKING 

1. Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan, covered. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and all the water has absorbed. Remove from the heat. 

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat and swirl to coat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for around 5 minutes, flipping the pieces over so both sides are slightly browned and just cooked. Remove chicken from the wok/pan.

3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the peanut butter, milk, soy sauce/tamari and lime juice. Once the sauce has boiled, reduce the heat to low and continue to stir until it has thickened slightly. Add the snowpeas, carrot, cabbage and 3/4 of the spring onions to the wok/pan and stir to combine, cooking for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables are almost tender but still a little crunchy. Add the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine for another minute. Remove from the heat. 

Divide the cooked rice evenly into four bowls, then add the vegetable & chicken peanut stir-fry and top with the remaining 1/4 spring onions and chilli slices or flakes, if using. Serve warm. 


Serves / 4
Total Preparation time / around 20 minutes 
Total Cooking time / 25-30 minutes 

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ACTRESS EMMA STONE GRACES VOGUE COVER with PILATES BODY

Actress Emma Stone looks stunning, slim and toned as the US November Vogue cover. The 28 year-old is not a big fan of exercise as she says; 'I hate lifting things (weights) over my head as it puts me in a bad mood!' but has found a love of Pilates, as it is easy on her joints and makes Emma feel strong. 

The glamorous actress is trained by famous Pilates instructor Mari Winsor, who trains her at her studio but has also taught Emma how to incorporate Pilates into her everyday fitness routine. Emma likes to do a morning Pilates session whenever she can. Winsor explains that this is how Stone has achieved such a lean figure. Emma revealed in a recent interview that 'I will only do workouts that I enjoy' and has been doing Pilates regularly for several years, which tells you something!

The beautiful actress is a huge fan of Pilates as it puts no pressure on her joints. Stone admits that she doesn't like running, as it feels bad for her knees and that she detests lifting weights! When training for the Spiderman movies a few years back Emma discovered that whenever she lifted weights over her head she became very angry! Besides regular Pilates, Stone enjoys rock climbing and tries to go to an indoor rock climbing studio whenever she travels. 

Healthy eating also plays a major factor in Emma's enviable physique. Stone famously said a few years ago: 

'I would be crazy to sit here and tell you that I have never thought about it (weight loss). But, I never can beat myself up about it. I definitely am not restrictive. You are a human being, you live once and life is wonderful, so eat the damn red velvet cupcake.'

Whilst Emma loves her food, she eats very healthily and always fits her Pilates or rock climbing in her busy schedule. 

Want to lean out your body like Emma and find a form of exercise that is friendly on the joints but still yields results? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724, visit us online by clicking HERE or email us at hi@premiumpilates.com.au. 

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GRILLED CHICKEN, SPINACH & STRAWBERRY SALAD

This summery salad was adapted from a similar recipe I found in a Coles monthly food magazine. I often look to these magazines for inspiration, as the recipes in there are fuss free and often filled with accessible and healthy ingredients. I am not usually a fan of mixing fruit and meat together, however I am trying to become less rigid in the kitchen! And any recipe with uses the amazing fresh strawberries that are in season at the moment sounds good to me! You can use a simple balsamic dressing on top of the salad which works really well or you can create the delicious dressing I used (written below and given to me by some lovely clients!) This recipe works best if you use a grill plate for the chicken, however you can use a pan instead. 

INGREDIENTS

Salad

• 1 tablespoon rice bran oil 
• 2 chicken breast (around 400-500g), fat removed, cut into small even pieces 
• ground black pepper
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach or mixed leaves, washed 
• 120g snowpeas, washed & trimmed
• 125g strawberries, washed and halved 
• 50g reduced fat feta, crumbled
• Optional- 2 spring onions, finely chopped

Dressing

• the juice of medium lemon
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• pinch of sea salt & ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

COOKING 

1. Combine the oil, chicken pieces and a generous amount of ground black pepper in a medium bowl. 

If you have a grill plate -  Heat the grill plate over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the plate and cook, turning the chicken pieces over after 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. 

1. If you do not have a grill plate  - Heat a medium fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring often, for five minutes or until browned and cooked through.  Remove from heat. 

2. Toss the baby spinach / mixed leaves, snowpeas, strawberries, feta, cooked chicken and spring onion, if using, in a large serving bowl. Drizzle balsamic or homemade dressing below on top. 

3. To make the dressing- combine all ingredients in a small screw top jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. If the dressing is too thick for your liking add a splash of water. 

Serves / 4 

Total Prep & Cooking time / around 15 minutes 

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PILATES FOR CHILDREN

We here at Premium Pilates studio are very strong advocates for Pilates at any age! Due to this we have decided to write a blog post on why Pilates is so beneficial for each major age group. We thought we would kick off this subject by looking at Pilates for children and explaining the facts and many benefits. 

The health of the children of today has been severely affected by the increasingly sedentary lifestyles we lead and by the availability and convenience of technology.  Children spend hours watching television, playing video games or looking at their phones in addition eating unhealthy food. As a result of this, a wholesome diet and physical activity has become almost non-existent for many children and therefore the population of overweight and obese youths is increasing dramatically. 

The answer to this epidemic is simple: prepare healthy meals and snacks for your children and enrol them in a form of exercise program. This will set up healthy habits for later in life and will improve their social and listening skills. However, an intense exercise regime may not be what young children need. Many studies have shown that a young child's developing bones are not designed to handle high impact cardiovascular and aerobic programs. For many children, a lower impact form of exercise is recommended, such as a workout that will keep their skeletal frame safe and supported whilst strengthening their core muscles. Enter Pilates! 

The benefits of Pilates for children: 

1. Improves Posture

As mentioned previously, the availability of technology has resulted in many children becoming glued to any and every type of screen for several hours a day, which results in terrible posture. If not corrected this will result in ongoing bad posture, back pain and injuries in later life. Every exercise in Pilates focuses on correct spinal alignment and the engagement of the core, which leads to better posture and less risk of injury. 

2.  Increases Flexibility

Again, long hours staring at screens and being sedentary can result in tight muscles, which increases the chance of injury. Pilates exercises focus on creating long and limber muscles through lengthening movements, which greatly improves flexibility and decreases the risk of injury. 

3.  Gain Strength in core muscles 

Many children are quite weak in their deep abdominals, which often results in bad posture, back pain, weight gain around the stomach and low-self esteem. Pilates exercises are designed to strengthen the deep abdominals, as well as the other 'core' muscles of the body, such as the gluts, mid back muscles, shoulder stabilisers, obliques, inner thighs and many more. A strong core will assist a child during classes at school, as they will require less energy to hold their body correctly and may therefore be able to concentrate more. The strengthening of these core muscles will often result in improved athletic performance. Controlled Pilates exercises will also boost blood circulation to the muscles. 

4. Greater self-esteem and body awareness

Regular Pilates will strengthen and tone the core muscles of the body, which can lead to better self-esteem and self worth. With greater awareness of their body, children will learn how to move more gracefully, more efficiently and in such a way that their bodies were designed to move. In addition, Pilates and other forms of regular exercise can be very therapeutic for children as they go through constant change and development to their bodies. 

5. Creates Healthy Habits for later in life

As children, we take on board learned behaviours and movement patterns that will stay with us all our lives. The way we view exercise, our relationship with food, the way we walk, the way we bend over, the way we pick up things, the way we sit, the way we stand; all of these habits and principles of movement are subconsciously formed in the early years of our life. Pilates can assist in teaching children to establish correct movement patterns that will reduce the risk of pain and injury in their future. In addition, if children are exposed to exercise and a healthy lifestyle, they are more likely to be fit and healthy in adulthood. 

6. Improves Concentration

In a Pilates class, children need to focus on activating particular muscle groups, such as the deep abdominals. Studies have revealed that children who have little torso stability, that is, children who have a weak core, have great difficulty sitting and standing for long periods of time. These children have a shorter attention span and less energy, as they use up most of their energy maintaining the stability of their trunk. As a direct result of this, these kids will have a harder time concentrating during school and when doing homework. A strong core will enable children to conserve their energy and improve their concentration, which may result in an improvement in both their schoolwork and sport performance.

Here at Premium Pilates studio we all have our blue cards and are proud to be able to instruct children. We have several mother and daughter and mother and son clients and love teaching these children the principles of Pilates and seeing improvement to their strength, flexibility and body awareness. Call us today on 0402 680 724, email us at hi@premiumpilatesstudio.com or visit us at premiumpilatesstudio.com by clicking here. 

From PPS! 

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STRAWBERRY BANANA BREAD

I'm a HUGE fan of anything that is similar to a cake but can be called 'bread'! This is banana bread for me. As I like to make banana bread quite often, I've tried to find ways to make it as healthy as I can. Hence the recipe was below was born out of many, many experiments in the kitchen! I love adding strawberries to banana bread to give it more texture and sweetness. I barely use any sugar at all besides the naturally occurring sugar in the bananas and strawberries besides a touch of coconut sugar. I have included many ingredients you can substitute if you have a dairy and / or gluten allergy. Just a handy tip: as this banana bread has no preservatives or artificial sugar in it it will go bad within a few days if left out of the fridge. After three days we usually put the remaining slices in the fridge, if there is any left that is! 

INGREDIENTS

• Reduced-fat butter or Nutalex, to grease 
• 2 cups wholemeal spelt flour (or Gluten-free plain flour)
• 2 tablespoons organic self-raising flour (or gluten-free self raising flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (or gluten-free baking powder)
• 2 heaped tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra to dust & serve 
• 2 large or 4 small overripe bananas, mashed 
• 2 eggs, beaten, preferably free-range 
• 3 tablespoons natural unsweetened yoghurt 
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 1 cup (125g) fresh strawberries, chopped into quarters, plus extra, to serve

COOKING 

1. Preheat a fan forced oven to 180 degrees celsius. Grease and line a loaf tin (base measurement 19 cm x 9cm) with baking paper. 

2. Combine the two types of flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add the mashed banana, eggs, yoghurt, vanilla and milk and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the strawberries. 

3. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until the bread is baked to your liking. Remove from the oven and leave to cool before removing from the pan onto a large plate or wire rack. Dust with extra cinnamon and strawberries, if desired. 

Serves / 12

Total Prep & Cooking time / approx. 1 hour 15 minutes 

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOXILATES™ AT OUR STUDIO

What is BOXILATES™?

BOXILATES™ is a dynamic fusion of Mat Pilates and Fitness Boxing. It’s an interval style workout that combines the functional benefits of Pilates – longer, leaner muscles and increased joint health – with the high intensity cardio and co ordination of boxing. We don't want to give too much away before you try your first class but we will say this: you will definitely get a little sweaty and will enjoy some stress release punching in this class! 

Who is the instructor leading these classes? 

Chris will be taking the majority of the BOXILATES™ classes! Chris started boxing at 18 (10 years ago!) and automatically fell in love with the cardio and high intensity aspect of the sport (and the punching!). Chris continued his boxing training for a number of years, at one stage training for an amateur fight. Chris continues his own boxing training at home and is very excited to be spear heading the BOXILATES™ classes for us! 

Who can participate in this class?

BOXILATES™ is a workout for anyone who is interested in adding some cardio to their Pilates routine! Like we do with our Reformer and Floor classes, BOXILATES™ will be modified for those who are experiencing any discomfort throughout the class. BOXILATES™ can also be modified for pre and post-natal clients, as long as they have been given the all-clear by their doctor. 

Do I need to do an Introductory class if I have boxed before? 

Yes you do! Think of our Introductory class as a nice refresher to both Boxing and Pilates. If you did attend our BOXILATES™ Masterclass, you do not need to attend another Introductory class. However, why not attend a complimentary class during our launch week so that you have the opportunity to further improve your technique and cardiovascular endurance?!

How long does a BOXILATES™ class run for? 

The Introductory class class runs for 75 minutes, as boxing technique and body placement must be explained and practised. Our standard BOXILATES™ class will run for 50 minutes. 

What do I need to bring to a BOXILATES™ class? 

To participate in a BOXILATES™ class, you need comfortable exercise gear, a towel, inners for our gloves (this is explained below) and we recommend you bring a water bottle. If you forget your water bottle, we sell water at the studio. We provide the gloves and pads necessary for the class, however, if you have your own gloves you are welcome to bring them along. Please note that if you bring your own gloves, you still must wear inners when you use the studio pads. Glove & Pad Inners will be available to purchase at the studio. Inners MUST BE WORN to participate in the class for hygiene purposes. Just as socks must be worn in the Reformer classes, inners must be worn in BOXILATES™ classes. Unfortunately No Inners means No Play:( Inners will be sold for $6 a pair or you are welcome to bring your own. Wrist wraps will be sold for $12 a pair. If you have weak, sore  or hypermobile wrists we highly recommend that you do wrap your wrists for extra safety and protection. Don't worry if you don't know how to wrap your wrists, as we will show you how! 

When do BOXILATES™ classes start? 

Our BOXILATES™ launch week runs from October 10th til the 15th!! All existing clients receive a complimentary Floor Trial class to use during this launch week! Please note that all of our BOXILATES™ classes scheduled for this launch week will be Introductory classes. If you have your heart set on trying another one of our Floor classes (Total Barre, Mums & Bubs Barre, Stretch or Matwork) you are welcome to use your complimentary class to trial one of these classes instead. Existing clients, please see an instructor at the front desk, email inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com or contact 0402 680 724 to claim your complimentary class! 

How do I book if I am not an existing client to Premium Pilates Studio or if I want to book my second BOXILATES™ class? 

You can book and pay online through our website by clicking HERE or by using our APP. 

What is the price of a BOXILATES™ class? 

For all of you who decide that you love BOXILATES™, this class is categorised as a Floor class and therefore will follow the same cost structure as our other Floor classes. For all of you who pay for our monthly Floor pack, BOXILATES™ is included in this monthly price! 

We can't wait to see what you all think of this brand new class!! BOOK NOW to avoid missing out as classes are filling up for our launch week. Be one of the FIRST in BRISBANE to experience this exclusive fusion of Pilates & Boxing! 

MODERN FAMILY ACTRESS SOFIA VERGARA'S TONED PILATES BODY

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara showed off her incredible Pilates body at the recent Emmy awards (see top photo). The 44-year-old actress wowed spectators with her toned curves, which she covered with a figure-flattering Versace gown.

Vergara exercises several days a week doing Pilates workouts, spinning and strength-training. Sofia is a big fan of Pilates and is often snapped working out on a Reformer in her house and at Pilates studios around town. 

The beautiful actress started eating very healthily and exercising after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000. After undergoing surgery to remove her thyroid and radioactive therapy, Sofia was pronounced cancer-free in 2002. Vergara also has a family history of diabetes. As a result of her health issues, the actress follows a routine of healthy eating and lots of exercise. 

The trim star insists that her curves are 100% natural and that she does struggle with them at times. “My boobs are, like, huge,” said Sofia. “My whole life, buying a bra has been a nightmare...Believe me, I wish I had fake boobs. I lay down and they completely go down like all the way, like here. It’s not fun.” It's a little reassuring to know that everyone has little hang ups about their bodies sometimes!

Want to tone up and introduce Pilates into your exercise regime? Come try out Premium Pilates Studio today! We have all kinds of Pilates classes for you to choose from: Equipment, Barre, Matwork, Stretch and Boxilates! Click HERE to view our website, call 0402 680 724 or email us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com today! 

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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. 

Want to feel ageless and enjoy exercising like Shania? Call us today on 0402 680 724, visit Premium Pilates Studio online by clicking HERE or email us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com ! 

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK ACTRESS PIPER (TAYLOR SCHILLING) LOVES PILATES

Orange is the New Black actress Taylor Schilling, or better known as Piper Chapman in the popular Netflix drama, rocks a very toned figure in the TV series, even though her prison wardrobe includes a very unflattering jumpsuit! Taylor's lean figure is due to Pilates, yoga and chicken, brown rice and veggies apparently! 

Clearly, if you look good in prison with minimal makeup and baggy clothes you are doing something right! Schilling describes her fitness regime as 'moderate and simple'. The 32-year-old is not a fan of juice detoxes or cleanses and instead chooses to do workouts that she loves, which include Pilates, yoga, dance and gym workouts. Taylor reveals that she especially loves working on the Pilates reformer which she finds: "really fun. I can literally feel my muscles working and being transformed". To see our very own Reformer Class Timetable, click here.

The trim star also follows a very simple eating plan. Schilling  tries to eat food that makes her feel energised and not depleted, therefore wholesome, healthy food is in abundance and artificial sugar is avoided. Taylor says that over the years she has "trained herself to stay away from sugar". The star is known for eating very simple meals whilst on set of her hit tv show, which often include some type of protein such as chicken or fish, brown rice and vegetables. 

The 'Orange' star sums up her fitness philosophy as one of enjoyment. "I try to come at fitness and nutrition from a perspective of gentleness and what will make me feel good afterwards. I try to stay out of the mindset of needing to fix myself. I do whatever seems fun to me. So it’s a philosophy of healthy enjoyment, but not fixing yourself." We totally agree! 

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