Category Archives: Morning Pilates Classes

6 over 8 week South Dublin Pilates – Special Offer – June, July, August 2016

Pilates South Dublin Summer 2016 Special Offer Rathfarnham Sandyford Dundrum Leopardstown Cabinteely Foxrock Dublin 16 Dublin 14 Dublin 18For the months of June, July and August 2016 we are going to run our “6 over 8 Pilates Class Summer Special” again. Meaning you can choose to pay for 6 classes and use them over an 8 week period. This allows you to book a class and at the same time have the flexibility that’s needed if you go on a two weeks holiday break. Terms and Conditions apply, see below.
This applies to the following fitness and exercise classes:
 1. Morning Pilates Classes 
 2. Over 60s Pilates & Fitness Classes
 3. Men Only Pilates / Core Strength Classes

• Beginners are welcome ! 
• Small Classes, there is a maximum of 8-10 class participants
• Various Pilates equipment is provided (Pilates Rings, Balls, Foam Rollers,  Gym Sticks etc.).
• Cost: €75 for 6 classes
• Cost: €100 for 8 classes (book this if you can do 8 consecutive weeks)
• 13 Years teaching experience
• Parking is free

• Find our Full Pilates, Fitness and Exercise Class Time Table for our
_ South Dublin Classes here, close to Dundrum, Leopardstown, Sandyford, Terenure, Rathmines, Rathgar, Churchtown, Bellarmine, Stepaside, Kiltiernan etc..
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Yours in Fitness and Health
_ Martin
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Terms and Conditions:
1. Your six-week class booking is valid for 8 consecutive weeks from
your first class onward.
2. A health screening form must be filled out before the start of the class,
find a link to the health screening form here (print and bring along to the first class please) www.PilatesDulbin.ie – Health Screening Form.

Pilates Classes in South Dublin *New Classes start early / mid *March 2016*

I’m going to start a new set of PIlates and other Fitness classes in South Dublin, in the Dublin 14, Dublin 16 and Dublin 18 area early, mid March 2016.

Do you want to
(1) Tone-Up
(2) Improve your Core Strength
(3) Boost your Energy
(4) Increase your Flexibility
(5) Prevent back issues and other injuries
(6) Up general Strength ?

A lot of us sit for hours in front of a computer or on a desk and rarely get up and take breaks. Even if we know a short stroll around the office, down to the canteen or even to a local park would be good for your back, give you a mental break, so you would come back refreshed and re-energized.

Pilates is great for loosening and strengthening your back, maintaining good posture and increasing core strength (abdominal and back). It will also help you to prevent or tackle various back, neck and other issues, as the majority of exercises are performed in a controlled and slow manner. This will allow you to increase awareness, you could even compare it with certain aspects of being mindful as you move.

Sports people also benefit from increased core strength to prevent injuries. All types of athletes and sporty individuals do Pilates and Core Work exercises. This included e.g. soccer player, rugby player, GAA player, people who play Golf etc. etc..

Individuals in their more mature years find Pilates beneficial as it helps them to (1) stay supple (2) maintain flexibility (3) keep their balance (4) increase and maintain mobility.

New March and April 2016 Classes start:
Pilates in south Dublin, Ireland, Rathfarnham, Dundrum, Sandyford, Churchtown, Ballinteer, Marley Park, Lambs Cross, Cabinteely - D14 D16 D18

[1] Tuesday 8th March 2016 – 6pm Men Only Pilates – Sandyford Community Centre, Dublin 18
[2] Tuesday 8th March 2016 – 8.15pm Men Only Pilates (Progression Level) Taney Parish Centre, Dublin 14
[3] Wednesday 9th March 2016 – 10am Over 60s Pilates & Fitness, St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Rathfarnham, off Willbrook Road, close to The Yeallow House Pub.
[4] Tuesday 15th March 2016 – 9.30am Toning & Conditioning Circuits, Foxrock Parish Center, Dublin 18
[5] Thursday 24th March 2016 – 10am Intermediate Pilates, Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, beside Marley Park, Rathfarnham, close to Ballinteer, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin 14, Dublin 16
[6] Thursday 25th March 2016 – 11.15am Over 60s Pilates & Fitness Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, beside Marley Park, Rathfarnham, close to Ballinteer, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin 14, Dublin 16
[7] Wednesday 6pm (ongoing) Mens Pilates – Sandyford Industrial Estate, close to the LUAS, Beacon Hotel and Hospital.

Contact Martin for Bookings or with any further questions you might have.

FREE Pilates Class Sample Routine – Week 1 / 2016

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A  “Happy, Healthy and Successful 2016” and I hope you started 2016 well. Before i go out for a brief 30min run 🙂 on a sunny Sunday afternoon here in south Dublin, Leopardstown, Sandyford I’m want to give you a sample Intermediate Pilates Level Class Routine / Program.

It’s a mix of different Pilates moves for various parts of your core:
1. Two general core strength and PIlates exercises
2. Two back exercises 1x back lower strength, 1x lower back mobility
3. Two Toning Pilates exercises for your waist, midsection, also called obliques.

Aim for 12 repetitions or movement cycles and two to three sets of each exercise. Those who come to my classes will know the movements and Pilates exercise names. I plan to record videos of various exercises in the coming weeks and months and will add videos to these sample Pilates routines.  Sign-up below (at the bottom of the page) for a FREE weekly e-mail with a Pilates routine or program.

IMPORTANT:
Focus on 1. controlled movements, 2. correct breathing, 3. quality movements rather than quantity.

Always think “Quality before Quantity”.

1. Warm-Up:
5min of loosening, mobility and stretching exercises.

2. Main Pilates Class Section:
2.1. Pilates Shoulder Bridge Version 1 (3 sets, 10-12 reps, focus: lower/mid back mobility)
2.2. Pilates Single Leg Stretches, choose your head position depending on your experience level (3 sets, 10-12 reps, focus: general core strength, rectus abdominis )
2.3. Pilates Side Bends on Elbow Version 1 or 2, choose you leg variation (3 sets, 10-12 reps R/L, focus: waist, obliques, mid-section)
2.4. Pilates Chest Opener or Crocodile Version 1 or 2 (2 sets, 10 reps R/L, focus: mid/lower back mobility, chest & neck stretch, shoulder mobility)
2.5. Pilates Scissor Move, choose you head position depending on your exercise level (3 sets, 10-12 reps, focus: general core strength, rectus abdominis)
2.6. Pilates Side Lifts, choose your leg option (3 sets, 10 reps R/L, focus: mid section, legs, hips, bum, obliques).

3. Cool-Down / Warm-Down:
5min stretching and loosening plus a few minutes relaxation and meditation to wind down, if you have time and if you want to get more out of this routine.

Let me know how you get on and this what you think of this sample Pilates Class, Program – just drop me an e-mail or send me a text.

Thanks & Enjoy the exercises !
_ Martin
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January 2016 Pilates Classes in South Dublin D14 D16 D18

I’m going to start a new set of *Pilates* and *Fitness* Classes in the greater South Dublin area during the week of Monday 11th January 2016. Classes will include:

  1. Men Only Pilates / Mens Pilates and Core Strength Classes
    6pm and 8.15pm – Tuesday evenings (in Dundrum D14 and Sandyford D18)
  2. Over 60s Pilates and Fitness Classes
    10am Wednesday and 11.15am Thursday morning (in Rathfarnahm, close to Ballyboden, beside Marlay Park – Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club and Rathfarnham Parish Centre)
  3. Intermediate Pilates Classes
    10am Thursday morning (and possibly Friday morning as well, to be confirmed)
  4. Toning & Weight Loss Classes
    9.30am Tuesday morning (in Foxrock D18, close to Deansagrange, Stillorgan, Cabinteely, in Foxrock Parish Centre)
  5. HIIT Toning & Conditioning Class 
    7.30am Thursday morning (in D18 Central Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate as part of the Live-Work-Grow Program)

Find a full Pilates and Fitness Class Timetable for above mentioned class in Dublin 14, Dublin 16 and Dublin 18 here.

Contact Martin for further information or to book your Pilates Classes, Trial & Drop-In Classes possible if availability allows.

Updated Pilates & Fitness Classes Time Table – South Dublin, November 2015

Check our *new* Pilates & Fitness Class Timetable for *November and *December 2015.

Mens Pilates & Core Conditioning and Over 60s Pilates & Fitness Classes restart mid November 2015.

Join us to (1) Tone-Up, (2) Improve Core Strength, (3) Increase Mobility and Flexibility to (4) prevent injury and improve performance or just feel better about yourself !
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Martin
Fitness Classes Timetable in South Dublin,, Sandyford Leopardstown Foxrock D18 Dundrum Churchtown D14 - last updated 6th November 2015

New – Morning Pilates Class in South Dublin – Dublin14, D14 – Rathfarnahm

I’m going to start a 2nd *Morning Pilates Class* in Rathfarnham, close to Ballyroan, Ballinteer, Churchtown, Ballyboden, Knocklyon and Ticknock.

Here the Pilates Course and Class details:

Location: Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 (see map below)
Day: Thursday morning
Time:  10am-11am (The Over 60s Pilates Class will be moved to 11.15am-12.15pm)
Duration: Ongoing – in 6 to 8 week blocks
Max. number of Participants: 10-12 participants
Prices – Cost: 8 weeks €96 (or pro-rata if the course already started), Drop-In €14
12 Years Teaching Experience: I qualified with the Pilates Institute Ireland, in Dublin, in 2003

Contact us (e-mail or call) here.

October 2015 – Pilates Class News ….

A brief update re current classes. I’m in the process of revamping this website and offering other Pilates instructors the opportunity to promote their Dublin based Pilates classes here as well.

My current classes include:

  1. Tuesday 6-7pm
    Men Only Pilates / Core Conditioning – Sandyford Community Centre, Dublin 18
  2. Tuesday 8.15-8.15pm
    Men Only Pilates / Core Conditioning – Taney Parish Centre, Dundrum, Dublin 16
  3. Wednesday 10am-11am
    Over 60s Pilates & Fitness – St. Mary’s Parish Centre, off Willbrook Road, close to The Yellow House pub, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
  4. Thursday 10am-11am
    Pilates Beginners to Mixed Level – Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, Rathfarnham, beside Marlay Park, Dublin 16.
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  5. Non-Pilates Classes:
    5.1. Tuesday 9.30am-10.30am – Morning Toning & Weight Loss Class, Foxrock Parish Centre, Dublin 18
    5.2. Tuesday 7.30am-8.15am – HIIT Toning & Conditioning Class, Central Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18
    5.3. Thursday 7.30am-8.15am – HIIT Toning & Conditioning Class, Central Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18

Beginners Pilates in south Dublin – End April 2015

Join our Beginners Pilates Class starting Thursday 30th April, 2015 at 11am with Dagmara.

If you have never done Pilates before, this class has a maximum of 7 participants which guarantees you an easy learning environment with individual attention.

Even if you have done a little Pilates before, this course will get you back into the swing of things. It will strengthen your core, increase your flexibility, tone your muscles and reduce back pain. Come away from the class each time feeling energised and relaxed.

6 weeks course for €75, cash or cheque, running consecutively.

7 participants maximum

11am Thursdays, starts 30th April, 2015

Fitnecise Studios, Churchtown, Dublin 14, above Howard’s Way and beside Meadows and Byrne

Book now  Contact us here.

New Pilates Classes start 24th 25th June and 2nd 3rd July 2014 in South Dublin, D2 and D14

Pilates Classes – Courses in South Dublin start end June – early July 2014.

Elena and myself will commence our Summer Pilates and Fitness Class Timetable next week and the following week (week of Monday 23rd June and Monday 30th June 2014).

You might join one the following types of Pilates (small equipment i.e. Pilates Rings, Pilates Balls, Foam Rollers, Resistance Bands, small Hand Weights) and Fitness classes.

  1. Morning Pilates Classes – D14
  2. Evening Pilates Classes – D2 and D14
  3. Pilates – Beginners Level Classes – D2 and D14
  4. Pilates – Intermediate Level Classes – D2 and D14
  5. Pilates – Advanced Level Classes – D2 and D14
  6. Pilates – Men’s / Guy’s Only Classes for Core Strength – D14
  7. Pilates – Prenatal, Pregnancy Pilates Fitness Classes – D14
  8. Kettlebell Introduction – Basics Classes – D14
  9. Kettlebell Introduction – General Toning and Weight Loss Classes – D14
  10. Tai Chi Classes – D14
  11. Kids Kung Fu – D14
  12. Kids and Adults Capoeira Classes – D14

Find more about our South William Pilates Studio (Elena) and our Fitnecise Pilates Studio – Churchtown (Martin, Karen, Dagmara, Veronika, Barry, Yang, Mamao … I hope I didn’t forget any body).

Enjoy a fit and healthy summer.

Martin
>>> Owner PilatesDublin.ie, Fitnecise Studio

Pilates in May, June 2014 in South Dublin – Churchtown D14 and Dublin City Centre D2

We are starting a new set of Pilates and other Fitness Classes i.e. Kettlebells, Mens Pilates & Core Conditioning early May 2014.

Our Pilates Classes take place in

  1. South William Studio
    Dublin 2 – City Centre, 28th South William Street:
    Classes are taught by Elena Kiernan and her colleagues and include:
    1.1. Beginners Pilates Classes
    1.2. Improvers Pilates Classes
    1.3. Intermediate Pilates Classes
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  2. Fitnecise Studio
    South Dublin, Churchtown Village, Dublin 14 / Dublin 16:
    Classes are taught by Martin Luschin and his team Karen Watkins,
    and Dagmara Jerzak and include:
    2.1 Pilates:
    2.1.1. Beginner Pilates Classes
    2.1.2. Intermediate Pilates Classes
    2..1.3. Advanced Pilates Classes
    2.1.4. Prenatal – Pregnancy Pilates Classes
    2.1.5.. Mens / Men Only Pilates and Core Conditioning
    (I combine traditional Pilates exercises, gym-like core strength exercises and general mobility and flexibility work in those classes, as men seem to benefit more from this combination of exercises).
    2.2. Kettlebell Classes
    2.3. Yoga Classes
    2.4. Tai Chi Classes 

Join most classes any time !
Call Martin – Fitnecise Studios at 086-1736720

Yours in Health & Fitness
_ Martin Luschin