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03/11/2026

⭐ The Moon Boxes ⭐

Small in size. Significant in purpose.

The Moon Boxes are among the simplest pieces of apparatus in Joseph Pilates' original system of Contrology. Yet, as with everything he designed, their simplicity serves a very deliberate purpose.

These compact, padded supports are traditionally used alongside the Mat apparatus, particularly during exercises where additional support, elevation or stability is required.

Placed beside or around the Mat, they can support the hands and arms, provide a stable surface during certain exercises and help position the body for more precise, controlled movement.

Their firm construction provides stability, while the padding offers comfort where support is needed. Their portability allows them to be repositioned according to the exercise and the needs of the individual.

And the name?

There's a story that they're called Moon Boxes because they “orbit the Mat”.... moving around it as the work requires.

Is that really where the name came from? Who knows! But it's a rather lovely piece of Contrology folklore.

At Precision Pilates, we have Moon Boxes for both our Balanced Body Contrology High Mat, upholstered in our signature ivory, and our Legacy Folding Low Mats.

Like so many of Joseph Pilates' smaller apparatus, the Moon Boxes demonstrate that complexity isn't necessary for something to be effective.

Every piece has a purpose. Every detail contributes to the work.

Experience Pilates as it was designed to be.

27/10/2026

⭐ The High Mat ⭐

Before Pilates became synonymous with rows of Reformers and group Mat classes, Joseph Pilates had developed an entire system of apparatus — including a very particular kind of Mat.

The High Mat is far more than a raised exercise surface.

Firm, elevated and traditionally upholstered, its design provides a stable foundation for the original Mat work. Unlike a soft exercise mat, it offers a consistent surface against which the body can organise itself, allowing for greater precision, strength and control throughout each movement.

Whether used independently or alongside the Wall Unit, the High Mat provides a supportive, stable surface for exercises performed lying, sitting, kneeling or standing.

Its distinctive features are no accident. The wooden handles offer a secure grip and additional stability, while the foot strap provides support and anchoring for exercises that require it. Every detail has a purpose.

From foundational exercises to some of the most demanding work in the system, the High Mat reminds us that simplicity does not mean ease.

And perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that the Mat was never an isolated collection of exercises. It belongs to a complete, interconnected system developed by Joseph Pilates, where each piece of apparatus has a specific purpose.

At Precision Pilates, we use a Balanced Body Contrology High Mat, upholstered in our signature ivory, alongside our Legacy Folding Low Mats. Both have their place within the Classical system.

No gimmicks. No reinvention. Just the work.

Experience Pilates as it was designed to be.

02/10/2026

⭐ The Spine Corrector ⭐

Small, simple, and deceptively challenging.

Designed to Joseph Pilates’ specifications, the Spine Corrector was created to strengthen the body, lengthen the spine and improve posture through controlled, precise movement.

Its distinctive curve is identical to that found on the Ladder Barrel and Small Barrel — another example of how deliberately Joseph Pilates designed his apparatus to work together as one complete system.

Without springs to assist or resist the movement, the Spine Corrector relies on the body itself. Its shape provides both support and feedback, allowing us to explore spinal flexion and extension, strengthen the entire body, open the chest and shoulders, and challenge control and coordination.

And despite the name, it does far more than simply “correct” the spine. Leg circles, inversions, deep extensions and advanced transitions can all be performed on this remarkably compact piece of apparatus.

Its simplicity leaves nowhere to hide.

At Precision Pilates, we use a handcrafted Legacy Spine Corrector in our signature ivory upholstery, made in the traditional proportions of the Classical apparatus.

Small apparatus. Serious work.

Another piece of Joes' ingenious system.....where every curve, dimension and detail has a purpose.

Experience Pilates as it was designed to be.

01/10/2026

⭐️ THE PUSH-UP DEVICES ⭐️

Another small piece of apparatus. Another reminder that Joe didn't need anything complicated to make something significantly harder. 😂

The Push-Up Devices are deceptively simple: two raised handles that completely change what happens when your hands meet the floor.

By elevating the hands, they allow a much greater range of motion than a traditional floor push-up. The body can travel deeper between the handles, increasing the challenge through the arms, shoulders, chest and trunk while demanding control and connection through the entire body.

The handles also allow the wrists to remain in a more neutral position rather than being placed flat on the floor — particularly useful for anyone who finds traditional push-ups uncomfortable through the wrists.

But, as with so much of Joe's apparatus, they're not simply about making one exercise harder.

The Push-Up Devices can be used for push-ups, dips, handstands and other advanced work, creating new challenges for strength, stability, balance and control. And because there is nowhere for the body to hide, every little loss of organisation becomes immediately apparent.

At Precision Pilates, we use handcrafted Legacy Pilates Push-Up Devices, made from maple wood and stainless steel and based on the traditional Classical design.

Small. Simple. Surprisingly brutal.

Exactly the sort of thing we've come to expect from Joe. 😂

Another small but mighty part of the complete system of Contrology.

Experience Pilates as it was designed to be.

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Bathurst, NSW
2795

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	6am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 1pm
Thursday	6am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 2pm

Website

http://www.precisionpilates.net.au/

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