23/09/2026
As soon as we bring out the hand weights
Everybody asks…
“How heavy is that?”
And then they say
“Feels heavier than that!!”
It’s true, when we add small hand weights to your Pilates class they end up feeling heavier than you anticipate
WHY?
Because we are asking you to perform dynamic moves that are already challenging your brain and body - coordination, balance, cross patterning
And when we add just a little bit more weight to those moves your brain has to adjust to the extra load and all of a sudden that 2kg bar feel is like an extra 5kg!
We love using hand weights to up the challenge and to improve your dynamic stability and it’s why we have a mat strength class and a reformer strength class where you can perform pilates moves in a controlled environment with a little bit of added load.
These classes are a great add on to your Pilates schedule and within the class you can choose what extra load you can manage or opt to do the class without the hand weights until you feel up to the challenge.
Come join us for a strength class and feel the difference with the Encore approach to movement