Designed by experts
Developed with physiotherapists and exercise physiologists to support muscle and bone health.
strength · balance · bone health
Stronger
Bones
A progressive strength program for women, combining Pilates with weights to build muscle, support bone health and help you stay strong for the decades ahead.
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why it matters after 40
You can't feel your bones getting weaker.
Through our 40s and 50s, and especially around menopause, we lose muscle and bone density at a faster rate. There is usually no pain and no warning sign, which is why so many women only think about bone health after a scan, a fall or a fracture.
Bones are living tissue that respond to the demands we place on them. Stronger Bones gives your body the right kind of challenge, progressively and safely, in a small class where your instructor knows your name and your goals.
what the program includes
Pilates plus weights
Spring resistance combined with added weights for real load-bearing work, not just bodyweight.
Progressive by design
A four-week program that gradually increases the challenge as you get stronger.
Balance and confidence
Balance and functional movement are built in, to help you move with confidence in everyday life.
“I don't want us just to feel stronger today. I want us to still feel strong, confident and be doing the things we love in 10, 20 or even 30 years' time.”
Renee, founder of Parkside Pilates
before you start
Stronger Bones questions.
Do I need to be fit to join Stronger Bones?
No. Classes start from where you are. Weights and springs are chosen for you and increased gradually as you get stronger, and your instructor will show you each exercise.
Is Stronger Bones suitable if I have osteopenia or osteoporosis?
Many women with low bone density benefit from supervised, progressive strength work, but it needs to be tailored. Please check with your doctor first and let us know about your diagnosis so exercises such as loaded forward bending and twisting can be adjusted.
How is this different from lifting weights at a gym?
Stronger Bones combines Pilates spring resistance with added weights in a small, supported class. The program was designed with physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, and your instructor checks your technique and progresses you safely, so you are never left working it out on your own.
How often should I come?
Australian guidelines generally suggest resistance training two to three times a week, alongside regular weight-bearing activity and balance work. Stronger Bones can be one or more of those sessions, combined with our other classes.
Can Pilates on its own improve bone density?
Research suggests bones respond best to progressive load. Pilates is excellent for strength, control and balance, which is why Stronger Bones adds weights to Pilates rather than relying on Pilates alone.
How do I book?
Stronger Bones is booked through our timetable like our other group classes. If you are new to Parkside, book a free 15-minute call with Renee and she will help you choose the right starting point.
new to parkside?
Start with Parkside Foundations.
Our Spring Special: 1 private session, 3 semi-private sessions and 4 small-group classes, plus Spring bonuses, for $349. Ends 30 November.
See the Spring SpecialOr book a free 15-minute call with Renee →
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