The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)
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The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)

As Pilates In The Park draws near, sign ups are going well, and with fantastic partners on board, we are looking forward to a fun-filled event this National Day morning. While we do have a good time, let’s keep in mind that this event is to raise awareness and funds for the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) Cancer Fund. Exactly what do they do and who do they help? Meet Chng Li Ming, Senior Assistant Manager of Operations & Administration who tells us more about what she does, and if we will see her at PITP!

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5 Things You Should Consider When Buying Your Next Workout Outfit
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5 Things You Should Consider When Buying Your Next Workout Outfit

Atheleisure – the latest buzzword all fashion magazines are sprouting. As this trend of wearing workout clothes for leisure continues it’s popularity streak, we are bombarded by pictures of celebrities out and about clad in branded (and most of the time, expensive) workout gear while they grab their daily Starbucks, bringing effortless chic to the next level. But when it comes to actually working out, here are the 5 things that you should really look out for the next time you’re shopping for new workout gear.

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A Family That Exercises Together, Stays Together
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A Family That Exercises Together, Stays Together

When families think of “family fun” nowadays, most of the time it means watching TV together on the couch. While it is fun, no doubt, but it allows for little communication with everyone still constantly on their own electronic devices. Why not amp it up a little by doing activities outdoors, sans electronics? Here are some benefits of working out together outdoors.

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Pilates for Men: Uncovering the Essentials
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Pilates for Men: Uncovering the Essentials

Over the years, the stigma of Pilates being an exercise “just for girls” has slowly diminished.

Overtime, it has become respected and embraced for what it truly is—a sophisticated, intense, yet gentle overall body workout that can be done by anyone, regardless of gender and fitness level.

Nowadays, men doing Pilates has become the new norm.

Pilates for men has earned quite a following because of its many benefits. Men who try Pilates often get hooked, thanks to all the phenomenal benefits only Pilates can offer.

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Circuit Pilates at Camden
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Circuit Pilates at Camden

Starting from May 2016, we are offering Circuit Pilates at Camden. Our Camden studio is unique as we are working out of a physiotherapy practice which allows us to work more synergistically with the physiotherapists.

To maximise the use of space, we are unable to have group Reformer and Tower classes, but seeing the need for group classes at all our studios, we will be offering circuit Pilates at our Camden studio.

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MERRITHEW™ Master Instructor Trainer Wayne Seeto at Breathe!
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MERRITHEW™ Master Instructor Trainer Wayne Seeto at Breathe!

Following last year’s successful workshop with Wayne, he’s back again this year in June with some really great courses and workshops.

Golf Conditioning on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer: 23 May 2016, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Reformer for the Older Adult: 23 May 2016, 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Interval Training on the Jumpboard or Cardio-Tramp®, Level 2: 24 May 2016, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

and more!

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Pilates 101
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Pilates 101

Created by Joseph Pilates, a German national; Pilates involves series of exercises that aims to strengthen your muscles, improve your posture, flexibility and also increase your mental awareness. In early 19 century, Joseph Pilates saw that many athletes and dancers careers were cut short because of injuries.

So, what is Pilates? What does it entail? And what are its benefits? In this article we are going to discuss briefly the Whats, Hows and Whys of Pilates.

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Meet Our Instructors: Sasha
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Meet Our Instructors: Sasha

This month we speak with DASHING SASH! If you haven’t already tried his classes, you would have probably heard him, smelt him (in a good way) or seen him around the studio.

Always helpful and generous, and a very integral part of community, we speak with him about his Pilates journey, favourite restaurants in Singapore and hobbies outside Pilates!

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Prenatal Nutritional Talk
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Prenatal Nutritional Talk

Do pineapples really cause miscarriages? Can you eat them when you’re pregnant? The benefits of exercising during pregnancy has been very clear, but nutrition? It’s a whole minefield out there with old wives tales, myths and fallacies propagated by the profit-driven supplement and food industry.

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Dancers Take Note: 5 Ways Pilates Can Help Boost Your Physique
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Dancers Take Note: 5 Ways Pilates Can Help Boost Your Physique

Dance and Pilates, they seem to be intertwined and a few years ago, it seemed like the only people who were doing Pilates were dancers. Having been posed the question about why Pilates is so popular amongst dancers, we think we have finally figured out why.

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Meet Our Instructors: Kerstin
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Meet Our Instructors: Kerstin

Breathe Pilates is kicking off 2016 with a series of candid interviews with our instructors as we get to know them better! Starting off this series, we have Kerstin whose Reformer and Tower I class was recently awarded ‘BEST BEGINNER FRIENDLY REFORMER CLASS” by Shape Sports Award 2016.

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New Studio at Camden
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New Studio at Camden

Breathe Pilates has opened our fourth studio at Camden Medical Centre on 12 October 2015!

Located in Central Singapore, our Camden studio offers a one-stop shop as we partner with Core Concepts to offer physiotherapy sessions, on top of Private, Duet, and Semi-Private Pilates sessions we are conducting.

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A Pilates teacher’s journey – the lowdown on Pilates teacher training
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A Pilates teacher’s journey – the lowdown on Pilates teacher training

As an official host centre for STOTT PILATES®, we do get many enquiries about our teacher training courses and we’ve realised that while many are interested in pursuing a career as a Pilates teacher, few actually know what that entails or how to go about doing it and the options they have.

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30 Day Challenge
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30 Day Challenge

The 30-Day Challenge is back! Bigger, better, and even more fun this year! Starting from 5th October, join us at Breathe for your daily dose of Pilates from Monday to Saturday, fuelled with nutritious dinners prepared by FitThree for the first two weeks!

Reformer classes are offered at all 3 studios – Novena Medical Centre (Central), Parkway Centre (East) & Galaxis (West) – for your convenience.

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Client Conversations: Yi Peng
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Client Conversations: Yi Peng

It’s been awhile since our last client conversation and this month we speak to Yi Peng. Apart from his day job in the finance sector, Yi Peng is also a bike racer and a member of an elite amateur cycling team, the Specialised Mavericks, that competes in races across Southeast Asia!

We speak to him about how he discovered Pilates and how it has helped him in his biking.

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$20 Trial Classes at Breathe Pilates Galaxis & Parkway
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$20 Trial Classes at Breathe Pilates Galaxis & Parkway

Starting from this month, to cater to the corporate crowd around our Galaxis studio as well as for parents who are dropping their kids off at Parkway, we will be offering $20 trial classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 -1pm at Galaxis and on Saturday from 12 – 1pm at Parkway.

If you have a friend who always thought Pilates was just ‘Yoga on the Reformer’ this is a great time for them to experience what Pilates really is!

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Can Pilates replace weights workouts for endurance athletes?
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Can Pilates replace weights workouts for endurance athletes?

The majority of endurance athletes accept the idea that strength training is beneficial for their sport. While strength training alone will not replace running, cycling, or swimming, it can supplement your training in terms of injury prevention, correcting imbalances, and improving power for small bursts of speed on hills or at the end of a race.

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