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Mens Pilates, Men Only Pilates in South Dublin, Sandyford Aiken’s Village Belarmine Ticknock Stepaside Leopardstown D14 D16 D18

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View a Mens Pilates Sample Program below.

> A *new* set of Men Only Pilates classes start during the week of Monday 7th March 2016. << Mens Pilates classes for men, taught by a man. 
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I generally mix up the Mens Pilates and Core Strength Classes ( in the various South Dublin based venues ) in different ways to keep the classes interesting and motivating. This will give you ideas what you can do at home or as part of your own exercise and fitness routines.
Some class participants do three or four variations of exercises at the end of their own workouts, runs, resistance or weight training, or after a game of golf or tennis, or they incorporate it into their club training at the end of a ruby, GAA, or soccer training session.
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This includes the use of various fitness and exercise props e.g.
(1) Foam Rollers
(2) Pilates Rings
(3) Resistance Bands
(4) Smalls Balls
(5) occasionally Swiss Balls or sometimes called Gym Balls

Pilates Exercises can be combined in Duos, Trios, or just done as an ongoing sequence. There are various ways of teaching and incorporating these Pilates and Core Strength moves into your general daily or weekly workout routine and other exercise programs.

Knowing is not enough; we mus apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
                                                   
                                                  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Pilates Sample Program for Men:
Exercises were picked in a way to maintain balance in the body, avoid overuse of one particular muscle group and therefore injuries. I see it over and over again that people work only on their abdominal, stomach muscles and neglect back strengthening and mobilizing exercises, which will ultimately lead to back trouble and possibly injuries.
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(1) Warm-up: Various neck, shoulder, upper back, and spine mobilization, loosening and stretching exercises (these are generally good as most of us sit for hours in front of various screens and build up tension in the neck and shoulder area), sometimes a few simple body-weight moves e.g. squats, Pilates Push-ups, etc..
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(2) Main Section:
These Core and Pilates exercises are generally done in sets of 10-12 moves.
(2.1) Shoulder Bridges – to give the back and spine another good stretch before more core and abdominal exercises. This exercise is also good for glute activation.
(2.2) Single Legs Stretches – focus mainly on abdominal / core strength, rectus abdominis.
(2.3) Pilates Swimming or Superman – works on lower back strength and lengthens the back and spine at the same time, if done correctly, without putting pressure on the lumbar spine.
(2.4) Straight Arm Plank – mainly core / abdominal strength, plus a bit of upper body strength.
(2.5) Back extension – a mid and/or lower back strengthening exercise, depending on which version you do.
(2.6) Side Bends or Elbow Side Planks – another move to maintain balance in the body, it focuses mainly on the waist, the mid-riff also called obliques.  I generally recommend that you keep moving during this Pilates movement, to get more out of it.
(2.7) Roll-Up – an exercise that works on your straight abdominal muscles, a bit spine mobility/mobilization and adds in a very good hamstring/back of the leg stretch, all meaning is a great combination exercise (flexibility and mobility).
(2.8)  Check opening or Crocodile: a pure mobility and loosening exercise for your spine, mid and lower back. This exercise can stretch the neck muscles as well depending on how the exercise is done.
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(3) Cool Down and Stretching:
We focus here on loosening and stretching the muscles we used during the Pilates and Core Strength exercises, of the main section. This will include a lot of back, neck, hip flexor and hamstring, etc. stretches.

Contact Martin with any questions you might have and or to book a class.

>> The *New* set of Mens Pilates and Core Conditioning Classes start: <<
[1] Tuesday 8th March 2016 6-7pm Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Dublin 18, D18
[2] Tuesday 8th March 2016 8.15-9.15pm Taney Parish Centre, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14, close to the LUAS Bridge.
[3] Wednesday 9th March 2016 6.30-7.30pm IrishFit Shop, Running.ie Shop, Sandyford Industrial Estate, 5min walk from the Stillorgan LUAS stop, a view minutes drive from Stillorgan Village.
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Please contact Martin before paying online, to check class suitability and availability.
Class fees are €100 for 8 consecutive weeks (classes last for 1 hour), €14 Drop-in, Trial, or Pay-As-You-Go.

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.

New Years Resolutions & Pilates for Men, Mens Pilates in South Dublin, D16, D18

Skip the first few paragraphs and start reading below the video if you are not interested in New Years Resolutions and go straight to the Mens Pilates Class information.

It is that time of the year again …. some folks set “New Years Resolutions” or NYRs as I call them.

I’m not a fan of NYRs. Most of us are just about able to stick to them for the first three or four weeks of the year. Then it’s back to the old routines, habits and procrastination. Is that you?

What about picking a theme for the year in different areas of your life, e.g. “Freshness” in terms so of what you eat (bin processed foods) or “Positive Outlook”  in terms of mental self-talk or “Healthy Habits” in terms of being active and exercising.

Once you identified three or four themes, jot them down, write them into your diary, onto yellow Post-Its and place them into your wallet, at the dashboard of your car, on your phone, maybe set alarms to remind you of the themes regularly, ideally daily and ask yourself “What simple action can I take today to align my day with that theme and have fun 🙂 ?”.

Here a sample for above themes “Freshness” + “Positive Outlook” + “Healthy Habits”:
Get two pieces of fresh fruit for your in-between snacks in the office or when studying, take the stairs when bringing that important report to your manager or cycle/walk to the library when dropping off that novel or text book, encourage others to join in and “Always look at the bright side of life …. ” or think of James Brown’s song “I Feel Good”.

Make it easy for yourself to succeed and have fun doing so ! 
Get those post-its and your diary out and start writing … come on lets do it now !
Martin

Now to the Mens Pilates Classes in South Dublin, Dublin 16 – Dundrum and Dublin 18 Sandyford, Lambscross.

I’m teaching these classes for around six years now. Most guys join initially because of some lower back issues, some as they want to improve their core strength as they play golf, others look to get a bit more flexible and to loosen their back after a regular running sessions and so it goes on.

I mix (1) traditional Pilates with (2) general core strength exercises, similar to what you might have done as part of your GAA, Football, Rugby, Golf or other training, think 5-6 variations of planks and add (3) a good bit mobility and (4) flexibility work in, as most guys are simply to stiff. I round it up with (5) various body weight exercises e.g. squat or press-up variations to boost general strength.

The age profile of past class participants in the “Men Only Pilates Classes” varied from mid 20s to early to mid 70s, whereas the age of the majority of class participants probably ranges from early to mid 30s to early to mid 60s. All ages are welcome.

I generally look at what participants can do and what the exercises allow them to do if they keep them up.

Every class participants takes it at his own pace, as everybody has different exercise backgrounds or possibly back issues or minor niggling bits. I show always two or three different variations of the same exercise, so you can pick which every version is right for you.

Drop-Ins classes or Trial classes are possible. Please contact me a few days in advance to check availability, if you plan to try a class.

The fee for 8 consecutive weeks is €100 one class per week, Drop-Ins are €14.

These classes take place:
1. Tuesday 6-7pm – Dublin 18 – Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross
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2. Tuesday 8.15-9.15pm – Dublin 14 – Dundrum, Taney Parish Centre

Contact me with any other questions you might have or to book your course.
Martin

New *November 2015* >> Men Only << Pilates & Core Conditioning Classes - start 10th & 17th November in South Dublin

Join our new *November 2015* Mens Pilates & Core Strength Classes in South Dublin.

Men Only Pilates Classes take place:
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1. 6pm-7pm – Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Leopardstown, only a few minutes drive from Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Churchtown.
2. 8.15pm-9.15pm – Taney Parish Centre, Dundrum (close to the old Dundrum village and just 3-4 min walk from the Dundrum LUAS.

I’m teaching fitness, Kettlebell, Pilates other exercise classes in the greater South Dublin are a since 2002. I started competitive long-distance running in 1990, did a good bit of triathlon and various other forms of exercise. These days I keep myself fit, supple and lean with a mix or Kettlebell, Pilates and Body-Weight-Exercises.

In the Mens Pilates Classes I mix various traditional Pilates exercises, gym like core strength and abs-exercises and add a good bit of mobility and flexibility movements and stretches in.

Most guys should ideally do a good bit more stretching, as a lack of mobility and flexibility is often leading to back or other issues and causes then more serious injuries if not addressed.

Join us to (1) prevent injuries (2) boost mobility (3) increase flexibility (4) improve sports performance (5) get a stronger core.

Call Today – to make you class booking.

Martin

 

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

 

New Pilates Classes start 3rd 4th 5th March 2014 – South Dublin D2, Dublin 14, 16

New 8 week Pilates Courses re-start during the week of Monday 3rd of March 2014 on the 3rd, 4th and 5th March.

March April 2014 Pilates Classes in South Dublin Ireland, 28 South William Street Dublin 2, Churchtown Dublin 14/16, Leixlip - ArdloughClasses take place in three Pilates Class Venues:
1. Elena’s South William Street Studio, Dublin 2
2. Martin’s Fitnecise Studio in Churchtown Village – Dublin 14, Dublin 16
3. Karen Leixlip Community Centre, Ardlough Studio.

We provide a broad rang of Pilates and other Fitness Classes:
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Pilates – in Dublin 2, Dublin 14 and Leixlip:
1. Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Pilates
2. Men Only Pilates
3. One-to-One Pilates – Private Pilates Sessions
4. Prenatal – Maternity Pilates – (Fitnecise Studio – D14 only)
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other Fitness Classes – Fitnecise Studio – D14 only:
1. Kettlebell Classes – morning and evening
2. Yoga Classes
3. Tai Chi for Health Classes
4. Kids Yoga Classes
5. Circuit Training Classes

Join our Pilates Classes – places available for 4th 5th 6th November 2013 in South Dublin D14 D16 D2 Leixlip Kildare

Pilates Classes in South Dublin Churchtown Village, Close to Dundrum Rathfarnham, Dublin 2, Dublin City Centre, Leixlip Community Centre, KildareThere are a few Pilates Class Places left for Martin’s, Karen’s and Elena’s classes that restart this week in the following Pilates studios:

Please call or e-mail the following Pilates Instructor or Pilates Teacher for more details:
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1. South Dublin – Churchtown – D14/D16 
__ Martin 086-1736720 – Fitnecise Studios
__ Find a full class timetable here.
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Pilates Evening Classes – Karen will teach more classes !

Karen Watkins will start to teach evening Pilates Classes in Churchtown within the next one or two weeks, after working for nearly 3 years in our Fitnecise Studio and mainly teaching Morning Pilates Classes.

Intermediate - Progression Pilates with Karen Watkins in South Dublin - Churchtown D 14 close to Dundrum Rathfarnham Rathmines Templogue Marlay Park

Intermediate – Progression Pilates with Karen Watkins in South Dublin – Churchtown D 14 close to Dundrum Rathfarnham Rathmines Templogue Marlay Park

Pilates class participants like the challenges she offers and the novelty of exercises, that she creates with various Pilates equipment e.g. Foam Rollers, Pilates Rings, Resistance Bands, small Hand Weights etc, having an arts background – photography and film/movie production help for sure.

Her first evening classes will most likely take place on Wednesdays – 6pm Beginners Pilates and 7.15pm Intermediate Pilates – starting dates will be confirmed with in the next few days.

Call Martin at 086-1736720 for more information or bookings.

Autumn September Pilates Classes – re-starts on the 2nd 3rd 4th September 2013

I just talked to my colleague Elena and Karen and finalized the autumn Pilates and Fitness class timetables. 🙂

We are restarting our Pilates classes during the first week in September, the classes include the usual variety of Pilates levels and are taught by qualified and experienced instructors:

1. Fitnecise Studio – 11 Braemor Road – Churchtown Village – Dublin 14
There is a maximum of 8-10 participants per class, to provide individual attention.

  • Morning Pilates Classes – 9.45am-10.45am and 11am-12pm
  • Evening Pilates Beginners Classes
  • Evening Pilates Intermediate Classes
  • Evening Men Only – Pilates – Core Strength – Core Conditioning Classes
  • Small Equipment – based Pilates classes e.g. Pilates Rings – Pilates Balls – Pilates Weights etc.
  • Yoga Classes e.g. General Yoga with Edward and Yoga for Athletes with Nic.
  • Kids Yoga Classes will also start at the end of August 2012.
  • Call Martin at 086-1736720 for further information

 

Pilates Classes in South Dublin restart early / mid March 2013

Elena and myself restart our next set of South Dublin Pilates Classes next week and the week afterwards, the weeks of Monday 6th and 13th of May 2013.

Our Pilates Classes take place in:

  1. Dublin City Centre, Dublin 2 – 28 South William Street
    where Elena teaches.
  2. South Co. Dublin, Churchtown, Dublin 14
    where Martin runs his Fitnecise Studio.

We will include various Morning and Evening Pilates Classes. Class Levels range from Beginners to Advanced,  Men Only Classes are also available in our Fitnecise Studio in Churchtown, Dublin 14.

Please contact us as well if you look for Private or One-to-One Pilates Sessions or Lessons.