Melbourne City Pilates

Specialising in the Pilates method, Melbourne City Pilates is a state of the art studio designed as a haven for fitness training, and an opportunity to revitalise. Founder Ben Kazlauskas has over 10 years instructing experience and is an ex-professional ballet dancer. His unique experience and background brings a dynamic, free flowing approach to Pilates training. Owner Ben Kazlauskas has over 10 years instructing experience and is an ex-professional ballet dancer. His unique experience brings a dynamic, free flowing approach to Pilates training. “Movement of the body is vital. My goal is to encourage people to achieve the results they desire.” Ben graduated from the Australian Ballet School where he first began training in the Pilates method under Andrew Baxter. As a professional ballet dancer Ben continued using Pilates throughout his career to maintain the elite level of strength and fitness required in Classical Ballet. His professional dance credits include seasons with The Vienna State Opera Ballet, The West Australian Ballet and The Queensland Ballet Company. Ben acquired his teaching certification from the Pilates Institute of Queensland under the direction of Exercise Physiologist Tony Geeves and Physiotherapist Jenny Brickhall. Melbourne City Pilates brings the best of Pilates to the City. Specializing in the Pilates method, Melbourne City Pilates is a state of the art training studio equipped for custom made programs and group classes. Essentially it is designed as a haven for fitness training and an opportunity to revitalise. The studio’s schedule is designed to accommodate both city professionals and those living in and around the CBD. We offer: General physical conditioning and toning Injury rehabilitation Pre/post natal strengthening/recovery Sports injuries/conditioning Dance injuries/conditioning Working with people with disability Relaxation strategies M elbourne City Pilates is proud to present the new Balanced Body – Allegro 2 or A2 Reformer. It is the most phenomenal piece of equipment to be released into the Pilates marketplace for many years, allowing a diverse and functional range of repertoire to be performed with the 9 horizontal and multiple position footbar. The A2 has incorporated features such as the new soft touch rope system and an integrated head-rest. Overall, the A2 is a dynamic versatile evolution of the classic Pilates reformer, allowing for a powerful upper body workout while still maintaining the traditional reformer focus of toning lengthening and reshaping the whole body. The EXO® Chair re-imagines the traditional Pilates Chair and delivers a unique and fun, full-body workout. This gives you a host of new exercises not possible with any other chair – including many that could previously be done only on a Reformer – and offers a challenging cardio/aerobic workout. 
The new split pedal option adds reciprocal and rotational movements for a more robust exercise repertoire.