PILATES MOVES
We chat with Pilates
& Yoga Director, Rachel Crompton from Elixr Health Clubs.
BFL: How long have you been
teaching Pilates and how did you start?
Rachel:
I have been teaching
pilates at Elixr Health Clubs for nearly 10 years.
I started pilates about 15
years ago after a dance injury. The results were incredible, I was
hooked. It was so fantastic to find something that I was just as
passionate about as I was about dance.
BFL: What did you do before
starting Pilates?
Rachel: I was a professional
dancer and choreographer. I toured Australia with Art council shows for 8
years and ended my dance career in Paris at the Moulin Rouge. I
choreographed stage shows, television commercials and films.
BFL: How did that transform
you as a person?
A dancer’s life is tough requiring a lot of
discipline and hard work. These are traits that I still carry with me
now.
In the past I have spent many, working away from home, so now I relish
the chance to be a home body. I just love being at home now with my family.
BFL: Do you follow any
strict diet?
Rachel: I am a very fussy
eater. I rarely eat processed foods and can’t tolerate wheat in my diet. Also
I haven’t eaten red meat for over 26 years. I eat a lot of free range
chicken, fish, brown rice and fresh vegetables.
BFL: What beauty products
do you use?
Rachel: Dermalogica all the
way
BFL: Your favourite fashion
item?
Rachel: I am a sucker for a
really well cut pair of jeans.
NINE REASONS TO DO PILATES:
1.
Pilates is whole body fitness
2.
Adaptable to many fitness
levels
3.
Creates strength without bulk
4.
Increases flexibility
5.
Develops core strength
6.
Improves posture
7.
Increases energy
8.
Promotes weight loss &
long lean appearance
9.
Increases awareness – Body/mind
connection
