January studio theme: Building base

January studio theme: Building base

  Returning after a break of any kind warrants respect and potentially a re-consideration of how you train. We know it can be boring to be sensible, but rather than punishing your body with a ‘no pain no gain’ approach we prefer to re-build your base for at least...
New studio alert!

New studio alert!

Great news!  After four years at Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy, The Movement Refinery is expanding and opening a second studio at 118 Errol Street North Melbourne! The new studio is a little gem and will be the perfect home for us as we bring our specialised...

ANNOUNCEMENT : Nicholas’ new direction

December 2020 Now that I have a great team in place and we are finding some balance in 2020, it is time to take the next step in my career and focus on instructor education and maintaining my wonderful existing clientele. I am developing an on-demand instructor...
Asked/Answered. Tell us about your Reformers!

Asked/Answered. Tell us about your Reformers!

Classical reformers are built to the specifications of the original design (patent submitted in Germany circa August 1924 and a year later in the USA). The two leading manufacturers of classical equipment offer some slight customisations, but the mechanics are largely...
Pilates for Men

Pilates for Men

Even though Pilates was created by a macho man (picture Joseph with his cigars and swimming trunks), Pilates studios are more often frequented by women. Maybe its the style of exercise (seen as ‘feminine’) or the erroneous perception that it’s not strenuous or...