By Bell Williams With all Australians currently practicing social distancing, and many still living and working in isolation, it can be easy to fall into the trap of overindulging in items from the fridge or pantry. But it is in times like these, however, that it is crucial to maintain good nutrition in order to […]

As any great teacher will tell you, one must possess an undivided passion for their craft in order to truly convey the best of it to their students. To be an instructor, you not only need to have a full understanding of the movements and exercises involved but you also need to have practiced them […]

by Emily Clark A big Happy Mother’s day to you! Whether you are already a mum or expecting to be a mum, the mum of a fur baby, or play the role of a mum for someone close, you deserve this special day. You are the rock of your family and everything you provide day […]

During this time of uncertainty, it can often feel as though we have less control over the world we live in.  Whilst isolation has restricted our lives like never before, this period also provides us with an ideal time to reassess our daily routine and find patterns that help us achieve a healthier version of […]

by Ali Hargreaves I joined The Studio HQ at the start of 2019, as I had been curious to try a reformer pilates class to see what all the hype was about. To be honest, I originally planned to try out a class or two of reformer Pilates, tick that New Year’s Resolution off, then […]

by Jess Renton Losing weight is not the main or only focus we have at The Studio HQ Indeed, we like to promote and work towards an entire lifestyle choice, based on health and wellbeing. That said, shedding those unwanted kilos is usually the most recognisable benefit of our holistic approach and suite of classes. […]

By Peter Eastment Living in the city of Hobart is beautiful, but when it comes to winter, like all cities we aren’t immune to the cold and flu season. During the cold and flu season we are all desperately trying to ensure that we don’t get the dreaded flu or worse still the “man flu”, […]

by Peter Eastment When looking at motivation we need to look at ourselves and who we are as an individual. Look at not what we want but why we want it. The key to finding and maintaining motivation is to have a goal that you’re truly passionate about, something you gain intrinsic value from achieving. […]

by Hayley Pigram Over my time as a Personal Trainer on the Gold Coast and in Hobart, there are a few statements I have heard many times. “It’s easy for you you’re fit!” “I bet you’ve always been fit and skinny.” “Do you just eat salad and vegetables all day?” I give a simple response […]

by Jo Behrens While here at The Studio HQ we think that empowerment of women should be addressed every day of the year, sometimes it takes a global focus such as International Women’s Day to bring about real awareness leading to change. The 2020 International Women’s Day theme for 2020 is ‘Each for Equal.’ We […]

by Emily Clark Having been in the industry for close to a decade, owning Pilates studios in Hobart and having employed over 100 instructors (many of them Pilates instructors) and interviewed many many more than this we know the ins and outs of what it takes to become a Pilates instructor and perhaps more importantly […]

By Jess Renton If you are in a couple I’m sure you’ve had a conversation at some point in relation to Valentine’s Day, is it something you celebrate or integrate into your relationship? Regardless we think celebrating couples within The Studio HQ is one of our favourite things.  There is something that connects a couple […]

With school holidays behind us, group fitness classes at The Studio HQ are full of Hobart parents enjoying a bit of time to look after themselves.  Now is a great time to get into the swing of things with healthy practices and daily routines that will not only keep the kids feeling great, but might […]

by Jo Behrens With love in the air, the new year’s hangover and more time on our hands, many couples are knowingly, or unknowingly about to start a family. If you’re pregnant, there are many ways you can support your journey through Pilates.   The Studio HQ has helped hundreds of women keep fit throughout […]

by Angelica Pasten-Anderson Summer temperatures are soaring in Hobart, and once again, it’s that time of year when we all focus on our fitness and venture outdoors after our long winter hibernation. We often joke about the cold in Hobart, but the summers here are equally as extreme. While I consider myself to be an […]

by Jess Renton With Australia Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to think about how we can spend quality time with the family, making the most of the warmer weather and a plethora of activities around town.  Finding something fun that will get the little ones off the couch (and their screens!) […]

By Emily Clark It seems a super common theme among my workmates, friends and family that they are all trying to achieve more balance in their lives. We all want to feel a sense of life balance right? So why is it so important and what does ‘Balance’ actually mean, why do we all feel […]

By Georgie Maggs As they say, a goal without a plan is just a wish. So, with a new year, and new decade upon us, now is the time to consider what resolutions we want to set, and this year to try not to forget! What we would like to do differently in 2020, and […]

By Jo Behrens Summer is here and that means it’s time to get on the Cane Train! This year is set to be another sensational year of cricket for our Hobart Hurricanes. Have you ever wondered how your favourite cricketers train and what gives them that competitive edge? You might be surprised to hear that […]

By Jess Renton This is the season of celebration, spending time with family and friends. While it’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year, it is not without its challenges. It can be difficult to juggle end of year functions, Holiday shopping, and winding up work all while trying to maintain your fitness (and […]