The Studio HQ Story: How Emily Clark and Todd Skipworth turned a love of Pilates into Hobart’s leading fitness studio.
A passion to bring a love of Pilates to Hobart began an amazing journey in late 2013 for Emily Clark and Todd Skipworth, founders of The Studio. It started with a passion to bring something new to the Hobart Pilates scene. With a small team of instructors and a reformer Pilates studio in the heart […]
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“Something feels different about you guys” – what it feels like to be part of Hobart’s quality fitness space
You know that feeling when you go into your favourite cafe or that spot in your home that’s just for you? For the guys, that’s often the “man-den” or shed if you’re lucky enough to have one. For the gals, that spot you’ve picked in the sun and filled with cushions and a basket of […]
So you missed our recent Open Day? We thought we’d kick fomo to the curb and let you in on the vibes. But with a different twist.... Read More
Reasons to Ride Inside
As you prepare for your ride, you have that nagging question of ‘is it worth my time’ Will it rain, be windy or at this time of year even snow? Stopping at traffic lights just when you get up to speed, uneven road surfaces making you swerve into traffic dodging potholes and motorists not paying attention to you on your bike. In an […]
In this edition of the Studio blog we take you through the many benefits of Indoor Cycling and put the spotlight on two of our signature Cycle classes - Suf Cycle and Cycle & Core. Enjoy all the benefits of riding without the wind, rain, potholes and angry motorists.... Read More
Pilates to stay fit during pregnancy
by: Bonnie Paine Ah pregnancy, all the weird and wonderful things it does to your body. All things considered, I actually loved being pregnant and I found it relatively easy. I didn’t experience nausea, swelling, bloating, skin breakouts, food aversions, sore boobs etc. Don’t get me wrong, it was hard at times- especially the emotional […]
Our guest blogger Bonnie Paine shares her thoughts on managing the aches and pains of pregnancy with Pilates at The Studio. ... Read More
Sufferfest – beyond the name
by: Sarah Caddick Thompson As autumn nights close in tight and early, and the mornings’ peachy light colours the River Derwent, the whirr, whizz and not-so-soft conversation of clutches of cyclists in bright, branded-up lycra have become a cheerful backdrop-in-motion on Hobart’s main arterial roads at dawn and dusk. The tongue-in-cheek references to cycling as […]
Curious about Sufferfest? If you can look past the name you could be in for the ride of your life without leaving the Studio Cycle Room! The Studio SoHo's very own Tracey James looked past the name and found a passion. Read her inspiring story here.... Read More
David McQuillen A.K.A ‘Chief Suffering Officer’ of The Sufferfest
Confronted with what appeared to be a terminal case of Turbo Trainer Boredom Syndrome (TTBS) back in 2009, David refused to give in to his demons. Teaching himself how to edit video and after negotiating rights with major races (something he’d never done before), he created his first Suffer-fest video and inflicted it on the […]
Confronted with what appeared to be a terminal case of Turbo Trainer Boredom Syndrome (TTBS) back in 2009, David refused to give in to his demons. Teaching himself how to edit video and after negotiating rights with major races (something he’d never done before), he created his first Suffer-fest video and inflicted it on the world. With confidence boosted after being called an “assassin,” “sadist,” and other such terms of endearment, and having realised his true calling was to spread agony and misery across the land, David quit his career in banking to focus full time on the ‘fest and his young family. He loves all the videos equally -- although Revolver has a special place in his lactic acid soaked heart.... Read More