Power Pump: Real Strength, Real Fast.

Annie Smit
Oct 3, 2025
3 min read

Build total body resilience for life.

What if you could move through your day with more power, confidence and energy? This isn't about short-term fixes; it's about building lasting, real-world strength for a more vibrant life. It’s about developing the stamina to not just get through a demanding day, but to finish it with energy to spare; the functional strength that lets you lift, play and move with total confidence; and the deep resilience that makes you ready for any of life's adventures.

Building on the core stability and functional flexibility you love from our Pilates and Yoga classes, we’re thrilled to introduce a new way to amplify your results: Power Pump!

This is a dynamic 45-minute strength workout that uses high-repetition sets with adjustable weights and motivating music to boost your fitness—fast. The focus is on choosing a level of resistance that’s right for you, allowing this proven method to effectively build muscular endurance and create lean definition, leaving you feeling toned, powerful and accomplished.

Class Details:

What: Power Pump
When: Starting Friday, 10 October at 9:00 am
Where: Wiigulga Sports Complex
Newcomers: Please arrive 15 minutes early for a personalised equipment and movement intro!

Whether you're a regular or new to our community, it's time to discover your true potential.

Beyond the Mat: The Everyday Benefits of Getting Stronger

Strength training is one of the most effective investments you can make in your overall health and vitality. The positive changes go far beyond the studio doors, and the science-backed benefits are undeniable:

Forge Stronger Bones - The targeted stress of resistance training stimulates bone-forming cells. According to Healthdirect Australia, this process can increase bone density, building a robust skeletal structure, supporting you through every activity (1).
Build Bulletproof Joints - Strong muscles act as dynamic support for your joints. As explained by Johns Hopkins Medicine, strengthening the muscles around your joints helps them absorb impact and improves stability, creating a more resilient body (2).
Fire Up Your Metabolism - Muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat. The Mayo Clinic notes that building more muscle increases your resting metabolism, meaning your body burns more energy even when you're not active (3).
Sharpen Your Balance and Coordination - Functional strength exercises, particularly those that target your leg and core muscles, directly translate to better stability. Harvard Health Publishing confirms that this leads to improved balance and coordination in activities ranging from sport to everyday life (4).
Boost Your Mood and Mind - The benefits are mental and physical. Strength training releases endorphins, which are powerful mood boosters. It has also been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and improve cognitive function, helping to keep your mind sharp (5).

Expert Guidance, Accessible for All

At Pilates & Yoga with Mary-Ann, we believe building strength should be an empowering and enjoyable experience. Our instructors have a deep passion for helping people of all abilities improve their health. Their depth of experience is precisely why a single class can be tailored to challenge everyone. We ensure you learn proper technique and progress at a pace that is perfect for you.

Getting Ready for Your First Class

To make sure you have a safe and effective workout, here’s a quick guide on what to expect.

What to Bring:

Supportive, closed-in shoes to protect your feet and provide stability during movements.
A water bottle to stay hydrated.
A towel for comfort.
A yoga mat if you have one, as we will be working on a hard floor for some exercises.

The Equipment We'll Use:

A barbell with a range of weight plates: This allows you to customise the resistance to your personal fitness level, ensuring you are always challenged but never overwhelmed.
A step platform with risers: We use this to add intensity, facilitate different exercises like chest presses, and challenge your muscles in new ways.

See For Yourself

Ready to take the first step? In this video, our instructor will walk you through some of the foundational movements we'll be using in class and discuss how strength training can transform your life.

Introduction to Power Pump

We are incredibly excited to share these new classes with you and welcome new faces to our wonderful community. Keep an eye out for our new schedule launching in October. Get ready to feel stronger, more capable and more alive than ever before!

Warmly,

Annie and the Team at Pilates & Yoga with Mary-Ann