The Core of Pilates

Your core is so much more than just your abs - it’s your entire centre of strength, balance, and control.

At Mode Pilates, we call your core your powerhouse, and it’s the foundation of every single movement. This includes your deep core muscles, back muscles, pelvic floor, and even your glutes, all working together to support and stabilise your body.

Whether you’re moving through a reformer or mat Pilates class, your core is constantly working. Sometimes it’s a subtle activation, gently supporting your movements, and other times it’s working harder, creating precision and strength in every motion.

By tapping into the mind-to-muscle connection we emphasise throughout class and activating your core, even the simplest movement becomes a powerful one. This is the secret sauce behind that mindful, magical burn you feel in class. It's spicy but addictive!

When your powerhouse is fully switched on, you move with flow and intention—building strength, improving posture, and leaving every session feeling stronger and more centred.

If you’re keen to learn how to connect to your deeper core, join a Form Pilates class in our mat room. Here, we focus on core activation, alignment, and control in a carefully curated practice. It’s the perfect blend of classical and modern Pilates, designed to help you tap into that deeper connection and build strength from the inside out.