Fiona Dowling Pilates

Fiona Dowling Pilates

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Pilates Teacher • Physiotherapist • Enthusiast for all things movement & endurance

07/04/2026

Don’t skip recovery! & adapt to a new exercise routine post daylight savings! 🌄

Join our STRETCH Pilates Class - designed to help you move better, recover faster & feel good to go again!

Why you’ll love it:
✅ Reduce muscle tension
✅ Improve flexibility
✅ Restore posture

Only a few spaces still available - Secure your spot online now

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/sports_clinic/

Or call us on 03 3660 660

Bonus: Show us your finisher medal on the day & get 20% off 🥳

Monday 13 April | 5.30PM
Wednesday 15 April | 6.40PM
$20 per class

09/01/2026

Back on the mat 🙌 and ain’t mad about it!

If you are recently back from travel / recently back to work ⏩️ Give your hips some much needed mobility work!

Maybe 2026 is the year to unlock more comfort, mobility & better function from your hips?! 🙋🏼

https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/

Explore all the targeted hip options from the Online Pilates library in the 7 day free trial!

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We are almost there…and if the process of getting to your Summer Holidays had left your body a little fried…then this post is for you! 

⭐️ Look after the Spine to look after your Health 
⭐️ Benefits beyond just improved Mobility 
⭐️ ideal for a busy Christmas, Summer & start to 2026

Online Pilates has NEW options for the festive season…helping you end 2025 & start 2026 with great physical health! 

https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/onlineclasses

#onlinepilates #pilatesonline #matpilates #injuryprevention pilatesforrunners 19/12/2025

We are almost there…and if the process of getting to your Summer Holidays had left your body a little fried…then this post is for you!

⭐️ Look after the Spine to look after your Health
⭐️ Benefits beyond just improved Mobility
⭐️ ideal for a busy Christmas, Summer & start to 2026

Online Pilates has NEW options for the festive season…helping you end 2025 & start 2026 with great physical health!

https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/onlineclasses

pilatesforrunners

We are almost there…and if the process of getting to your Summer Holidays had left your body a little fried…then this post is for you! ⭐️ Look after the Spine to look after your Health ⭐️ Benefits beyond just improved Mobility ⭐️ ideal for a busy Christmas, Summer & start to 2026 Online Pilates has NEW options for the festive season…helping you end 2025 & start 2026 with great physical health! https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/onlineclasses #onlinepilates #pilatesonline #matpilates #injuryprevention pilatesforrunners

Photos from Fiona Dowling Pilates's post 26/09/2025

All about that Hip Extension 🙌 (& Pilates & the trails)

Glute Bridges during the Week 🦵🏻 = Leg Drive for the Hills on the Weekend 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🥳

If you need more leg drive in your world…join the movement 👀 https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/




(& Pilates & the trails)

26/08/2025

Setting up sustainable Spring Habits…

🙏🏻Post Run Mobility or Strength as a way to combat the dreaded DOMS // Accelerate recovery & feel ready for the next one!

🏃🏻‍♀️ ⏩️ 💪🏻

⭐️ Post Run straight to the Mat is an easy habit to build into your training routine

⭐️ Express Pilates classes are now available at FD Pilates // 20-30mins of express core, glues or mobility are manageable chunks to tack onto your training session

⭐️ Bring your snacks with you…gotta keep feeling that engine!

⭐️ View Membership options & Sign up for your 7 Day Free Trial https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/

01/08/2025

Some winter faves….all about keeping the muscles limber & the body warm 🔥

⚡️ Pilates exercises that incorporate multiple muscle groups are a great option if your time poor or want to lift that intensity

⚡️ PLANK • SUPINE BRIDGE • LATERAL WORK • HAMSTRING & CORE

⚡️ Well rounded strength, flexibility & movement control is achieved!

⚡️ Let me know your favourites or if you have any Pilates related questions!

Also , I decided it’s cold enough to double down on the warmth…Pilates by the fire today! 🫣

04/04/2025

Ready for another month to zoom by 🚀

Plenty of public holiday days & hopefully some kind Autumn weather 🍂

But certainly time of year to start planning for those winter months!

Term 2 & 3 is always an optimal time of year to bring Pilates into your life! 💪🏻

Term 2 starts from April 28th…with options for newbies, experienced and all you endurance sport junkies! 👋🏻

Reach out to nab your spot now…before things book out! 👀

Enquire about Online options for April & beyond too! 💻

Photos from Fiona Dowling Pilates's post 08/03/2025

A not so summery Summer occupied with Splash 💦 Bike 🚴🏼 & Run 🏃🏻‍♀️

Concluding with the prize of hearing 📣 ”Fiona…You are an IRONMAN”

Race week panic including dosing myself with Omrub - Organic Muscle Rub anti-inflammatory muscle rub & CLIF Bar Builder Protein Bars. 🧡❤️

Along with Pilates Sports Clinic keeping the body oiled and primed to move well. 🌟

The post race aftermath has followed an almost identical approach…taper & recovery are quite similar it seems and equally important!

Highly recommend having plenty of taper, race day & post race recovery tools at hand to make the whole process a lot more successful and only just as painful as it needs to be!

Photos from Fiona Dowling Pilates's post 26/01/2025

⚡️ Online Pilates has a new format & a new look for 2025 🥳

⚡️ 2025 is all about making Online Pilates even more accessible, convenient & on-demand

⚡️ Head to https://www.fionadowlingpilates.co.nz/

⚡️ Where you will find:

▪️ Sports specific strengthening Pilates —> Released in a series for targeted & progressive content

▪️ An Online Library with a range of Pilates classes —> Find what you need to compliment your week, recovery & training needs, revisit all your favourite classes

▪️ Recovery section —> Optimise those adaptations with active recovery - mobility & stretch classes

⚡️ DM with your email & I will invite you to the monthly membership programme.

⚡️ Or head to the website (linked above) & try the free introductory class option

🤗 Join me to get strong & healthy in 2025 while you pursue your endurance sport endeavours


Photos from Fiona Dowling Pilates's post 12/01/2025

👋🏻 Recovering from a training session…Or preparing for the one to come?!

✌🏻 I’m choosing…covering all basis with 🙏🏻

🦵🏻When your calf’s tell you they’ve done some work…it calls for a bit of TLC including; massage, anti-inflammatory, organic 🧡

#2025

Photos from Fiona Dowling Pilates's post 22/11/2024

👀 Looking for something different on the Gift front this Christmas? 🎁 🎄

OR maybe tike to drop a few hints...to ensure you have something great gifted to you!! 🔊

✖️ Steer clear from packaging / retail / more socks

✔️ A Pilates Gift Voucher will offer experience, health & last longer than a box of chocolates!

✔️ Choose the right Pilates voucher for your budget & fit....Custom Vouchers ▪︎ 2025 Term Membership ▪︎ Starter Pack ▪︎ Online Classes & Summer Series

✔️ Loads on offer...get in touch & we can arrange a great Christmas gift 🎅

✔️ Check out the Summer Series - Perfect way to occupy you over the Summer period, from home or whilst away on holidays...access anywhere you have your phone/laptop/internet 👊

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Location

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156 Bealey Avenue
Christchurch