Pilates

Pilates, originally called Contrology by Joseph Pilates, is a carefully structured and complete exercise program that constantly insists that each movement originates from your center. Pilates will enrich you with the fundamentals of movement.

Benefits of Pilates:

• Challenges deep abdominal muscles to build core strength
• Relieves tension & boosts energy through deep stretching
• Restores postural alignment and improves circulation
• Creates a stronger & more flexible spine
• Promotes recovery from strain or injury
• Increases joint range of motion
• Offers relief from back pain and joint stress
• Enhances mobility, agility & stamina

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Mat Pilates
Pilates class begins with focused abdominal exercises designed to increase blood flow and deepen the breath by challenging your core and pumping oxygen through the body. You will spend much of the class on the floor moving through a series of exercises proven to tighten your abs relieving back tension and toning your body all over. Pilates will give your body lean muscle throughout. Although Mat Pilates is “core-centric” work (meaning all exercises begin from your center), you will work your entire body.

Pilates Apparatus
The power of utilizing the Pilates Apparatus lies in its ability to provide mechanical advantage. The assistance or resistance that the Pilates Apparatus provides allows us to work the body in a range of motion that we otherwise could not effectively or safely maintain. A Pilates workout utilizing Apparatus is the path that leads to the greatest results.

Pilates Private Sessions on Apparatus:
55 minute One-on-one sessions designed specifically to meet your individual needs. They provide more personalized attention and may be more appropriate if you have current or past injuries, if you do not like a class setting or if you want the greater challenge and variety offered by the Apparatus. Sessions include use of the Pilates Apparatus: The Reformer and The Cadillac. They can also include Mat work, Stability balls, free weights, foam rollers, magic circles, and stretching if appropriate for you. Sessions are available by appointment, click here
for pricing.

Duet Sessions:
55 minute sessions are much like private sessions but they include two clients working with one teacher. If you have someone you would like to work out with who is about the same fitness level as you, you can schedule a duet session together. If you don't have anyone in mind, we suggest that you come in for at least one private session and we will evaluate your fitness level so that we can try to match you up with an appropriate duet partner. Often it will benefit you to do a series of private sessions before you move on to a duet. Each person is an individual and we will work with you to create the best possible duet or private experience. Partner sessions are available by appointment, please call for details.

Pilates on the Ball
In this Mat-based Pilates class, the addition of a stability ball serves to challenge balance and strength. Each exercise is designed to sculpt a leaner, tighter body. The acquired controlled, non-impact movements work together to improve core strength, coordination, and flexibility.

Specialty Pilates

Specialty pilates classes are available only upon request privately or in organized groups.

Pregnancy Pilates
Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for a healthy pregnancy helping you keep in shape. Pilates will help you increase deep abdominal strength, providing support for the uterus and baby and aiding in your posture to stay closer to neutral position controlling pelvic tilt. Pilates aids childbirth by increasing strength in the pelvic floor muscles. Modifications are provided for each trimester. No experience in Pilates is necessary although an introductory session is recommended.

Senior Pilates
Senior Pilates is specially designed for clients 55 years and older. This Pilates workout will restore the movement, strength and flexibility needed by seniors to carry out normal daily activities. Pilates may also help alleviate some of the pain associated with arthritis and sciatica. Exercises may be done standing or seated for seniors who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. Pilates has no age barriers and is an amazing tool for keeping aging bodies ageless

Pilates for the Game
Golfers, Tennis players, and Runners (to name a few):

• Learn to improve your game by rebalancing your body with Pilates. Gaining core strength and enhance the game of your choice with carefully chosen exercise designed for you and your discipline.

• Pilates for beginners
• Pilates for men only
• Pilates for women only
• Pilates for new moms
• Pilates for gardeners

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