Pilates
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“Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakeably reflected in the way you walk, you play, and the way you work.” – -Joseph H. Pilates
The Pilates Method is an approach in mind & body integration that was created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920′s. The fundamental principles focus on balance, concentration, control, centered awareness, fluid movements, and breath.
Pilates enhances a core strength that increases flexibility, coordination and spatial awareness. The repertoire is performed as a mat class or on specialized equipment utilizing springs for resistance.
Pilate engages the whole person, not just the muscles. For everybody from an athlete to mother, Pilates will develop and enhance stamina, posture, alignment & core strength for elite performance to everyday activities.
How is this done?
The Pilates Method uses specifically designed equipment and floor exercises to promote uniform development of the body. This allows weaker muscles to develop instead of the body continuously relying on the stronger muscles to do the work.
Pilates focuses on the core muscles first, specifically the abdominals, butt and back, in a sense, working the muscles from the inside out. This achieves and maintains a balanced and aligned body.
What are the benefits of Pilates?
- Elongates muscles without building bulk.
- Slims problem areas such as the hips, buttocks and thighs.
- Strengthens the back by building support in the abdominals.
- Increases flexibility while building strength.
- Improves posture, coordination, circulation and overall health.
- Lowers the risk of injury by eliminating tension and stress on the joints, back, and the neck.
- Increases better range of motion.
- Promotes relaxation and a sense of well being.
- Decreased back and neck pain.
- Improves flexibility.
Who can benefit from Pilates?
- People needing special consideration to injured and problem areas including back pain, scoliosis, shoulder issues, fibromyalgia, etc.
- The super fit: athletes, dancers, and martial artists.
- Women who are pre and post-natal.
- Anyone wanting to shape and define their body.
Recommended Attire:
There are a few things to consider when you dress for a Pilates workout.
- Make sure your clothes give enough to let you move and fully stretch. Your instructor will need to be able to see your body well enough to see the alignment of your bones and how your muscles are engaging. So, while loose is OK, baggy is not.
- You will also want to avoid baggy clothing because some Pilates exercises could be a bit revealing if your clothes are too loose.
- Pilates is usually performed barefoot, so no fancy footwear is needed.
- Hair should be worn up or back away from the face and participants should avoid dangling jewelry.
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Linda Moeller Brown Linda has over 30 years of experience in the field of fitness, as a General Manager with Sparetime Inc, Northern California Tennis Clubs, Programs Manager, and Fitness Director, personal training, and group fitness training. She is a USTA ranked tennis player, and avid cyclist. Linda’s qualifications include certifications with:
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Paula Ainsleigh Paula is a fitness professional with more than 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. Her experience ranges from being an instructor to managing fitness programs. Her qualifications include:
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Mary Stabbert Mary has been personally practicing Pilates for over five years. In her journey to find strength and flexibility she fell in love with the Pilates method. She began the certification process through Balanced Body University a year ago and has teaching experience in both mat Pilates and reformer. She will continue to train through BBU to complete her comprehensive certification. Training and Education:
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Schedule Descriptions:
Private Sessions – Scheduled private, customized one-on-one Pilates Reformer training. Fee based.
Small Group Reformer – 3 to 5 participants each on a Reformer with instruction by a certified, trained, experienced Pilates instructor. Fee based.
Barre Boot Camp Small Group Training – Total body workout that fuses ballet barre work, cardio, Pilates, floor work and strength training. Fee based.
Posture Perfect – 40 minutes Pilates standing and seated in the chair. Focus is on posture, balance, flexibility and core. Free with gym or aqua membership.
Fit & FUNctional – Improve heart fitness, functional strength, coordination, balance while moving to fun music. All standing or seated in chair. No getting up or down off the floor. Free with gym or aqua membership.
Introduction to Pilates – Monthly, complimentary introduction to Pilates Reformer class. See schedule for day, date and time.
