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Try a Pilates Reformer Class! and here is why...

 

Are you tired of your old ‘going to the gym’ routine? The same old weights, treadmill, and elliptical can get boring quickly because of the repetitive and mindless movement. Pilates will get you out of that monotonous cycle and jump start your mind to work with your body.

A Pilates Reformer class can offer many customized exercises to get you out of your rut and on to a better, more balanced body. Certified Pilates instructors are rigorously trained in over 500 different exercises so you will never get bored. Not only that, but just when you think you’ve got it mastered, we make it harder! In Pilates, you can change the smallest detail, such as inhaling instead of exhaling at the point of exertion, to make the exercise more effective, challenging, productive and fun.
A typical Pilates Reformer class is a full body workout that addresses more than just muscular toning. Each one hour session will include strength training, flexibility, abdominal conditioning, balance work, and spinal movement in all planes of direction. You can add a great cardiovascular workout by using the Jump Board at the foot of the Reformer.
Say goodbye to the uncomfortable short, tight and bulked up feeling you get from kettle bells, bar bells and dumb bells. Pilates incorporates springs for resistance rather than weights. The springs are more effective than weights because they mimic the natural contraction of your muscles. The result is improved balance, better postural alignment and a wonderful lengthening sensation.
Pilates can supplement your weight training more effectively, offer variety to help you cross train your activities, prevent injuries, and promote a healthier, more mindful approach to your workout. You can also supplement time on the elliptical or treadmill with a Jump Board session. Next time you grow tired of your same old trip to the gym, switch it up and seek out a Pilates Reformer class.

Three Pilates muscles that produce BIG results!

Pilates will strengthen your muscles from the inside out. This concept has long been known by dancers and elite athletes. Now it appeals to everyone because students are realizing that Pilates can be very effective for your everyday life. From something as simple as a the way a mother carries her child around all day to a static desk job that leaves you stiff, sore, and prone to carpal tunnel; Pilates can help your body function.

Most conventional workouts only focus on the large muscle groups, such as the Quadriceps femoris (thighs), Pectoralis Major (chest), and the Latissimus dorsi (back). If you are constantly focused only on the large muscle groups, then you are not working to your body’s full potential and could be more prone to injuries. With proper technique through Pilates, you can actually re-train your body to move both efficiently and effectively.

Pilates focuses on the smaller more intrinsic muscles; such as the Psoas, the Serratus anterior, and the deepest layer of the abdominals called the Transversus abdominis.These 3 muscles are important for: preventing injuries, improving posture, and alleviating muscle tension.

1. The Psoas muscle runs from the low back to the front of the pelvis and down the upper leg. It allows all movement in the lower body to occur. The Psoas facilitates the hips to rotate, abduct, and flex. The body will not be aligned in correct posture without the strength and flexibility of the Psoas.
2. The Serratus anterior is under the arm near the scapula and interlaces with the muscles of the core. Most people carry their stress in their neck and shoulders and tend to unknowingly overwork those muscles. Pilates will teach you to use the Serratus instead of the Trapezius to alleviate that pain.
3. The Transversus abdominis lies under your six pack abs and stabilizes the movement of your torso. This muscle is activated by drawing in the belly button to the spine. If this muscle is neglected then you are at a higher risk for injuring your back.

Pilates Reformer Class

Are you tired of your old ‘going to the gym’ routine? The same old weights, treadmill, and elliptical can get boring quickly because of the repetitive and mindless movement. Pilates will get you out of that monotonous cycle and jump start your mind to work with your body.

A Pilates Reformer class can offer many customized exercises to get you out of your rut and on to a better, more balanced body. Certified Pilates instructors are rigorously trained in over 500 different exercises so you will never get bored. Not only that, but just when you think you’ve got it mastered, we make it harder! In Pilates, you can change the smallest detail, such as inhaling instead of exhaling at the point of exertion, to make the exercise more effective, challenging, productive and fun.

A typical Pilates Reformer class is a full body workout that addresses more than just muscular toning. Each one hour session will include strength training, flexibility, abdominal conditioning, balance work, and spinal movement in all planes of direction. You can add a great cardiovascular workout by using the Jump Board at the foot of the Reformer.

Say goodbye to the uncomfortable short, tight and bulked up feeling you get from kettle bells, bar bells and dumb bells. Pilates incorporates springs for resistance rather than weights. The springs are more effective than weights because they mimic the natural contraction of your muscles. The result is improved balance, better postural alignment and a wonderful lengthening sensation.

Pilates can supplement your weight training more effectively, offer variety to help you cross train your activities, prevent injuries, and promote a healthier, more mindful approach to your workout. You can also supplement time on the elliptical or treadmill with a Jump Board session. Next time you grow tired of your same old trip to the gym, switch it up and seek out a Pilates Reformer class.