Welcome To Pilates For Every Body!!!
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a series of controlled movements engaging the mind and body. The
movements are performed on specifically designed exercise apparatus and supervised by an extensively trained instructor.
More than 500 exercises using 5 different pieces of apparatus are used to develop the body uniformly. Exercises are performed using fewer, more precise
movements, requiring proper control and form. Because the mind is required to engage with your body to perform the movements correctly, a new awareness of
muscle function and control is experienced.
"It is the mind itself which builds the body." -Joseph H. Pilates
What to expect at "Pilates for Every Body"
Pilates for Every Body designs and conducts one-on-one sessions on the Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair and Ladder Barrel. The initial appointment includes a fitness screening, a postural evaluation and functional testing. Each additional appointment emphasizes exercise progression of original Pilates exercises. Each full session is 50 minutes in length.
Small group machine classes are available, as well as traditional mat classes and mat classes utilizing the stability ball, magic circle, foam roller and other apparatus. The class size is small, allowing the participants to receive proper instruction.
What are benefits of pilates?
-
DEVELOPS A STRONG CORE
Pilates develops a strong "core", or center of the body. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine. Pilates exercises develop core control, integrating the trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle.
-
BUILDS LONG MUSCLES AND FLEXIBLE JOINTS
Pilates elongates and strengthens, developing muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured.
-
CREATES AN EVENLY CONDITIONED BODY
In conventional workouts, weak muscles tend to get weaker and strong muscles tend to get stronger. The result is muscular imbalance - a primary cause of injury and chronic back pain. Pilates conditions the whole body - even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is over-trained or under-trained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned, helping you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater ease and less chance of injury.
-
TRAINS EFFICIENT PATTERS OF MOTION
Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous movements. By developing proper technique, you can actually re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion - invaluable for injury recovery, sports performance, good posture and optimal health.
-
IMPROVES THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION
Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely aware of how your body feels and how to control its movement. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. Correct breathing helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency. Last but not least, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress.
-
ONE OF THE SAFEST WORKOUTS YOU CAN DO
No other exercise system is so gentle to your body while giving it a challenging workout. Many of the exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing. Pilates is so safe, it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries.
Just one session with one of us and you'll quickly see why our clients achieve their fitness goals so quickly... and why "Pilates for Every Body" is THE best choice when it comes to personal fitness training.