Pilates has the stretching benefits of a yoga class and the
strengthening of a gym routine. This type of exercise is beneficial to
your mind and body, leaving you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and
with a greater sense of well being when you're done. Pilates is a safe,
no-impact way to get exercise, build strength, and stretch all of the
major muscles groups in a logical sequence.
When embarking on
the new program, try to commit yourself to it for two to three times a
week. The first two weeks will be the toughest, but quickly you will
see and feel the difference that Pilates makes to your body. Remember
that it took years to create the body you have today so it won't change
overnight. Stick to it; you will be glad you did.
Joseph Pilates the innovator of Pilates believes,“Contrology is a complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. It develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.” Even today, with some changes to the original method, these basic principles incorporated in the Pilates based methods still prove true. More and more people are realizing the benefits of exercise that he developed for the whole body, creating a rapid increase and demand for Pilates Mat and Reformer classes.
Benefits of Pilates
Firm and toned muscles
Improved posture
Flexibility and balance
Participants leave feeling energized
More efficient respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory systems
Streamlines and lengthens the body
Lower stress level
Strengthens immune system
Slenderizes the buns and thighs, helping “defy” gravity
Floor Work and Reformers Over
the years the original floor work and reformers have grown to a system
of over 500 exercises that can also be implemented with a bed-like
apparatus that has a sliding platform with pulleys, cables, and
springs, otherwise known as the Reformer. Use of your own weight and
resistance from the springs is what creates total body strengthening
without strain. Various positions can be performed on the Reformer,
such as standing, lying down, sitting, kneeling, and jumping. All of
these positions are specific to targeting large and small muscle
groups. In addition to the whole body workout, Pilates exercises are
designed to increase core strength, tighten abdominal muscles, and
protect and strengthen the back.
Mat Pilates Is the original floor work of Pilates before there were apparatuses like the reformer. Uitalizing your own body weight , straps , bands , rings and towles, body balancing , toning and condition the body.
Mat classes consist of up to 3 students and one instructor and are also an
hour in length. These classes are small to provide for individual attention and
so that integrity will not be lost. Pilates Mat work does not use equipment and
can be done at home or when traveling. These classes will go through a flowing
sequence that builds core strength and increases flexibility.
Semi-Private Sessions Pilates mat sessions at Envisions are semi-private, which means it's much smaller (no more than 4 people) than a group session. You get the same attention as you would from a private session for a reduced price.
These semi-private sessions are great for a small group of friends, couples or families.
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