We get asked a lot “What Pilates fitness level is appropriate for me?” or “Do you think I can do a higher fitness level?”. As an education-focused studio, we prioritize your safety and long-term fitness health over instant results. Jumping into the wrong level could cause injury which is the last thing we want. While fitness expectations and personal health goals vary widely from person to person it’s important to assess your current, very real fitness level, age, and learning…
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Functional movement is defined by physical activities that focus on supporting someone’s daily routine. Pilates equipment is designed around household furniture; think twin-sized bed or standing up out of a chair. Joseph Pilates specifically developed the exercises in an effort to enhance one’s ability to enjoy everyday activities of daily living. As a functional movement method of exercise, Pilates supports healthy aging. What is functional movement? Think of functional as rolling out of bed, getting up off the floor. It’s…
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There is a distinction that should be made between physically working out and exercising with the intention of being mindful of how you move. But what is it? We’ll explore what mindful movement means and why Pilates is considered a mindful movement. We’ve all felt that cleansing bliss from a sweet sweat. It feels like a washing away of stress, a release through movement for a need for control, accuracy, or restraint. It can feel like freedom! If a dirty…
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Did you know Pilates has been a popular form of exercise since the 1920s, and for good reason! The form of fitness is safe, low impact, and appropriate for everyone from ages 10 to 100! The Pilates method teaches students to move better through its focus on nine specific principles which incorporate mind, body, and spirit. What are the Key Principles of Pilates? There are nine key Pilates principles, all related to mind, body, and spirit, that are practiced in…
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Sometimes we need the help of a friend to hold us accountable. This year, be the person who assists a friend in keeping them working out! This year, join our Pilates Bring A Friend Challenge and help someone achieve their fitness goals. Why we need friends. Well, it’s kind of a no-brainer! Someone who you love and who loves you, who you respect and respects you, who you trust, and who trusts you! Strong friendships help contribute to our overall…
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New Pilates in-studio membership and package offerings that make the best of both worlds. Now you have the option to use one of your Pilates apparatus classes as a virtual or in-studio class if it better suits your schedule, availability, and what you’re searching for in your workouts! New In-Studio Membership Offerings: If you know your schedule and it’s the same week-to-week, studio memberships are a great way to stay consistent! We recommend coming twice a week to see the…
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