The Workout
Our Levels
Intro:
This orientation class is a 50 minute full body workout designed to teach you The fundamentals of Pilates. Clients will learn how to set up their machine, and how to use springs and straps correctly. In the best interest of your safety all new clients to our studio must take this class first, even if you have done Pilates prior to coming to Art of Pilates.
Level 1:
Strengthen and tone the body while practicing the fundamentals of pilates. This low impact exercise combines core, stabilization, strength, flexibility, balance and alignment, with concepts like mindfulness and breath work.
This workout is ideal for all fitness levels and can be easily modified to meet each individual body
Level 2:
This intermediate level includes level 1 and layers in professions building on the fundamentals with more complex exercises including unilateral work. This is a more challenging and intense level class.
This level must be mastered before going on to Level 3
Level 3:
Teacher approved, Level 3 is a more callenging and faster-paced class with advanced exercises incorporating whole body movement through training stability and mobility, functional movement patterns, challenging load and resistance and coordinating complex movements.
BENEFITS OF PILATES
BENEFITS OF PILATES
Pilates is a safe and effective whole body workout for all ages and levels of fitness. The source of all movement in pilates flows from the center of the body creating strength and a sense of calm and well being. The Reformer is an exercise machine used to incorporate the Pilates exercise technique for a challenging and intense workout. Springs, leverage, and body weight are used as resistance while performing movements targeting specific muscle groups. Workouts consist of controlled, flowing movements working your muscles through a full range of motion. The reformer adds increased resistance to the movement. By working to overcome this resistance, training results increase fitness levels.
- Corrects posture and alignment.
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Assists in the prevention of
osteoporosis and injury through resistance training.
- Strengthens, tones and elongates all muscles in the body.
- Increases range of motion and flexibility.
- Achieves greater results than yoga or weight training alone.
- Builds a stronger, leaner, and healthier body.
- Develops core strength without adding bulk.
- Improves posture and balance.
- Injury rehabilitation and prevention.
- Pre and post-pregnancy abdominal strengthening.
- Reduces Stress.
FAST RESULTS
Numerous professional athletes across a wide range of sports have added pilates to their training in order to enhance their conditioning and improve athletic performance. You will see astounding results after just ten sessions; friends will comment, boyfriends will swoon and husbands will look exceptionally grateful.
