• Just stretching
• Just good core work
• Simple
• Just for dancers
• Just for women
• Just some choreographed callistenics performed on a mat at your gym
• Something one learns in a weekend or – or six months for that matter
• Learned from a book , over the Internet, or from a video

• Exercise that increases strength, flexibility, range of motion, coordination, balance and proprioception of the entire body.
• Exercise that emphasizes perfect skeletal alignment to place the joints (vertebra included) in the most stress-free position possible.
• Exercise that teaches movement strategy to create pain-free and fluid ranges of motion
• Exercise that creates a more efficient gait – this means playing tennis with less fatigue and risk of injuries (ever pull a calf muscles on the court?).
• Exercise where all moves are core initiated, so that your legs and arms are strengthened to support the natural curves of the spine rather than trained in isolation which puts unbalanced stress on the muscles of the spine, pelvis or shoulder girdle pulling them out of alighnment.
• Exercise that addresses the full kinetic chain linkages.
• Where a trained instructor watches the micro moves of your body to uncover compensatory movement patterns and makes adjustments. This is what creates a balanced musculo-skeletal system.
• Exercise gives you a flat belly and lifted backside (becuase it is anatomically correct!).
• Exercise that when done properly is safe for those with injuries, osteoporosis, stenosis, and other issues.
• Exercise that greatly improves your sports performance
• Exercise that leads to unified whole body health – the perfect trinity of body, mind and spirit.
• Most of the equipment utilizes springs as resistance. The benefit of this is that as the springs recoil there is an increased benefit of eccentric load on the muscles (otherwise known as negatives.) This is where the muscle elongates as an increased load is placed on it and it highly effective in strengthening muscle. The springs create a control and coordination unmatched by standard weight lifting.

While Pilates exercise is best known for its deep abdominal and back work, the truth is that it strengthens the entire body while correcting improper body alignment and mechanics. Pilates Core Training applies the most current principles in exercise science and biomechanics. Its updated approach to traditional Pilates makes the exercises safer and more effective as they emphasizethe natural curves of the spine. Pilates creates well developed muscles without creating the muscle imbalances that many traditional exercises can cause. The mind/body emphasis on proper breathing and concentration on smooth motions enhance neuromuscular re-education. This creates more efficient and effective movement patterns, improved posture, positive body awareness and control which spills over into other areas of your life. Each workout develops strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.

Equipment: Use of reformers, towers and Wunda chairs. Maximum 7 per class. Must have attended Beginner Equipment or have prior experience on the equipment or private sessions. Designed for multi-level participation.

Beginning Equipment: Learn the basics of reformer and tower exercises and alignment fundamentals. 7 per class.

Modified Equipment: Exercises are modified for those with special conditions such as osteoporosis, stenosis, back pain, joint conditions, etc.

**Advanced Equipment: More Challenging exercises, faster pace. Must know fundamentals and have a strong core. Pre-approval required.

Beginning Mat: Learn the valuable alignment fundamentals and begin your core strengthening.

Mat Multi-Level Props: Use of exercise bands, large stability balls, rollers, rings, medicine balls, BOSUs, etc. Can make the classic exercises more challenging or supportive. Designed for Multi-Level participation.

Advanced Mat: More challenging exercises, faster pace.