WHAT IS REFORMER PILATES?
Originating from the innovative work of Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, this fitness method focuses on controlled movements, precise alignment, and mindful breathing. Pilates called his method "Contrology." Exercises are performed on a mat and on specially designed equipment. The Pilates system includes exercises for every part of the body and applications for every kind of activity.
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Our Pilates Reformers provide a fun, invigorating and unique form of exercise with countless benefits. The Reformer is a versatile machine using springs for resistance, a carriage, straps and bars to tailor the routine to your needs. The reformer can be used lying, sitting or standing and is personalized so you get an awesome workout.
BENEFITS OF PILATES
Strengthens the Core
Improves Balance
Improves Coordination
Decreases Stress
Safe, Low Impact
Safe for ages 10 to 100
Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure. To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability.
— Joseph Hubertus Pilates
We teach the 9 Pilates Principles:
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Breathing: Breath is integrated into every movement in order to focus our awareness on what we are doing, to improve the flow of oxygen through our bodies and to improve the capacity of our lungs.
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Concentration: We will only have you complete as many repetitions as you can without losing your concentration/form.
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Control: Maintain proper form, alignment and effort during each exercise so that you are engaging your mind to stay in control of each movement.
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Centering: Develop a strong, stable and flexible center.
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Precision: Perform each exercise with optimum alignment, unconscious control, and just the right amount of effort.
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Balanced Muscle Development: With practice, you will understand, develop, and maintain correct alignment and form which leads to balanced muscle development.
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Rhythm/Flow: All movements in Pilates are done with a sense of rhythm and flow to create smooth, graceful and functional movements.
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Whole Body Movement: Integrates movement into a flowing whole body experience, integrating mind, body and spirit to create a life of balance.