Pilates Mat and Equipment Description

 

Private / Semi-Private Pilates Equipment-based Training

 

 

 

 

Absolute Beginner Pilates Mat and Reformer Series

A 6 week series for new Pilates clients. Working together in a small group of 4, you’ll be introduced to the beginner level Pilates mat and reformer exercises, with emphasis placed on learning proper Pilates breathing, developing “core” connection, strength, flexibility and proper alignment.. You will begin to understand how to access your Powerhouse muscles and work to maintain that engagement through movement. You will become familiar with your beginning safe ranges of motion and how to tell when you’re ready to increase the challenge by increasing your range of motion. The instructor will provide you with any modifications you may need for weakness, injury or discomfort. 

 

[1 Month,  Limited to 4 students at a time]

 

 

Essential Mat

Introduces the five basic principles of Pilates to help enhance awareness of your breathing and postural alignment. You will learn the initial Essential Mat repertoire, which is taught in layer one. Modifications are given if needed to promote safety, success and to prevent injuries from occurring.

 

 

Intermediate Mat Class

If you have been practicing Essential Mat (at least 6 months and/or have a recommendation from the instructor) you are ready for the Intermediate Mat class.

 

The full intermediate Mat is taught in sequence. This class may include the use of small equipment to enhance understanding of mind/body awareness. The Intermediate exercises will keep challenging you as you add more abdominal connection and through the use of props such as weighted balls, Bosu, stability ball, flex band and stability cushion.

 

 

Advanced Mat Class

> (At least 6-12 months of Pilates training and recommendation of instructor)

 

You will learn in layers the advanced Mat repertoire. The class may vary from full Mat or include the small equipment to enhance awareness and functional ability. This class improves overall strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination.

 

The use of the small equipment is incorporated in the Intermediate and Advance Mat Classes. Small equipment includes: BOSU trainer, Arc Barrels, Form Rollers, Flex Bands and Magic Circles.

 

 

 

Cardio -Tramp Circuit Training

Challenge your core and build stamina using innovative and simple jumping combinations, separated with intervals of upper and lower body strength and flexibility exercises on the Cardio Tramp™ Circuit on the Reformer. This ultimate cardio / strength interval class, challenges your core, and total body strength, elevates your heart rate, while focusing on proper jumping technique. The Cardio-Tramp offers a softer, more resilient surface for a lower-impact jumping experience. Cardio-Tramp sessions can be sustained longer because of the elastic rebound nature of the trampoline’s webbing. This new format keeps you on the move. 

 

 

 

 

Pink Ribbon Pilates Program

This is a beginners’ Pilates mat & reformer training offered to breast cancer survivors. During the six week you will learn specific exercises to increase your shoulder joint mobility that will eliminate tightness and discomfort on the affected shoulder. As well as strengthening your core muscle to correct postural alignment. Please call if you are a candidate.

 

 

Pilates Mat w/Resistance 

The use of the small equipment is incorporated in the Intermediate and Advance Mat Classes. Small equipment includes: BOSU trainer, Arc Barrels, Form Rollers, Flex Bands and Magic Circles, Stability Balls.

 

 

Pilates Reformer For Men

This is a specially designed STOTT PILATES® Reformer Program for male clients. The class will boost your athletic performance and strengthen the core to minimize the risk of injury. You will learn specific exercises designed for men. Learn how to tackle this total body workout for optimum strength, endurance, agility and conditioning.

 

 

Pilates Mat/Reformer Progression- Beginner To Intermediate Mat and Reformer training.

This group class is a combination of a Pilates mat class and a Reformer class. The Reformer is a specially designed spring resistance- base piece of equipment to develop a strong and supple core. Both sections of the class will challenge you to connect to that core strength and then to move from it. It is a fun, full body workout that improves posture, flexibility, strength and balance.