pilates

Cardio Pilates
A conditioning workout for the whole body. The class consists of an aerobic warm-up followed by Pilates-style total body conditioning exercises. This class is free and available to members only.

Pilates on the Ball
This exciting and challenging fitness class focuses on core stability exercise and incorporates elements of flexibility, coordination, balance and strength with the use of stability balls and other props.

Beginning Pilates
A balanced workout of exercises designed to focus on the stabilizing muscles of the abs and back. Mat workouts are designed to promote both control and flexibility while working in a variety of positions. Pilates provides a total body workout and complements cardio and weight training.

Intermediate Pilates
Take your training to a higher level with a class that builds on the basics, increasing the difficulty of each exercise and introducing some new ones. The class focuses on working one exercise right into the next, creating a complete and challenging workout.

Pilates Sculpt
This class consists of half an hour of strength and conditioning using free weights, followed by Pilates mat work targeted to improve abdominal strength. The strength portion incorporates dynamic movements – lunges, kicks and squats -- that engage the core muscles in order to maintain balance.

Pilates for New Moms
Try this Pilates class to get back into exercising and play with your baby through a fun and challenging workout. This is an opportunity to meet other local moms and babies and to learn exercises that you and your baby can do at home. We will focus on restoring core strength, improving posture, strengthening your back and learning new ways to stretch and breathe.  This class is ideal for moms with babies under one year old, but all moms and babies are welcome. Please check with your healthcare provider, but generally this class is great for moms four weeks after delivery (or six weeks after a C-section). Many of the exercises will target the abdomen, pelvic floor, buttocks, hips and thighs, and we’ll do exercises to encourage balance, coordination and flexibility too. Please bring a big blanket, a sense of humor and your little one!

Intermediate Pilates Sculpt
This class builds on previous successes, adding new material to challenge participants. Benefits of this class are deep core strengthening, upper body toning, improved balance, posture and flexibility.

Pilates Props Workout
Intensify your Pilates mat workout using a variety of props, including elastic bands, foam roller and the Pilates ring (also called the Magic Circle). Use the roller to build balance and challenge your stability. Use the ring to fully engage the core muscles, and use elastic bands to increase resistance.

Power Mat
This 45-minute class will get your morning moving! Traditional Pilates mat work will be intensified through faster
pacing or increased repetitions, as well as through the addition of fitness circles, foam rollers, flex bands and light hand weights. Core stabilization principles will be introduced in the first week only.