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You alone will be instructed by one of our certified and highly skilled instructors through their development of a Pilates program especially designed for your goals & needs. This program incorporates use of all the equipment such as the Cadillac, Reformer, Wunda Chair, & Tower unit in addition to the matwork & other small apparatus. Prerequisite: None Semi-Private Pilates Equipment Session You and one other student will be instructed by one of our certified and highly skilled instructors through their development of a Pilates program especially designed for your goals & needs. This program incorporates use of all the equipment such as the Cadillac, Reformer, Wunda Chair, & Tower unit in addition to the matwork & other small apparatus. Prerequisite: Prior Pilates training with a reputable instructor or studio permission. Beginning Matwork Students at this level will learn the basic fundamentals and exercises of the method of Pilates. Prerequisite: Either no prior experience with this class level or some prior experience or knowledge. Beg/Inter Matwork Students at this level should be able to perform a roll up & a plank without assistance. Prerequisite: Beginning level experience. Pilates Core Conditioning This class will develop strength in the muscles needed to support the natural alignment of the spine and pelvis. Many exercises will be familiar to those who have attended the beginner or intermediate mat class, but you should expect new challenges as well. While stability is always an integral aspect of a Pilates workout, this class seeks to focus in on stability and its importance in balance, posture, and injury prevention. Prerequisites: None Standing Pilates The founder of Pilates PhysicalMind Institute, Joan Breibart, describes how the practice of Standing Pilates leads to, “A neurorepatterning that will translate into functional, correct movement in standing, sitting or bending over to pick up something.” Through Standing Pilates one can improve posture, have less back, neck and shoulder pain, strengthen and shape leg muscles as well as increase balance to prevent falls and bruises. Practitioners have noticed improvement in their everyday activities including more accurate golf swings (and competitive scores!). Jackie Podence will begin each Standing Pilates class with a warm up and stretching followed by multiple versions of the 22 Standing Pilates exercises and more conditioning. She will guide the students through exercises isolating the pelvic floor muscles and also working them in conjunction with core muscle groups. *Those with hip, knee or ankle troubles will be shown how to adapt exercises to their particular needs. During Standing exercises, it is crucial for the pelvic floor muscles to be engaged. Working this particular muscle group prevents Prolapse, the falling down of internal organs as the result of a weak pelvic floor. Weak pelvic floor muscles also lead to incontinence which is the inability to control the flow of urine. Incontinence affects twenty-five million Americans. Prerequisite: None Focus on Fundamentals Class An introduction to the Pilates method focusing on coordination of basis body mechanics with coordinated breath & core control. Prerequisite: None. “Aging with Vitality”, Pilates for Seniors Addresses & corrects the issues related to aging, such as Osteoporosis, Arthritis, breath control, muscular strength, incontinence, flexibility, and stability & balance, making for a more active & enjoyable life in the elder years. Exercises will be done at a pace in accordance with the abilities of the students. Prerequisite: Doctor’s approval for a preexisting condition, and/or 50+ years of age. Certain issues can develop later in life, but that doesn’t mean that it has to have control over your life. We treat our Senior citizens with honor & dignity. Our instructor’s face the challenges brought on with this stage of life is experience & knowledge based. We believe that it can be a time of renewed learning and rediscovery of the body & self that brings with it vitality and vibrancy in our students. Pre & Post Natal Mat Classes The Fusion Pilates™ for Pre & Post Natal is a unique system that combines the principals of Pilates and yoga to serve the expectant mother's body and mind. This class will help to relieve lower back strain, fatigue and constipation. It also helps to prevent varicose veins, incontinence and leg swelling. The system maintains your strength and flexibility, builds stamina for the birthing process, increases blood circulation and oxygen to your baby and is gentle enough to continue right up to your due date. Post-Partum women will recover abdominal strength and toning while relieving upper body tension from carrying the baby to quickly regain strength and energy. Feel free to bring your baby to class as long as they're not walking or too mobile!" Prerequisite: Doctor’s approval for fitness. |
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219 North Salem Street, Suite 103, Apex, NC 27502