Pilates Advantage

WHAT ARE PILATES AND GYROTONIC® SESSIONS LIKE?

With Pilates, while you may find that this type of conditioning is slowerpaced than other things you may have tried, it is deceptively effective even with low repetition and low impact.  The precision of the movements helps to rebalance and re-sculpt the musculature of the body, and improve ease of movement throughout one's daily activities.  A contemporary approach combining cardiovascular work with strength training and toning is also an option.  Instructors are happy to design a program incorporating elements of both to target cllients’ personal goals.  With the circular, spiraling,and fluid movements of Gyrotonic work, you get not only great tension-relief and flexibility, but great core conditioning and strength training in a more aerobic workout. 

Both systems can be used in a multitude of ways: to address post-rehab oriented issues such as problem backs and weak joints; for general conditioning, toning, and body sculpting, for sports specific performance.  Both systems are used by rehabilitation clinics, professional dance companies, professional athletes, as well as fitness enthusiasts.

Much attention is paid to posture, alignment, which muscles the body is using for various movements, then retraining the body with targeted stretching and strengthening  The goal is to achieve the best alignment possible, and greater ease of movement in the course of  one's daily activities.  These aretypes of work that are helpful beyond just the hours one spends per week actually in the sessions.  They help with neuro-muscular repatterning to change the way the body naturally holds and supports itself, and the way one walks and moves.  The benefits are enjoyed by people of all ages and stages of fitness.  Both systems provide real mind-body exercise that provide significant results.