Pilates is based on the principle that before working the peripheral parts of the body, the core needs to be strong and stable. Pilates seeks to develop an equal balance of abdominal and lower back musculature in order to build strength, agility and muscle tone in a balanced way. Each Pilates exercise is a lesson in opposition. Movement in one direction is lengthened and controlled into the next, while oppositional muscles stabilize. This allows Pilates to lengthen and strengthen muscles simultaneously, helping to create an energized, pain-free, flexible and strong body.
Pilates equipment classes are the recommended class for any client recovering from injury or with special conditions.
Core Challenge on Equipment (taught by Scott Vannan)
This class takes Pilates equipment to the next level. Students move from station to station following a routine that changes every other week. Enjoy the benefits of resistance training while increasing your cardiovascular health. This class is for participants who wish to see results quickly and enjoy being continuously challenged.
This class has a maximum of 8 participants.
Beginner Pilates Equipment
The Beginner Pilates Equipment class will introduce you to the principles of Pilates and teach participants how to correctly and safely use the Pilates equipment such as the Reformer, Stability Chair and the Cadillac wall unit. The pace of this class is moderate, yet challenging and will tone muscles, strengthen the core and provide an invigorating total-body workout.
This class has a maximum of 4 participants.
Private Pilates Equipment
A personal training session is the most effective way to learn and practice the Pilates principles. Our instructors will develop a customized program specific for each clients individual needs. Whether you are recovering from a specific injury or enhancing your sport performance Pilates equipment is able to adapt and challenge any level.
We recommend that each new client first completes a minimum of 3 private Pilates equipment before moving into any Pilates equipment group classes. Private Pilates equipment classes can be booked at various times to fit your schedule.
STOTT Pilates Equipment (taught by Mia Soehn)
This class is based on the STOTT Pilates method. The STOTT method is a progressive approach to Pilates exercises that focuses on specific breath patterns, proper alignment, core stabilization and muscular endurance training. This class will primarily use the Reformer with some exercises perfomed on the Cadillac (wall unit).
This class has a maximum of 4 participants.
Classical Pilates Equipment (taught by Rena Blom)
This class is based on a primarily classical approach to Pilates equipment work to help students achieve greater whole body strength, flexibility, and awareness. Most of the work is centred on the Reformer with some use of other Pilates equipment, including the Cadillac (wall unit), Chair, and Magic Circle, to individualize the repertoire.
