You + Pilates = Lifestyle Change

Who The Heck is Joseph Pilates?

Well, Joseph Pilates is the brilliant man from Germany who invented the exercises and who’s name we still use today.

Start Off With A Mat Class

In a mat class, you will be guided through every Pilates exercise and it won’t be easy, sorry. They are fun though. There is a particular order in which these exercises are taught. It’s like climbing a ladder of intensity by using your own weight and assisted by gravity.

How can you pass this up with names such as:
Hundred
Rolling like a ball
Seal
Crab
Jacknife
Teaser

Sounds like fun, right?

Don't Be Scared

I know, I know, sometimes these Pilates devices, or machines look like torture devices. They are not, I promise. If your body is tight in certain areas, then yes… it may feel like torture. BUT the more you do Pilates, the less you will feel like being tortured.

Does that help?

Props Are Fun!

There are so many props that can help assist you in various exercises. No, you can’t cheat! They are there to help you if ya need it.

I love using them to teach with, because if someone has tight hamstrings there are many props that can be used to help that person reach their goal of well… lengthened hamstrings. Make sense?

The Magic Circle

This is my favorite! It truly is a magic circle, because it can work your butt, inner thighs, arms, stretch out your calves, hamstrings, and more importantly, its such a simple design. It’s A CIRCLE! Who would have thought a circle could do so much!

The Foam Roller

Are ya tight? I have one of these at home that I pass out on when I come home from a long day. I just lay on it and stretch out my body, or roll out my tight muscles. Sounds fun right? It’s amazing, I promise.

There are so many exercises to strengthen every part of your body. Once again, such a simple design that can do so much! It’s a piece of FOAM!

Grab A Chai Tea After

Just ’cause. Plus, you worked hard!

Joe On The Go

Just wanted to throw him in again. Strong man.

A Brief History

Joseph Pilates developed exercises to help cure himself of various ailments, one of them being Polio. As it turns out, he DID cure himself. During WWI, Pilates helped rehabilitate soldiers with exercises now known as, the Pilates Method.

Later, he moved to NY and opened a studio that attracted dancers and performers and helped them recover for their next performances. It was such a hit that from then on, he dedicated his life to helping others explore their bodies’ full potential.

Oh, did I mention that the first Pilates ‘machine’ was made with bed springs he gathered during the war to rehabilitae those in the army.
Once again, pretty smart.

Advance to Apparatus

Once you feel comfortable with the mat exercises, climb up on one of those machines. It’s called a Reformer. This machine glides back and forth with springs attached at the end to add resistance. It’s a good time!

Don’t think you can still cheat though. No Way!

It's All About Feeling Comfortable

What do I wear? COMFORTABLE CLOTHING! It’s all about wearing comfy clothes that make you feel good about yourself. Pilates is not a practice that is meant to make you feel bad about yourself.

Go out and treat yourself to some nice pants before you begin. Sweat pants will work too, but I give you permission to go buy some more. Go on…

No Cheese, Please

Don’t watch those cheesy videos. They don’t know what they’re talking about anyway. Unless. ya wanna laugh at people. (Which I love to do!)

Celebrate Yourself

You are perfect just the way you are. HOWEVER, you will feel like a new you once your body and your mind work together.

Try it out. You’ll be jumping in this beautiful turned out position, wearing a cute little pink hat too!