Class Descriptions (Copy)
A general description of our classes from Reformer levels to TRX to Rehab and Seniors classes.
* Pre-natal Pilates classes are available on request.
Reformer 1
This class instills the 5 basic principles of Pilates.
(Breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular movement and stabilization, and head and cervical spine placement).
Includes 15 min of stretch/release work, 10 min of mat pilates work each class plus 50mins of reformer work. Foot corrector will be included in workouts. Pacing is slow and demos are provided. Great for gaining confidence and learning how to stabilize the spine correctly.
Reformer 2
This class builds on Reformer 1 essential level exercises, pacing is medium with fewer demos. 15 min of stretch/release work, 10 mins of pilates mat work and 50 min of reformer work. Foot corrector is included in workouts. Concepts of Athletic conditioning and power work outs are introduced.
Reformer 2 Circuit (Fridays)
This class is designed to introduce other pieces of equipment (stability chair, jumpboard and TRX). It is a jump up from reformer 2 as the above pieces of equipment are more intense and are mixed in with intervals on the reformer. This class is a good stepping stone for people who want to do a reformer 3 or the reformer 2/TRX class.
Reformer 2 &3 with TRX
The TRX is suspension training using straps locked into the ceiling. It involves a lot of planking so this must be mastered before entering this class. This class is intervals of TRX mixed in with Reformer exercises. Great way to bump the intensity up in your workout.
Reformer 3
This class builds on the reformer 2. Pacing is medium to fast. Intermediate level exercises are taught and mastered. 15 min of stretch/release work, 10 mins of pilates mat work and 50 mins of equipment use(varies each class). Equipment used can be one or two of the following: foot corrector, Reformer, jumpboard, stability chair, TRX)
Reformer 4
This class builds on the reformer 3. Pacing is fast. Intermediate and advanced level exercises are taught and mastered. 15 min of stretch/release work, 10 mins of pilates mat work and 50 mins of equipment use (varies each class). Equipment used can be one or two of the following: foot corrector, Reformer, jumpboard, stability chair, TRX) Excellent flexibility and strength required.
Seniors | Rehab
This class is 30mins of basic essential matwork and 30mins of basic reformer. Excellent for rehab of the low back and shoulders. Matwork includes use of flexbands, Pilates balls, and fitness circles.