What are the advantages of private lessons?

Individualized instruction utilizing all of the Pilates equipment is the most effective way to achieve results in your body. If you are a new to Pilates or have an injury you are overcoming, private lessons are essential to learning the method correctly so that you can integrate into classes and create your own personal Pilates practice.

What makes this PILATES experience different from the class I took at the gym or the DVD I do at home?

The PILATES method of training is based on the idea that you are strengthening the body in alignment while doing very precise movements. It's very difficult to learn the proper technique without a skilled instructor to help you align your body and give you feedback. Just doing the choreography of the exercises without using the proper muscle groups will not produce the results that you will achieve when you learn the method properly. The individual instruction you receive at Rivercity Pilates will be tailored to your body and create uniform balance,strength and flexibility in your body.

Who does PILATES?

This unique full-body exercise system is an integral part of conditioning for many actors, dancers, athletes, and health-conscious people worldwide. People of all ages and fitness levels, from the professional athlete to the morning walker can work effectively at their own pace. This method is especially appealing to those who have trouble getting started and feel uncomfortable with exercise.

What will PILATES do for me?

Change the Way You Look

We each have our own distinctive body shape, size and dimensions. Keeping this in mind, there are a number of ways that PILATES exercises can improve the way you look:
• Better posture
• Increased overal muscle-tone especially related to the torso and abdominal wall referred to as the POWERHOUSE/ SCOOP
• Less overall bulk - you'll move with more grace and ease

Change the Way You Feel

• When your body is incorrectly aligned for sustained periods of time, it is not uncommon to experience fatigue, discomfort and irritability. PILATES exercises will give you more energy and stamina to enjoy life!
• Lowered stress levels and increases overall sense of well-being
• Fewer headaches and less incidence of back pain (when skeletal structure imbalance is posture-based)
• Boosted immune system
• Sharper mental focus

Change the Way You Move

Have you ever watched children at play? Their movements flow naturally with grace, strength, stamina, suppleness and speed. They don't have tight muscles - they have bodies which work well because they are constantly on the move in a wide variety of ways. As adults, our movements become restricted to those activities that we perform day in and day out. We spend very little time moving in ways that are not a part of our daily routine. The PILATES exercise system will teach you how to restore your body's natural movement potential, developing:
• Improved flexibility
• Greater ratios of muscle tone leading to increased stamina for sports and leisure activites
• Less incidence of chronic injury

How often should I do PILATES?

We recommend exercising every/most days and doing PILATES 2-3 times per week can be a part of that programming. Your instructor can help you determine what combination of classes might work best for your fitness goals, schedule, and budget.

What should I bring to class?

Wear comfortable exercise clothing such as T-shirts, tank tops, biking shorts, and tights/leggings. Avoid wearing baggy clothes as they prevent us from helping you with your alignment. Please refrain from chewing gum during class. Classes do not require footwear and you may go barefoot or wear socks. If it is your first class at the Rivercity Pilates, please complete and bring the following two documents:1) Health Intake 2) Waiver form, or arrive a little early to allow time to fill out the forms before your session.