New For Winter...
Private Classes on Stott Reformer
Benefits of The Pilates Reformer On The Overall Workout
One of the key benefits of the Pilates reformer is that it
aids in ensuring better form, especially for beginners who are still getting
used to the exercises prescribed. Not only is the Pilates reformer designed to
help position the body more correctly, giving the person doing the work out a
better sense of where the body should be placed, the added resistance by the
springs, gears and straps aid in ensuring that targeted muscles are the ones
receiving the benefit of the workout. Trainers often instruct students to focus
on the muscles being used and imagine the atmosphere as heavy and resistant to
movements– the Pilates reformer helps make this sort of mind set easier, thus
making the performance of the exercise more effective.
Aside form the effects on form and the added resistance that the Pilates
reformer provides, this popular piece of standard equipment also ensures proper
breathing patterns as well as ensures that undue stress is not placed on joint.
This is why Pilates workouts using the Pilates reformer are recommended as safe
even for those who cannot perform standard exercise workout, such as elderly
people and those with some injuries.
Core Strength Benefits Of The Pilates Reformer
The main function of Pilates workouts is to strengthen the core postural muscles
which greatly help support the spine, aiding in its proper alignment. With the
Pilates Reformer, the exerciser strengthens muscles of the back, abdomen and
hips, helping making make sure of better overall posture while toning these
specific muscles. Especially effective for targeting the deepest muscles
of the abdomen such the transverse abs and the internal oblique’s, the Pilates
reformer ensures a more effective way to perform abdominal exercises to
strengthen these muscles which are an essential part of the muscles that form
the core.
Other Benefits of the Pilates Reformer
Using the Pilates reformer also helps improve flexibility, range of motion and
posture, allowing resistance training without the high impact that often
accompanies weight resistance training. This means that exercising with
the Pilates Reformer easily provides the needed workout without putting
unnecessary stress onto your joints. Many of the exercises involved in Pilates
are done sitting and lying down and are slow and repetitive, and gently stress
the muscles allowing for a relaxing and rejuvenating workout, making it a good
ending to the day to ease stress and tension. Pilates enthusiasts report that
regular workouts on the Pilates reformer alleviate back and muscle pain and even
aid sleep.
Who Benefits From Using The Pilates Reformer
Whereas before, dancers and athletes were primarily the market for workout using
the Pilates reformer in order to train their muscles further for better
performance and ensure better form for their moves, this exercise method has
also been found beneficial for various types of people as well. This includes
people with heart conditions for whom high-impact exercises are not recommended.
For these people, exercises on the Pilates reformer are considered gentle
enough, and highly beneficial when it comes to improving blood circulation.
People with diabetes can also do exercises using the Pilates reformer in order
to help to control their blood sugar level. As with any exercise program,
however, people with these and other medical conditions are advised to see the
approval of their medical practitioners before commencing on their workouts.
Those with bone problems or osteoporosis can also perform appropriate exercises
on the Pilates reformer to help improve their balance and overall muscle support
to help protect weakened bones. For those having back, hip or knee problems, a
special stand is available that can be used with the Pilates reformer.
Pilates Plus offers lessons on the Reformer to clients one on one. After participating in a 10 lesson package of privates on the
Reformer you can continue
to use the machine on your own for a rental fee of $15.00 per hour + HST. The room is equipped with a TV and satellite
reciever as well as an ipod docking station(of course these have to be kept to low volumes during classes). To start
you must complete the introductory matwork course. This will provide you with a good base knowledge of Pilates before using the
Reformer. The
fee for the 10 private lessons on the Reformer is $500.00 + HST.
Other training equipment available at Pilates Plus...
GRAVITY
Gravity(GTS) is Pilates with resistance. Gravity has all of the advantages as when
using the reformer but in a different format. The are more than 150 Pilates evolved exercises using legs, core and arms.
The complete Gravity System includes strength training classes, a unique
approach to Pilates, personal training and post-rehabilitation conditioning. All
delivered by GTS, a device that engages all muscle groups and encourages
funtional exercise for any age group by using an individual's body weight as
resistance against gravity. Functional exercise is a technique that
recreates movements performed in the course of everyday life, thus improving
performance. Able to adjust at nine different levels of resistance,
GTS facilitates more than 250 strength training, stretching and Pilates
exercises.
Pilates Plus offers lessons on Gravity to clients one on one. After participating in a 10 lesson package of privates on the GTS you can continue
to use the machine on your own for a rental fee of $15.00 per hour + HST. The room is equipped with a TV and satellite
reciever as well as an ipod docking station(of course these have to be kept to low volumes during classes). To start
you must complete the introductory matwork course. This will provide you with a good base knowledge of Pilates before using the Gravity machine. The
fee for the 10 private lessons on the GTS is $500.00 + HST.
TREADMILL
Cardio exercise is a great pairing with the Pilates method. This being said it is not always easy to get in that
cardio workout. Many choose to walk or run but in the winter that is not so enjoyable outside. Pilates Plus is
now offering on site Treadmill rental. The treadmill comes with many options such as a weight loss
programme, hill climb, rolling, etc. It is capable of speeds up to 10 miles per hour and will incline up to
10 degrees. There is a TV and satellite receiver for use as well as an ipod docking station(of course these have
to be kept to low volumes during classes). The treadmill is now available for use on a monthly basis. The fee is $20.00
per month + HST for as many uses as you can squeeze in. Each use is based on a 1/2 hour.
For more information on either of these services please contact Susan.