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THE PILATES PHENOMENON

With the aging of our population and the increasing trend toward mindful, moderate health practices, Pilates is shaping the fitness ideals of our next generation. When practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous health benefits, including increased lung capacity, circulation, strength, flexibility (particularly in the core), posture and balance.

In the early 1900s, Joseph Pilates devised a system of exercises done on the floor, called “matwork”, which we have been practicing at the Club. Later, during WWI, he developed equipment to rehabilitate his “patients”, taking springs from the beds and rigging them to create spring resistance.

Pilates equipment today is similar to that of long ago. Spring tensions, straps to hold feet or hands, supports for the back, neck and shoulders, are as important now as then. The equipment challenges and supports the body at the same time that one learns to move more efficiently.

Our studio offers Pilates excercises on 4 deluxe reformers (which convert to table trapeze), one complete table trapeze, 2 chairs, and a variety of barrels.

Private and small group training is available at members' convenience. Each client must have no less than 4 hours of private training. Our staff is certified by institutions accredited and recognized by the PMA, the Pilates Method Alliance.

Group mat classes are also available. Please see the Group Fitness schedule for days and times.