Why? Pilates is a fantastic core exercise for everyone! While some people have heard of Pilates, but have never taken a class, and don't know what it is. This class will introduce the basic Pilates movements in a 45 minute mat class. If you're a beginner or experienced Pilates student, come on our for a great core workout! When? Starting Thursday July 2, at 6:00pm, and each Thursday after that. Where? 24/7 Health and Fitness Center, 1614 Main Street, Suite B, Columbia, SC 29201 Who? Pilates students of all levels! How much? Free to Gym members, $5 per class for non-members. What do I need? A couple of things: A yoga mat - I like 1/2-inch thick mats because it gives me more cushion when pressing into the mat, but your taste may vary.. Bring a bottle of water with you to stay hydrated. Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow you freedom of movement. Mark your calendars now! … [Read more...]
Pilates is for Everyone
A lot of people tend to think that Pilates is just an exercise for women. This is simply not the case. Pilates is for everyone, especially men . I've been taking Pilates classes for the past two years or so, and I love it. There is nothing that trains my core, abs, and hip muscles like Pilates. I'm far from the only man who swears by Pilates. Several NFL players have incorporated Pilates into their training because of the way Pilates improves core strength, balance, and flexibility. Being such a fan of Pilates, I decided that I wanted to begin teaching Pilates as part of my personal training. This past weekend, I received training on Pilates Mat from PHI Pilates to become a qualified Pilates Mat instructor, and so soon I'll be offering Pilates mat classes. Until then, I'm going to be incorporating this training into my exercise programs for clients. One of the interesting things I learned this weekend was more about the one of the guiding principles of Pilates, … [Read more...]
Can’t Make it to Pilates Class…
I can't make Pilates class tonight, so I'm using Pilates FitDeck to get my core work in. I'll have a review of FitDeck later on in the week. … [Read more...]