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What is Pilates?Pilates is a method of exercise designed and developed by physical therapist pioneer, Joseph H. Pilates. Utilizing specially designed equipment, his innovative method educates, re-patterns, realigns, and balances the body. Pilates offers a superior standard of kinetic movements that are physiologically sound. It develops the muscles of the body from the inside out, improves suppleness of the limbs, functioning of the vital organs, and endocrine glands, clarifies the mind and develops the will
Instructors: Janine Eldridge and Mary Anne Feffer |
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Learn the fundamentals of Pilates floor exercises and the principles of breathing, concentration, and coordination in a friendly, supportive environment. Improve coordination, posture, body awareness, and strength. Our Pilates instructors are skilled at providing a low-impact workout for people of all ages and health backgrounds, tailoring the approach to each persons so you leave feeling healthier and more invigorated.
A Reformer is a resistance-based piece of equipment with a moving carriage that slides along a wooden or metal frame. Strings and ropes provide assistance and resistance, and exercises are performed lying down, sitting, kneeling or standing. See video here.
The Pilates Chair is considered to be the most challenging piece of
Pilates equipment in terms of building strength in the legs and
shoulders. Exercises on the Pilates chair are great for skiers,
runners, tennis players, golfers and clients looking to increase power
in the upper body for throwing, lifting and racquet sports.
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Colorado Springs' Best Wellness Center
Spectrum Wellness offers Mat, Reformer, Chair and Cadillac Pilates
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