It requires the power of both the mind and body to be effective. Carl compares Pilates to an art. It's controlling your body in a very precise and beautiful way, which will ultimately flow from one exercise to the next. Customized sessions target your concerns Healthplex members and community residents can sign up for Pilates training with Carl or Elise. They customize the sessions to the student's needs following the Pilates training method comprised of basic, intermediate and advanced exercises.
Most programs begin with exercises on the mat.
Mat work is supplemented when appropriate with exercise on the Reformer, a piece of equipment much like a sliding bed, but with resistance-type springs underneath. Other equipment in the studio includes the Cadillac which helps students exercise with resistance and stretch. Some of the benefits of Pilates are an overall sense of well being, improved posture and enhanced toning. It may come as no surprise to you that children in the U.S. today are less fit than they were a generation ago. In fact, one in five U.S. children is classified as obese.