MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9:00AM – 10:00AM
Instructor: Kristen Loving (via Zoom)
Kristen will guide students through a series of Pilates exercises to achieve various goals from one day to the next.
Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance.
Improved flexibility. increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body); balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body. Enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs.
Balance postures, deep core movements, and small, repetitive exercises that test endurance will transform your body and build strength by lengthening, toning, sculpting and strengthening. You will be able to see visible muscles along your arms, abs, and legs—long and lean.
Pilates strengthens your core muscles, including the small deep spinal muscles that protect your spine. A stronger core can help you generate more power.
Pilates helps you become more aware of your body and encourages you to keep your spine aligned and shoulders back. This can help prevent or relieve muscle tension from sitting at a desk or hunching over your phone.
Pilates helps you be more in tune with your body and its signals, which can help you respond to stimuli quickly and prevent injuries.
Pilates can help you metabolize stress hormones to relax muscles, and focused breathing can increase circulation and give you more energy.
