Pilates

The Pilates Buzz

Sure you've heard all the buzz about "Pilates".  Celebrities like Madonna, LeBron James, Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Faith Hill, Hugh Grant, Sting, David Beckham, Jennifer Aniston, Kurt Schilling, Kerri Walsh, Calvin Johnson, NFL and NBA Teams, and other notable figures have publicly stated their enthusiasm for one of the fastest growing forms of exercise in the world.  In the U.S., Pilates participants have grown in number from 1.7 million in 2000 to 10.6 million in 2006 and more than 600% growth in just six years! Pilates offers benefits to your spine, and core musculature that are unparalled.  

Beginning in March of 2010, we will offer Pilates Training within our wellness center!

Are we new to Pilates? 

No.  In fact, our Pilates Coordinator Megan began studying Pilates in 2005 under Michelle Larson of Core Dyanmics. Since that time, she and he studio partner Natalie have been successfully training professional athletes, dancers, college athletes, and fitness-minded people wanting to look and feel young again at their downtown Chandler studio.  

All of of our certified trainers will work with our doctors to assure excellent results. Expect to develop your core strength, flexibility, agility, and range of motion at our facility.  We use only the best equipment including: reformers, cadillacs, split pedal chairs, latter barrels, and spine correctors.

An Artistic Video of an Advanced Pilates Workout

 Pilates Can Be Used To Relieve Low Back Pain

(Source: Balanced Body Pilates) 

Pilates is an innovative system of mind-body exercise evolved from the principles of Joseph Pilates. It dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels, and performs.  It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and flat abdomen.

It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy graceful movement.  Pilates improves flexibility, agility and range of motion.  It can also alleviate back pain!