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Simply Pilates
87 East Main Street
Smithtown, New York
979-4278
by Elizabeth Isabelle
As the year 2008 comes to a
close, many of us once again
begin the annual tradition of
pledging our New Year resolutions!
Why not try something
completely different in 2009 by
checking out the Simply Pilates
Studio, located on Main Street in
Smithtown. Owner and primary
instructor, Tracy Hebron, is a
graduate of Temple University
with a degree in Physical
Therapy. After 15 years of owning
an out-patient rehabilitation
center, Tracy was so inspired by
the benefits to her clients of the
pilates method of core strengthening,
that she began to study
and complete over 600 hours of
comprehensive training from
Power Pilates in NYC, one of the
industry’s most highly regarded
training programs, to become a
Certified Pilates Instructor.
What exactly is Pilates? It is a
method of total body conditioning.
Pilates strengthens, stretches
and heals the body through
movement. Movements are performed
against or with the assistance
of resistance to challenge
the “core” of the individual. The
“core” is the center of stabilization
for all body movements.
The abdominals, back and
gluteals comprise the core.
Simply Pilates offers a classic,
integrative training approach to
Pilates. Classes are deliberately
kept small in size to ensure the
proper balance is achieved for
each client. The classes incorporate
both apparatus and floor
exercises.
In addition to Tracy, the studio
classes are also taught by
instructor Amy Hirsch, who
holds a bachelors degree in
Exercise Science and a Masters
in Exercise Physiology. Amy has
experience working with clients
recovering from cardio-vascular
disease, diabetes, osteoporosis,
back injuries as well as pre-natal
and post-natal clients. She has
over 12 years experience in the
fitness field and is certified by
the American College of Sports
Medicine as a Health Fitness
Instructor.
Spinal articulation is a major
component of the Pilates
method. With the support of the
deep abdominals and back muscles,
the spine finds increased
length, which provides much
needed space between the vertebrae
for the discs. As your core
connection improves, you will
notice improved posture,
increased flexibility and strength.
Simply Pilates offers a specialized
program for golfers that can
change the power, consistency
and accuracy of your shots.
A variety of classes are offered
to suit your needs. Gift certificates
are also available. Why
not try the Introductory Package
to see for yourself the benefits of
Pilates.
Visit Tracy’s web site at
www.simplypilates.net to read
more about the benefits of
Pilates training. The studio is
located at 87 East Main Street in
Smithtown and can be reached
by telephone at 631-979-4278.
Discover the Simply Pilates
Difference.
OUR TOWN • DECEMBER 2008