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It’s a Great Workout<br />
After a Pilates Mat class, I know that I’ve had a good workout.<br />
Although my muscles aren’t sore, I can feel that they’ve been<br />
used. I feel energized and walk with more awareness of my<br />
posture, body alignment, and muscle tone. While I really wanted<br />
to be able to participate in the wonderful CHISEL’D, TRX, and<br />
yoga classes, I found that I needed to modify more than half<br />
the class to accommodate physical limitations with my knee. In<br />
Pilates Mat, I only need to modify one or two exercises over the<br />
course of an hour.<br />
I’m Much More Aware of My Posture in Every Activity<br />
The Pilates Mat classes have increased my overall awareness of<br />
my body during exercise. Each of the instructors provides us with<br />
excellent, clear information of what the focus of the movement is<br />
and what we’re accomplishing with each exercise. As I get older,<br />
I try to work on my balance each day. Pilates Mat has increased<br />
my core strength, awareness, and confidence in how I can control<br />
my body to support my activity level.<br />
Whether I’m swimming, weight training, on the elliptical glider<br />
or rowing machine, sitting at my desk, or on a long drive in the<br />
car, I try to be mindful of engaging my core muscles, pulling my<br />
shoulders down and back, and having a strong and supported<br />
posture. I notice that when I fall back on using my legs or hip<br />
flexors instead of my core, I’m able to correct myself because of<br />
the awareness gained in class. When I remember to walk just a<br />
bit straighter and stronger, I feel good.<br />
Join us for Pilates Mat!<br />
Mondays and Wednesdays<br />
10:30 a.m. or 5:45 p.m.<br />
For more information on Pilates, please call<br />
Andi Wardinsky at (425) 895-6578.<br />
I Feel Empowered<br />
I’ve finally reached a point where my daily exercise routine is not<br />
a decision but, instead, a habit. I look forward to the class and<br />
gain a feeling of accomplishment when I complete it.<br />
I’ve Grown Taller –<br />
Really!<br />
I’m determined<br />
to master a good<br />
Roll-up and Teaser,<br />
which has not<br />
been easy for me.<br />
Since the seventh<br />
grade, I had been<br />
5’2 3/4”. During<br />
my first bone<br />
density scan in my<br />
50s, my height<br />
was measured at<br />
5’3 3/8”. I was remeasured<br />
multiple<br />
times. The doctor<br />
asked if I did<br />
Pilates. When I<br />
said yes, she told<br />
me that the core<br />
support of the<br />
spine from Pilates<br />
can result in up to<br />
a 2” height gain.<br />
That was quite<br />
inspirational!<br />
Pilates Perfect Start<br />
Bellevue Only<br />
This introductory session includes a health profile, postural<br />
analysis, Pilates fundamentals, key principals to practice on<br />
your own, and recommended guidelines for further training.<br />
Prerequisite to Pilates Reformer classes. (Valid with select<br />
instructors only. Limit one introductory session per member.)<br />
Pilates Perfect Start Package<br />
Bellevue Only<br />
Refine your body in our state-of-the-art studio with six<br />
55-minute private Pilates sessions and a Flexible Punch Card<br />
valid for Circuit Training, TRX ® Total Body, ZUMBA ®<br />
fitness, and Happy Hour fitness classes. (Valid with select<br />
instructors only. Expires 12 weeks from date of purchase. Limit<br />
one package per member.)<br />
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