| Pilates at Inspiral Motion is Classical Pilates,
and infused with experienced-based knowledge in alignment,
anatomy, movement kinetics, health and wellness. Our instructors
come from PMA
recognized Classical Pilates schools, or are currently training
therein. Most of us come from Core Dynamics Pilates® which
is directed by Pilates Master Teacher, Michele Larsson. All
of us have a minimum of 450 apprentice hours, and some of
us have many more.
As a boutique-style studio, our specialty is private, duet
and semi-private appointments, where we customize the experience
to fit the needs of the few people in attendance. We focus
on specialization and tailoring your lesson, not standardization.
We work with you on the mat, on the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair
and we use other, peripheral equipment. To get information
on our Reformer Classes click here.
The 3 primary pieces of pilates equipment include the Reformer,
the Cadillac and the Chair. There are other smaller pieces
of equipment, but these 3 are described here.
Pilates Reformer
The Reformer is one of the primary pieces of equipment used
in the practice of Pilates. Fashioned after a single-sized
bed frame, it consists of a moving carriage whose tension
and resistance is controlled by springs. The springs can be
used to increase or decrease resistance, depending on the
exercise and strength of the client. There are over 100 exercises
which can be performed on the Pilates Reformer.
Pilates Cadillac
The Cadillac is made up of a raised, padded table with four
posts at each corner to which springs, straps and bars are
attached. Much like the Reformer, the Cadillac uses springs
with varying resistance to increase strength and stability
in the student. The Cadillac enables teachers to slowly introduce
new concepts to students safely and it is often the piece
of equipment we use to "help" students achieve new
exercises.
Pilates Chair
The Pilates Chair is a smaller piece of equipment and is modeled
after a standard sitting chair. The Pilates Chair consists
of a foot plate, which is connected to springs. There are
various types of exercises which can be performed on the Chair,
including arm work, leg work and abdominal strengthening.
The Chair is the "manly man" piece of Pilates equipment.
It develops strength and a Chair workout is one of the most
difficult you will encounter.
Current Pilates group class schedule, click
here. Propsed next session, click
here.
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