Private Pilates Classes in Downtown Vancouver

So what is Pilates? Is it like yoga? Is it a workout? Am I going to sweat? Pilates is all of these things and more! It can either take place on a mat or on a pilates reformer. Pilates is a full body, low-impact workout that is highly focused and concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. But core strength does not mean sit-ups. Core strength refers to the small muscles that support the spine, the pelvis, the hips, the shoulder girdles, the thorax (ribcage), the head and neck. It is the muscular support system that provides stability so your body can move smoothly while avoiding joint compression and tendon strain. You will not sweat in the sense of a spin class or hot yoga session. But you will raise your inner heat as you fire up your core. Pilates is similar to Yoga with its focuses on posture, balance, breath and flexibility, however it hones in on alignment in a more specific way.

Your goals are our goals, and your wins are our wins, so please let us be a part of your remarkable fitness journey. If you are unsure about anything as it relates to private pilates classes in downtown Vancouver, please contact us, and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have about it.

What To Expect During Your Private Pilates Class

Our private pilates classes will usually take place either on the mat or on the pilates reformer, or a mix of the two depending on what your goals and needs are. The sessions themselves are typically around 60 min, and you’ll be doing a variety of exercises guided and prepped by one of our amazing instructors. If it’s your first time, we will take some time to understand you and your body; we want to know what your goals are, what your limitations currently are and what you hope to achieve through these private pilates classes.

Here are some quick notes about pilates:

It can be safely done throughout your pregnancy or postpartum (and in fact, this is a great time to incorporate pilates as pelvic floor activation is important)
It’s appropriate for people of all ages and abilities because of the customization involved
It helps rehabilitate injuries, we actually highly recommend it for people that have abnormal movement patterns and correcting biomechanical problems
Private classes can be great for men as its highly customized to your frame instead of a more general class approach.
Yogis, athletes, runners and performers all love pilates to help improve their performance.

Each of the exercises that we ask you to do requires concentration of the body and the mind. We focus on the core muscles which support good posture, toning and muscle building. So depending on what your goals are we can customize your plan for that.

What Does Pilates Help With

Whether your goal is to tone up, improve your core or better your balance and posture, we want to help. Our Pilates instructors have years of experience creating personal pilates workouts. They will help you hit your goals, move better and feel better. Our plans focus on building out your core using muscle feedback and body awareness to help you get the most out of every movement. Benefits of pilates include:

Developing a Strong Core Abdominal and Back
Improving Flexibility, Balance and Coordination
Helps Relieve Tension and Stress
Improving Posture and Spinal Alignment
Tones and Firms Muscles
Helpful in Relieving Back Pain

Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any question or concerns around private pilates classes here in Vancouver. If you have any additional questions, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any and all questions.

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