The Big C Athletic Club

Named after the creator Joseph Pilates, Pilates is a unique, full-body conditioning system that focuses on stretching and strengthening muscles primarily of the abdomen and back. Over eight decades ago Pilates launched a conditioning revolution that held the promise of unparalleled strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and postural control.

The Pilates workout system is comprised of over 500 exercises, performed as a mat based workout or using special equipment. We offer both here at The Big C Athletic Club with the understanding that different body types and personal preferences require diverse forms of training. The main principles of Pilates are: breath control, precision, flow of movement, centering and stability. By using these principles, the objective is to restore the body to a place of balance by gaining healthy postural alignment, strengthening the core, relieving overworked muscles and gaining spinal mobility. Please join us!

Benefits of Pilates:

Builds core strength
Enhances your look with longer, leaner muscles
Flattens abdominal region and restores natural posture
Enhances mobility and agility
Helps prevent injury
Heightens body awareness
Improves athletic performance
Balances strength and flexibility
Increases circulation

Group Pilates Classes Offered

Members of The Big C Athletic Club have access to a variety of Reformer Pilates classes at a nominal fee.

Pilates Studio

Classes completed in the Pilates Studio are done on a specifically designed apparatus called the “reformer” . So named for it's ability to reform and reshape the spine.

Beginning

A gateway to learning the basic principles of Pilates including breath control and neutral spine. Emphasis is placed on, challenging the neutral spinal posture, while strengthening the local stabilizers of the shoulder and pelvis. A variety of exercises in standing, sitting, supine and prone position are explored.

Level I

Exercises beyond the basic principles are introduced in this class with challenges emphasizing balance, stability, strength and endurance of all postural and core muscles.

LEVEL II

Stability of the core and coordination of upper and lower body muscles is explored. Modifications are presented to accomodate weaknesses and challenge strengths. Considered a multi-level, this class builds upon the exercise knowledge, strength and awareness gained in Level I.

LEVEL III

Considered an advanced class, participants are required to have the knowledge of intermediate Pilates work, and display the strength, stability and endurance to move beyond intermediate work.

Tower/Jumpboard

This specialty class combines the Reformer with the vertical "Tower of Power", jump board, mat conversion board, push through and pull through bars.

April   2013 CLASS SCHEDULE:

Monday

Pilates Level I/II  5:00 PM Heidi
Beginning  6:00 PM Heidi

Beginning  7:00 PM Heidi

Tuesday

Level I/II  7:30 AM Laura

Level III  5:30 PM Laura

Wednesday

Intro Camp 12:00 PM Heidi
Level I/II  5:00 PM Heidi
Beginning  6:00 PM Heidi

Beginning  7:00 PM Heidi

Thursday

Level I/II 7:30 AM Laura

Pilates Personal Training  5:30 PM Laura   

Friday

Intro Camp 12:00 PM Heidi                                                                                                                    

 Saturday

Level II/III  9:00 AM  Laura

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          Introduction to Reformer Class in April

 Reformer Pilates: is a mind/body workout using the reformer.  This class is introductory in nature and will cover the basics of Pilates.

Saturday, April 27 at 10:15 PM

Sign up at the front desk as space is limited to 8 participants.

Cost: Members =  $10.00

This class is designed for members only.

 
For more information contact:
Laura Alumbaugh