We had such a fun time at Pilates Day, that we wanted to share our pictures and some of the demonstrations! We hope you enjoy it!
A Pilates Defined Studio Client Inspiration: Meet Karen
Karen Blank used to drive past the Pilates Defined studio on her way to and from work, and after hearing about friends’ positive experiences with Pilates, she decided to check it out. She started with three introductory sessions, and two years later, Karen attends three to four classes every week and continues to take privates. She has also developed an …
Meet the Pilates Defined Instructor: Tricia
At an early age, I wanted to be “an actress and a singer and a dancer.” Time, practicality, and probably most important, lack of talent morphed that desire into pursuit of a journalism career. I somewhat naively believed new subjects, research and questions would continually educate and fuel me. Though I initially pictured myself as a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, …
Join us for FREE classes on Pilates Day! (May 5, 2018)
We will be celebrating International Pilates Day on May 5 with an Open House and Free classes on Saturday May 5. Here’s a quick summary! Classes listed below are free but YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER! Call the studio at 860.899.1515 or email us to register! 9:15 Mixed level mat 9:15 Group Reformer 10:30-11 am Therapy Ball Rolling 10:30-11 am Intro to Reformer 11-11:30 am Get Comfortable with the Chair! 11-11:30 am Learn an Advanced Reformer Exercise! 11:30-12 pm 10 minute mini assisted stretching privates * Pre-registration required for free classes Bring a friend and win a T-Shirt …
Client Inspiration: Woody
Woody Exley has just one regret about becoming a Pilates Defined client in 2011 at age 71. “It keeps me feeling young,” Woody said. “I just wish I had started sooner!” Woody had injured his back, and his now-wife, Barri Marks, a devoted Pilates Defined client, “convinced” Woody to try Pilates by gifting him with private sessions. “Barri used to …
Client Inspiration: Kathy Cassidy
Kathy Cassidy has moved her entire life. An athlete from a young age, she took up mixed martial arts in her 30s and competitive rowing in her 40s, while raising her daughter as a single mother with a high-responsibility career. She had done yoga for years, but it never became a habit or hooked her the way other physical activities …
What are “essential” Pilates exercises?
While I was studying to become a Pilates instructor and feeling insecure about how to teach the beginning student I had an instructor tell me how she thought of each new student as a tiny flower bud. Just like with the nourishment of just the right amount of water, food and care a newly formed bud will blossom into a …
You don’t have to “get in shape” to start Pilates!
While interned in England during WWI Joseph Pilates developed a method of exercise utilizing springs for resistance training which helped many bedridden patients build strength. He originally called his method Contrology and we now call it Pilates! Considering that the Pilates method has roots in rehabilitation, even with an injury there is no reason why anyone should wait to start! …
Client Pilates Inspiration of the month
One of the reasons I love my job so much is that I get to be inspired by my clients! I want to share these stories with all of you. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Beth Pite. She started Pilates in 2007, and it’s her 10 year anniversary! A friend gave her a gift certificate thinking she …
