I was picking up a few things at the market recently. I walked past a couple of gentlemen talking about working out when I overheard one of them mention the word “pilates.” The other man said, “oh, that’s the one with the machines.” I chuckled to myself and thought, “if I could only spend a few minutes with you, my friend.”
YOU MAKE THE APPARATUS WORK
So, what do you think of when you hear the word, “machine?” The first thing I think of is a device that is powered by either electric or fuel. When you walk into Ab-solute Pilates, you’ll notice that our “apparatus” is not plugged in or has a fuel spout. The energy that moves these devices comes from you!
IS THIS PLACE A TORTURE CHAMBER?
Admittedly, the apparatus can be a little intimidating the first time you come in for your session. I vividly remember the first time I walked into a pilates studio, seeing the steel bars and the leather straps, I almost turned around around left. It was like what I saw in horror movies when I was a kid. “Is this place is a torture chamber?!” haha! Well, a year later, I was making the decision to become certified to teach The Method.
MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE
I got hooked for a number of reasons. My primary motivation was to improve my posture. I was very shy as a child, and then on into adulthood. As a result, I typically held my head down, especially while in public. Several years later and you can imagine the effect it had on my upper back and neck. After a couple of evaluation sessions, my instructor got right to work on changing my posture for the better!
PILATES BENEFITS
The benefits of Joseph Pilates Method are many. The emphasis is your body’s core-the abdomen, obliques, lower back, inner and outer thigh, glutes and so on. You’ll develop much of what your body needs-strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, balance and good posture.
THE BEST PART?
The best part is, with the method we’ve been trained in and teach, there is a much lower chance of injury than what you can incur at a fitness club. The discipline we teach emphasizes correct form instead of going for the burn, or as our wonderful Master Instructor, Juanita Lopez says, “doing the exercise with integrity.” It really does make all the difference! As we always teach, form is everything.
Please stop in our studio or call and speak with instructor, Sheri, to discuss the body change you seek! Of course, we recommend you consult with your medical professional before beginning any new exercise regimen. See you soon!
Doug Miller
Instructor
Ab-solute Pilates
Cary, NC
