Archive for September, 2009

What is Pilates?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

– A Quick Guide to Pilates

First, let’s start with what Pilates is not!!! Pilates is not exercise. That is to say it is not exercise in the traditional sense.

Pilates is a movement system or technique, with its essence in postural balance. Pilates choreography or a sequence of flowing Pilates movements work the body uniformly to bring it back into alignment.

Developed by Joseph Pilates (Joe Pilates) in the early 1900s, it has in the past been described as the ‘thinking person’s exercise’ because of its focus on movement with precision.

By performing each ‘Pilates exercise’ mindfully we can create a body that is strong and ‘in balance’. The increased muscular endurance achieved through Pilates workouts has a functional carry over that assists us in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).

Combining the concepts of core control, spinal elongation and focus, each wonderful movement is bolstered by a relaxed flowing breath that unites body and mind.

Pilates movements with names such as Elephant, Snake and Open Leg Rocker Seal can be performed on either a mat or specifically designed Pilates machines with equally exotically names like The Pilates Reformer, The Pilates Trapeze, The Pilates Wunda Chair.

‘Exercise sessions with Joe were not meant to tire, but rather to invigorate’

While Pilates was designed for and traditionally taught on a one-to-one basis on specific Pilates equipment and machines in dedicated Pilates studios, most people today participate in group Pilates mat work classes, which are now held throughout the country in church, school and community halls, gyms and other health and fitness facilities.

Joyce

If you have any questions about Pilates or would like to learn more about our training, phone us at 01 868 4600, or drop us a line to training@bodyfirmpilates.com

 

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The PROGRESSIVE DVD

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Its here the PROGRESSIVE Pilates DVD for Instructors -

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available in Beginner to Advanced levels 

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please call the studio at 01 868 4600

Gosh guys Master Class Saturday!

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

5th September – what a morning! – old and new friends from all the corners of Ireland (correct me if I am wrong think Conaught was the only province not represented) including some of our friends from Spain.

It definitely turned out to be what it said on the tin! a tough old fashioned no nonenance Pilates workout – and while we did some Standing Pilates – given the humour and laughter from the group you could be for given for thinking it was Stand Up Pilates – as always BODYFIRM Master Class are interactive by nature and I want to thank some of you personally for the kind comments you expressed from the floor as we worked, although I have had to censor them for the sake of the internet!!!

Next Master Class will be the 31st of October and for those of you who where disappointed in not making it into the Reformer Class – get in touch now and don’t miss out.

Looking forward to having a great workout with you all then.

Reformer Classes

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
 BODYFIRM Reformer Classes

BODYFIRM Reformer Classes

Use the resistance of the Reformer to shape up quickly 

Courses in October now taking bookings 

Small numbers to ensure a high level of attention.

To reserve your place call the studio @ 01 868 4600

Achieve results in less than 30 minutes per workout!!!

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

BODYFIRM Pilates Ireland/ Studios – is Shaking up Training with a New Way to Work Out !!!!

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and feel better with more vitality in workouts that last less than 30 minutes.

BODYFRIM are the first Pilates Studio to introduce to the Irish Market the newest form of fitness: Whole Body Vibration (WBV)

” We have always been market leaders in Ireland, and this time is no exception, We have recognised the need for a training system that offers lasting results but fits ideally with your busy lifestyles – WBV integrated with Pilates / Core Conditioning is the ultimate exercise format. Tone up lose weight with a time investment as low as 30 minutes per workout with 2/3 workouts per week – now everybody can find time to improve their personal well being – ” Joyce Gavin MD BODYFIRM Studios

WBV training can provide a variety of health benefits like building strength, boosting metabolism, battle osteoporosis, more vitality and well being , quicker recovery time and improved flexibility.