All LEVELS Bone-Safe Pilates Mat exercise class using different PROPS each week. Michele will incorporate fun, creative exercsies and transitions to keep you engaged, interested and challenged! Safe for osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Call to register for more information or if you're new to our studio. Drop in $15 or $60 for a 5-Pack of sessions. Unlimited Monthly Mat Class Pass + Video Library Access $99
Intermediate level exercise class. Safe for osteoporosis or osteopenia. Focus on proper weight lifting techniques, dynamic balance, posture, leg strength, core control, thoracic extension, and bone-building weight training exercises to target the hips and spinal vertebrae. Standing exercises and Pilates Mat exercises.
Broomstick, Cane or 4 foot dowel (needs rubber stoppers on end if used on hard floor)
Bathrobe Belt, TheraBand, or Elastic Strap
6 foot Dog Leash
TheraBand (1 Medium/Heavy and 1 Medium Light)
Thera Loop for use around your ankles for hip strengthening
2 Bath Towels
8" Air-filled Ball (can be a padded soccer ball)
Foam Roller (6x36")
Sturdy box, laundry basked, milk crate
Weights: Water Bottles, Soup Cans, Bags of Sugar/Rice/Beans/Flour (wrapped in plastic)
Fletcher Towel® or a Stretchy Long Sweater Scarf
Call to register for more information or if you're new to our studio. Drop in $15 or $60 for a 5-Pack of sessions. Unlimited Monthly Mat Class Pass + Video Library Access $99
Broomstick, Cane or 4 foot dowel (needs rubber stoppers on end if used on hard floor)
6 foot Dog Leash or Yoga Strap
TheraBand (1 Medium/Heavy and 1 Medium Light)
Resistance Loop for use around your ankles for hip strengthening
8" Air-filled Ball (can be a padded soccer ball or gerdy ball) (The Myotherapy 8" Ball can be found at the link below on Amazon) or 2 bath towels rolled
Foam Roller (6x36")
Sturdy box, laundry basked, milk crate no larger than 12"x12"
Weights: Water Bottles, Soup Cans, Bags of Sugar/Rice/Beans/Flour (wrapped in plastic)
Beginner level class. We will focus on a different body part or concept each week. When participants sign up, they will be polled as to what pain or dysfunction they are experiencing.
6. Neck and Upper Back Dysfunction: Suboccipital Headaches, Radiating Arm Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck Muscle Tension
We focus on one of the 6 areas above each week. As people register or express interest, I will call each person to poll the group to see what we should focus on. If the class is small, it will be customized to each individual. No matter what the condition, it is best to start from the foundation of the feet and work our way up the body. However, I can give you tips to deal with whatever body part ails you no matter what we plan to focus on each week!
All classes are safe for osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Beginner Level Class: Halt bone loss and restore bone mass! The exercises in this class will help to correct posture, strengthen muscles of the torso, shoulders, legs, and feet, improve standing balance and increase flexibility, all using exercise tubes and bands. All exercises will be done in a seated or standing position next to a chair and using a wooden dowel for balance. If you have difficulty getting up and down from the floor, then this is the class for you! Special focus is on using Pilates-based exercises to prevent osteoporotic fractures, make daily tasks easier and to incorporate FUNctional fitness.
