Private Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise that concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. Similar to Yoga, Pilates focuses on posture, balance, and flexibility.
Five Reasons to Add Pilates to your Workout Regimen:
It can help relieve tension in your shoulders, back, and legs,
It boosts your body's natural ability to burn fat,
It's a great way to cross-train and prevent injury,
It promotes mindfulness and body awareness, and
Technically, all you need is a mat.
“Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
Mat
Mat Pilates includes movements like core exercises and planks and may include extra accessories like stretching bands, sticks, dumbbells, exercise balls, etc. This basic form of Pilates is an excellent choice for beginners who wish to include Pilates in their daily regimen.
Reformer
Reformer Pilates is also great for rehab, as it allows the client to exercise in a horizontal plane of motion and not be vertically loaded and weight-bearing through their legs. For example, suppose a client has had knee surgery or a knee injury. In that case, this horizontal plane enables you to strengthen the leg muscles through a more extensive range of motion using a lighter resistance than their body weight, speeding up their recovery through controlled movement.
The Pilates reformer is traditional equipment resembling a bed with springs, a sliding carriage, ropes, and pulleys. The origins of the Pilates reformer date back to the original Pilates studio in New York in the 1920s, and was designed by Joseph Pilates himself.
This means that the intensity can vary considerably from person to person, making it an incredibly versatile piece of equipment for a workout or rehab tool.
Pilates
12 PM Mondays and thursdays at Vida Pilates on U Street
Pilates reformer work focuses on core strength and proper muscle engagement which improves athletic performance, back pain, injury recovery, weight loss, balance, bone density and posture plus so much more!
Level 2: Mondays
Level 1: Thursdays
Location
1612 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
HOW TO REGISTER
This class is located inside the Vida gym on U Street on the 3rd floor. Your first class is FREE!
Download the app by clicking the link below from your mobile device, sign up, and redeem.
Intermediate Pilates Reformer
12:30 PM wednesdays at TOOLBOX
The Intermediate Reformer Class incorporates more demanding exercises. The classes will move at a faster pace and assume that you understand basic cueing and technique. Please take 3-5 Beginner Reformer Classes before attending this class.
Location
1627 (rear) Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
HOW TO REGISTER
This class is located in the alley between Connecticut and 19th St. Look for the beautiful floral mural!
Click on the Toolbox Website button, choose Intermediate Reformer, and follow the prompts to sign up.
Private Sessions
Investment: 1-hour session: $200
Investment: 1-hour session with travel fee $200 | + $15 travel fee | = $215 total
Investment: 10-sessions $1,800 | break on price for package
Investment: 10-session with travel fee $1,950
Virginia and Maryland, there is an additional $15 travel fee per session. And only up to 6 miles out from the DC perimeter.
Pilates private sessions are tailored to meet the client’s goals and needs while ensuring the best possible workout. Perfect for newbies or anyone looking to deepen their Pilates practice, there is no better way to learn and grow stronger than working one-on-one with your Pilates trainer.
Sometimes it’s necessary to begin your Pilates journey with one or a few private sessions. A private session alleviates anxieties and helps an instructor ascertain your skill and ability level. And it’s also necessary to continue with private sessions due to ongoing physical challenges that need attention.
The benefits of a private session include posture analysis, movement assessments, and a review of your history of past injuries.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your appointment, you can easily do so by contacting me directly via phone or email, I'm happy to help you. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up for your appointment, you will be asked to pay for your missed appointment in full, prior to booking a future appointment or have your session taken from your package. I understand there are true emergencies and will accommodate in the situation.