Pilates is a strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. Benefits include improved posture, better coordination and balance, increased lung capacity, improved concentration and focus, increased body awareness, and more.
Our fully-equipped studio at Columbia Gym features reformers with towers, traditional Pilates chairs, MVe chairs, Cadillac, ladder barrel, and more. Group and individual/partner sessions are open to CA members and non-members.
Exercise on the Pilates Reformer as well as the Pilates tower using springs and bars for added assiatance or resistance. Designed to lengthen and strengthen while working the deepest core muscles. Level 1 $ (55 min) MB,ST
A short introduction to the Pilates Reformer for up to 6 students. Free to CA members and nonmembers. An instructor will familiarize students with the many parts Reformer, the most versitile piece of exercise equipment. Basic exercises will be safely introduced . This shortened session will include exercises to improve strength and muscle tone, as well as increase flexibilty and coordination. Come dressed to exercise. Barefoot or non slip socks.
Perfect Pair (Reformer and Chair) -- Get the best of both! Includes spring resistance training to create strength and stability. Challenge yourself with this newly crafted combo, forcing your deep stabilizers into greater action.
Recommended for students with little or no experience. Apply the Pilates methodology as performed on the Reformer to lengthen and strengthen your entire body. Focus on breath, form & efficient movement patterns while engaging the core, improving balance and coordination. Level 1 $ (55 min) MB, ST
Recommended for students with some Pilates experience. Focus on breath, form & efficient movement patterns while engaging the core, improving balance and coordination. $ (55 min) MB,ST
Achieve a full-body, Pilates based workout that will be different every time as you flow through exercises on the various types of Pilates equipment. In each session, the instructor will incorporate different combinations of movements utilizing the Pilates Reformer and a variety of equipment that may include the Tower, Pilates Chair, Jumpboard and more.
