Mindbody Pilates

It wasn't too many years ago that people didn't know what the term "PIlates" meant, but today it's a household word. Even if people don't fully understand exactly how it works, they do know that this beneficial exercise program does just that... it works.

Pilates is a method of body conditioning exercises which combine stretching and strengthening by using the body as resistance (in mat classes) or spring resistance (on the equipment). Pilates differs from traditional "Western" methods of exercising because you learn to work the body from the inside out. In other words, like "Eastern" methods of exercise, you learn to use focus and concentration to work your deeper, weaker, muscles, resulting in a more well-balanced body. Traditional exercise programs can actually intensify your imbalance and make you MORE likely to injure yourself. The reason is that if you do not have a great understanding of anatomy and physiology, your stronger muscles get stronger while your weaker ones get weaker. Even if you do have an intense understanding of these concepts, you may not think stretching is important, so you will eventually have a significant loss of mobility in your older years due to the shortening of your muscles. This does not have to happen to you! We can all enjoy doing the things that matter to us well into the autumn of our life if we simply make a commitment to our health.

All ages can benefit from Pilates, which yields lengthened muscles, improved posture, the prevention and healing of injuries, improved flexibility and enhanced energy. Founder J.H. Pilates in 1945 said, "If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young!"

Listen to what some of Mindbody Pilate's clients have to say:

"Pilates has given me my youth back!" - Gloria Meschino, Avalon.

"When I first tried Pilates I was in so much pain I could not even lift my legs without assistance. Now I am amazed at how strong I have become. Every day I am able to do more than I did in the previous session and I am so much more functional in my daily life. I can actually walk around a store and shop, something I have not been able to do for many years." - Sandy Struble, Avalon.

"I am at an age when all of my friends are losing inches in height. However, I was recently measured and I have grown one inch! I attribute that growth to my faithful practice of Pilates since I began with Cheryl four summers ago." - Sally Brickman, Huntington Valley, PA.

"Pilates...is the best thing I have found for both my physical and mental health. My wish is that everyone could find a Pilates teacher as perfect as you!" - Suzanne Brown, Avalon.

Mindbody Pilates in Avalon has a variety of classes available surrounding the Pilates system, including mat, reformer and equipment classes. From beginners to advanced students, all ages and fitness levels are welcome at the facility.

Mindbody Pilates also offers the newest fitness fad that is sweeping the country, Yamuna Body Rolling

Mindbody Pilates offers both private instruction and group classes. To learn more about this exciting, gentle exercise program and how it can benefit you, call Mindbody Pilates, 2101 Ocean Drive, Avalon, New Jersey at 609-368-8700. Get started toward better health todaytm. Developed about 12 years ago, this revolutionary approach to health and fitness uses specially designed 6- to 10-inch balls, and consists of a series of routines allowing you to work specific muscles in detail to create suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion. Yamuna Body Rollingtm has earned respect from chiropractors, physical therapists, Yoga instructors, massage therapists, Pilates instructors, personal fitness trainers and dance teachers.