At Fuse Pilates, we always start every class by asking our students, “What would you like to work on?” It could be a request for a specific muscle group work, or it could even be a tender area that one would like to stretch and mobilize.
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Reformer classes are notably the most popular apparatus classes in Pilates studios all over the world. Each studio will offer its own twist on levels and styles, but in general, there will be a beginner-friendly class and a more advanced class. The naming convention of classes between studios can throw you off so we do recommend always talking to an instructor to get the info on what to expect. You might see “level one”, “beginner”, “back to basics”, or “foundations” as possible class descriptors that all mean essentially the same thing.
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You’ve moved on the reformer, you’ve rolled around on the mat, but have you ever tried utilizing the tower attached to our reformers? A new Pilates apparatus can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! The Tower is the perfect segway into trying out new apparatus if you’re only familiar with Reformer or Mat.
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We do the workout, we bring our friends, we feel the results - but what would you say if someone were to ask you to define ‘Pilates’?
By pure textbook definition, Pilates is a system of exercises performed on a mat or using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness.
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Hiatus? Is something else going on in the world that would have distracted you from your normal routines? Hmm. I hadn’t noticed . . .
Please tell me you caught that sarcasm. Our lives have been completely upended in the last two years and I’d like to just put it on record - it’s OK if you haven’t pulled yourself up by whatever straps and/or got back into the shape you were in post-pandemic.
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