Pilates Equipment
InsideOut Body Therapies uses both Peak and Balanced Body Pilates equipment. Pilates equipment is versatile and allows for many different body types, sizes, and conditions to be comfortably accommodated.
We use the Reformer, the Cadillac or Trapeze Table, the Low (Wunda) Chair, the Ladder Barrel, the Foot Corrector, and the Ped-o-Pull.
How the Pilates Equipment Works
Spring tension from the equipment gives the body proprioceptive feedback, which stimulates the gravity orientation (or postural) system in the body. Clients perform many Pilates exercises lying down on the equipment, which facilitates a gentle progression from non-weight-bearing to full weight-bearing activities.
Whether clients work on the equipment while standing, kneeling, seated, or lying down, our team helps them learn effective and appropriate stabilization and sequencing in the body. This allows our clients to easily integrate new skills into their daily lives.
Pilates Equipment Classes
To keep the level of the class consistent and to ensure client safety, we recommend that new clients take at least one Private Pilates session before signing up for Equipment Classes. Clients may also enroll in an Introduction to Pilates Equipment workshop.
About Pilates
Pilates is a system of exercises originally developed in the 1920s by Joseph H. Pilates. These exercises are designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the whole body, and place emphasis on the breath, mindfulness, alignment, and coordinated flowing movement.
InsideOut Body Therapies offers a range of personal training & teaching perspectives in Pilates instruction with Third and Fourth Generation Instructors. In addition to the in-depth foundation of Classical Pilates, our instructors are well-trained in an array of therapeutic and somatic approaches. Learn more about our team here.
Pilates Benefits
As a comprehensive movement system, Pilates can be individually tailored in personal training sessions to meet clients’ needs and goals for overall fitness and well-being, athletic training, rehabilitation, or pain management. Exercises can be modified to meet the needs of almost anyone – no matter their age, body type, or fitness level.
Example Goals include:
- Increased fitness
- Overall tone and body shaping
- Better strength and flexibility
- Stress reduction
- Experiencing the joy of a fun and invigorating workout
- Improved sports performance (especially golf, tennis, basketball, running, swimming, and biking)
- Pre- and post-natal fitness
- Low back pain management
- Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Organ transplant recipient and donor fitness and rehabilitation
- Chronic pain management
Pilates Mat Classes
InsideOut Body Therapies offers Pilates mat classes, which do not use specialized equipment. Mat classes are a wonderful and budget-friendly introduction to the Pilates system, and they are an essential component of a well-rounded Pilates practice. We offer In Studio mat classes, as well as live streamed and recorded Virtual mat classes.
Personal Training & Pilates Classes – How to Schedule
We offer in-studio Private Pilates and Personal Training Sessions, Equipment and Mat classes, Physical Therapy, and Rolfing Structural Integration. We also offer live stream and recorded virtual classes and private sessions using Zoom.
Please contact the studio to schedule or create an account on Mindbody Online. Simply click the blue button on the upper right-hand corner, My Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Contact the studio via email or telephone (919.361.0104) to begin! Many people enjoy starting with mat classes, while others prefer to start with private sessions. If you are interested in equipment classes, we ask that you take at least two private sessions before attending an equipment class.
A: Bring a water bottle to class to keep you well-hydrated! At InsideOut Body Therapies, we provide all of the equipment you will need for mat classes, equipment classes, and private sessions.
A: Most students are comfortable wearing standard workout wear such as shorts, leggings, tank tops, and t-shirts. Your clothing should be breathable and should allow you to work within your full range of movement. As such, we do not recommend wearing streetwear such as jeans or tailored clothing. If you are sensitive to air-conditioning, you may opt to layer a sweatshirt over a tank or tee.
A: You can sign up for most classes using our web-based scheduling system. Please sign up for privates instruction, sessions, and advanced equipment classes via email or telephone (919.361.0104).
A: For complete pricing information for Pilates classes, sessions, and private or semi-private sessions, please visit our Pricing page.
A: At InsideOut Body Therapies, we are excited to help you learn how to move more mindfully and efficiently. We strive to create an atmosphere that is free of judgment about size and shape and encourage clients to deepen their understanding of themselves through movement. We will work with you collaboratively to help you meet your goals.
Pilates can be an integral part of your overall fitness program. Initially, Pilates will help you build long, sleek, and strong musculature. It will also help balance the asymmetries and weaknesses in your body, which makes traditional cardiovascular training more effective and less likely to cause injury.
If weight loss is your primary goal, we recommend that you do Pilates in conjunction with regular cardio workouts and nutritional planning.
A: As with any new exercise program, please consult with your doctor and discuss what is best for you. Pilates can provide both gentle stretching and strengthening of your lower back, legs, and arms at a time when your body may not feel like moving at all.
Pilates also strengthens your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in a unique way that is designed to increase the surface area of your abdomen, which allows more room for your baby to grow. Bringing awareness to the abdomen may also increase blood flow, which can route more oxygen and nutrients to your developing baby. Strong abdominals will aid you in your delivery and recovery.
Our Approach
At InsideOut Body Therapies, Pilates workouts are designed specifically for each trimester in response to your changing body. In your first trimester, you can take a Beginning Level Pilates Mat class with a few modifications. For the second and third trimesters, we recommend duets and private sessions for more tailored workouts with the Pilates equipment.
Continuing your Pilates practice after you give birth can help you regain abdominal strength, pelvic floor support, and postural stability. Post-natal private sessions are a good way to transition back into Pilates classes after your baby arrives.
A: Yes! We offer gift certificates in many denominations, and they are attractively packaged! Pilates gift cards are perfect for birthdays, new moms, holidays, and more!
Call or email the studio to learn more. Purchase Gift Certificates Online
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