Pilates is a series of controlled movements and exercises, emphasizing proper alignment, breathing and precision developed by Joseph Pilates. Pilates can be done on the mat or using specialized equipment like reformers. It can improve posture, balance and posture. It can be used for rehab and as a form of low-impact exercise for people all fitness levels.
Equipment Pilates
Equipment Pilates provides variable resistance to challenge different muscle groups, making Pilates adaptable to various fitness levels and goals. Equipment can offer a wide range of exercise options, promoting core strength, flexibility, and overall body conditioning. Our Group Equipment class category includes the following classes: Group Equipment Foundations, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Group Equipment, Jump Mix, and Athletic Reformer Mix. These classes are completed on reformer and trapeze tables. It can only be done in studio.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates focuses on exercises performed on a padded mat, without the use of specialized equipment. It emphasizes bodyweight resistance, core strength and flexibility. It often involves controlled movements and precise breathing techniques to improve posture and overall body awareness. It can be done virtually or in studio.
Flex Pilates
Flex Pilates includes Mat Pilates and Equipment Pilates classes. Equipment that is used in the Flex classes are the Chair, a compact chair-like apparatus and the ladder barrel. Both are designed for stretching and strengthening. Flex Pilates classes include; Pilates Chair Foundations, Pilates Athletic Chair, Arc, MOTR, Essentrics, PIIT, Small Prop Sculpt, Pilates Barre, Bodhi, Sweat, 30 Min Jump Mix, Yin yoga, Block Therapy, and Restorative Pilates. These classes focus on a range of strength, balance, spinal mobility, toning, core strength, and fascial release. It is a versatile and accessible option for individuals of all fitness levels.
CoreAlign Pilates
Lead was the first studio in Canada to offer this amazing class which is part mind-body, part cardio, part strength and totally unique. Easy-to-learn exercises on the CoreAlign® emphasize an upright posture and are designed to improve posture, balance and functional movement. Stand taller and move more efficiently. Your core will get stronger (and by core, we don’t just mean your abs, we mean your front, back and sides of your torso). You will get your heart pumping as we work with an interval-like structure to the class. You will be amazed how quickly your body begins to respond to the CoreAlign exercises. The CoreAlign is a great add-on to your current workout schedule or – it can very easily be a workout on its own.
The CoreAlign creates an environment for your body that will work to ‘undo’ patterns and habits (or old injures that have never been totally fixed) that are starting to cause issues in our activities of daily living. It is great for people with knee and hip issues, SI joint issues and for people who want to stand taller to combat today’s ‘tech neck syndrome’.
Why choose LEAD?
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