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What is Pilates?
What is Alternative Fitness Body IQ?
Who Can Benefit from this Program?
How Many Times Per Week Should You Participate?
What is a Mat Class?
What is an Equipment Class?
How Can I Learn More?
When will I see Results?
Pilates is a yoga based exercise technique which has been around for 70 years. Joseph Pilates pioneered
this technique by combining the best of eastern and western exercise. The method focueses on strengthening, stretching,
and proper alignment while exercising. The results are more energy, greater range of motion and
overall greater strength throughout your entire body. Classes can include floor exercises (called Mat Class) and
Equipment exercises (there are about 9 standard pieces of equipment that Pilates invented for
his clients use). There are over 500 exercises to learn betwenn the mat and Equipment. Classes at the Fitness Factory will
include Mat, as well as classes on the Reformer (the most widely used Equipment).
Alternative Fitness is a company founded by Janine Galati (located at 2016
Walnut Street
in Center City Philadelphia) that has been awarded the "Best of Philly 1999"
and "Best of Philly 2000" for mind-body fitness. Janine
is an exercise Physiologist and has studied yoga, Pilates, therapeutic massage, and many other
forms of mind-body exercise. Janine created Alternative Fitness to provide
fitness training dedicated to the mind and the body. Over the past 15 years her hybrid style
of mind-body training has evolved and produced results she calls "Body IO". Body IQ is all about
building a smarter, stronger body. Injury prevention and care are a main mission, as well as finding new ways
to cross train the mind and body to enhance performance and have fun. "Movement is thought in motion.
Body IQ is a measure of how well you can put your thoughts into motion, physically, spiritually,
and psychologically", says Galati.
EVERYONE! Classes are for anyone interested in performance enhancement. anyone who has injuries from exercise
or from lack of it. Or, for anyone interested in learning new ways to care for their mind-body as well as for those burned
out by ther rigors or traditional exercise. This program is great for cross-training or can be done
exclusively to keep you fit and strong.
As with most exercise forms, you must be doing this type of exercise at least 2-3 times
per week to see its benefits. However, if one time per week is all you can do, then it will
just take a little longer to see results.
Mat Class is a one hour class which includes exercise
done on the floor with specific coaching from the instructor Classes are limited to 16 people so
that you can get individual attention and feedback on form. A basic level mat class includes opening stretches
from yoga and dance, to abdominal/core strengthening work form Pilates and closing exercises to help relax the mind.
The focus of the class is strengthening, stretching, and bringing the mind and body into alignment. Participants usually
leave feeling energized, lighter, and taller.
Equipment classes at the Fitness Factory will be done using the Pilates Allegro Reformer. The Reformer will
do wonders for your hips and thighs and educate you about your posture to help build a smarter, stronger,
and more balanced body. Intensity of exercises vary based on experience; however, a basic equipment
class will cover 10-11 exercises done rhythmically with an emphasis on breath and form.
The Alternative Fitness Body IQ Video Set is available for
$39.95 at the front desk of the studio or by calling 1-877-9Pilates.
The video is great
to compliment your class work. THe first video presents the 6 Basic Alternative Fitness
Principles which are presented in class. It is arranged in tutorials for learning. The second video
has 3 floor exercise sequences plus one reformer workout.
Results are based on frequency and experience, however most people see and feel results
in 10 sessions attending 2 times per week.