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We always find it very interesting, inspiring and educational to here why people begin Pilates exercises and how it affects their lives.
This is Frank Zito's Pilates Story.........
"I didn't seek out Pilates. It found me.
While working as a massage therapist at a chiropractor's office, I was given a new massage client who happened to be a dancer. He was also a student of Pilates Technique Certification and was looking for bodies to practice his teaching skills. He asked me to volunteer and I initially declined. I had no idea what Pilates was and didn't have any friends who did it.
He asked a few more times and I decided to give it a try. I'll never forget my first session.
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After nearly twelve years of practicing and teaching Pilates, it is hard to recall the feeling of doing Pilates for the first time. I remember my excitement and joy at discovering it. I remember thinking it was challenging but I don’t remember the “feeling” of doing Pilates: the actual difficulty of Leg Springs in Level 1, the coordination involved in Leg Circles on the Reformer, the struggles of learning the breathing, nor the subtle nuances of the body changing from non-Pilates movement in day-to-day life to Pilates-influenced walking, sitting, posture.
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Happy New Years! Now is the time to make a promise and commitment to yourself. Pilates exercises are the perfect way to get in shape and become healthy. Think of 2010 as the year to focus on yourself, become aligned, increase your flexibility, rid your body of toxins, learn how to breath and strengthen your core muscles to help prevent injuries and make yourself feel younger and taller. With even one class a week, you can....
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Our March Teacher Training Program is now filled. If you have been thinking about joining our program and missed out this time around, don't worry! Due to the high demand we have had for the March program, we are already taking deposits to secure spots for our September program. To get started sooner, you can become a "practice body" for one of our current students. This will allow you to see how the program runs and get a head start on seeing and experiencing the work first hand. If you are interested in signing up for the September program and/or in becoming a pratice body, click on "Contact Us" and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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Pilates exercises can be very helpful to those who experience disc injuries. The most common disc injury that we see is the bulging or herniated disc. The lower back is the most common site for a bulging disc, then the neck. A bulging disc is when the soft tissue (which is much like a covered car tire) bulges out of the hard lining. This bulge can be harmless, but when big enough can press against the spinal cord and cause much pain and discomfort. When this happens, the disc (which is our natural shock absorber) can become smaller and so can the space between the vertebrae. Disc injuries can happen..
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You can begin accruing observation hours NOW. We have several locations available for observation throughout Los Angeles and the Valley. All you need to do is to complete the registration forms and place your deposit. Just click on the "Contact Us" button to get started on your new career as a certified Pilates instructor. Spots fill up fast so sign up TODAY! Happy New Year!
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This weekend, our current trainees are about to experience the Level 5 Weekend. It's one of our favorites as all the fun advanced tricks are taught and learned. In Level 5, some of the fun things that we will be doing are Backbends on the Reformer, Adult Gymnastics on the Cadillac and even Back Walkovers off the High Barrel. It is also so great to see our students achieve the level of fitness required for these high risk elements, from all of the self-workout hours required in the course. We hear a lot of clapping from the students and cheering each other on.