I am the girl who exercised for 3 months every year and dreaded it. I committed every January to do better and by April I was bored. My mom suggested I try Pilates reformer classes when I was in my late twenties after having a baby and like every good daughter, I didn’t listen and […]
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If you’re looking for a great way to get fit and healthy, a Pilates reformer class in Long Beach is life-changing! When you’re a beginner it can be downright intimidating— that’s why we require every new client to take our 30-minute Pilates Reformer Orientation. We offer this class every Friday and every Saturday. Check the
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Joseph Pilates once said that “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness,” an argument which scientifically…is very true. It’s undeniable the functioning of your brain and your associated emotional state are heavily linked to the activity and movement of your body. So, what does this have to do with Pilates? Well, we all know
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7 REASONS YOU SHOULD EXERCISE DURING THE HOLIDAYS The holidays will soon be here, which for many means getting together with friends and family, attending holiday events, and dining out often. However, they can also bring extra stress, a sleigh’s worth of excess calories, and numerous disruptions to your schedule. How can you make it
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Pilates for Beginners Pilates is a system of exercise and movement that is designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. It integrates breath and movement within proper body mechanics to increase awareness, and use all of the muscles of the body as they were designed. Many of the exercises focus on the pelvis and trunk,
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Cycling for Cardio Pure Pilates is not traditionally aimed at providing cardiovascular exercise, so building in a little cardio elsewhere makes for a well rounded approach. Cycling raises the heart rate, sending blood pumping around your body, and burning calories. This can help with weight loss, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of various
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Pilates for Balance Acquiring and maintaining good balance is greatly beneficial for adults as prevention for falls, injury, and loss of independence. Pilates and balance go hand in hand with its positive effects on strength and coordination. This decreases the fear of falling, which often leads to a reduction of movement and lack of mobility.
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Our studio is a little different and we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the way we do things. We’re very focused on your individual success, so whether you’re totally new to Pilates, or a seasoned Pilates instructor, you’ll start your journey with us by taking the Grou p Pilates Reformer Orientation. This introductory orientation and basic
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Here are some great photos of our outdoor studio! We have taken all of the details from our indoor offerings and pivoted to provide the same stellar workouts with those Five Starr touches to our outdoor studio. Weather, fires, daylight savings have all kept us on our toes to say the least! Just when
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Thinking of signing up for a studio membership? WHAT IS A STUDIO? A boutique studio environment would be any private or franchised studio that only offers directed classes and personal training usually only in one or two formats, such as Five Starr Pilates & Fitness that offers Pilates Reformer, Indoor Cycling and Personal Training. BENEFITS
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