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Pilates Spaces and Stories
Below are the 2nd quarter 2008 finalists in our Share your Space contest. Finalists are chosen three times a year and are qualified to win a Grand prize at year end. A total of four Grand Prize winners are chosen each January, from all finalists selected during the preceding year. Each Grand Prize winner receives a $1,000 USD gift certificate from Balanced Body.
We would love to hear from you. More details on how to enter.
Congratulations to our finalists, and thanks for sharing!
Pilates Spaces Finalists - 2nd Quarter
Pilates Success Stories Finalists - 2nd Quarter
2008 Finalists
2007 Finalists
We are proud to announce our 2007 Grand Prize winners for our Share Your Space and Share Your Story contests. Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners, and thanks for sharing!
PILATES SPACES
Finalist: Beautiful Studio
CENTERED Align Your Life
Raleigh, NC | centeredstudios.net
Finalist: Creative Design
Concrete Lotus
Reno, NV | theconcretelotus.com
SUCCESS STORIES
Finalist: Most Innovative Programming
30-Day Pilates Jump Start Program
I started the 30-day Pilates Jump Start Program two years ago to encourage people previously not committed to exercise. The program includes Pilates, aerobic activity, tracking, and food journaling, with a 30-day commitment. To help ensure the client is motivated to finish the program, participants pre-pay for sessions and classes.
On day one, a master Pilates trainer measures height, weight and girth. Using an align-a-body wall chart, anterior, posterior and lateral digital pictures are also taken. We also record the results of 4 flexibility tests, 3 strength tests and 2 balance tests, and measure waist-to-hip ratio and BMI. A pedometer is given to the participant with instructions to take a minimum amount of steps. They also receive an activity/food journal to keep.
During the first week, the client takes 3 private sessions with an Apprentice trainer who will teach Pilates basic principles along with Reformer/Tower exercises. Weeks two through four consist of 2 group Equipment Classes and 1 Mat class for a total of 12 hours. Update sessions are done each visit.
We also offer a Cardio Add-on for participants who want to concentrate on weight loss. For an additional fee, he or she can take an unlimited number of Indoor Cycle classes. These classes are heart-rate monitor-based, which helps motivate and educate the participant to stay within their aerobic zone. All participants who choose the Cardio Add-on have lost at least 5 pounds. One client lost 30 pounds!
At the end of 30 days is the second assessment. Everyone is so excited to see the positive changes achieved by their hard work. We photograph, re-measure and retest the participant. Several clients have achieved phenomenal results. Three out of 4 continue to buy Equipment and Mat Class packages after their program ends.
Many of our participants have been mother/daughter or husband/wife teams. It is fun for them to engage in healthy activities as a family. People see changes in areas other than just strength and flexibility - attitudes, personalities, and confidence in their abilities get restored.
Potential participants find out about our 30-day program via internet searching, our website or reading our ad in the local city magazine. Of course, past participants tell their friends and we have had a lot of referral business.
Mindful Movement
Indianapolis, IN |
mindfulmovementstudio.com
