Is Pilates As Good As Everyone Says?
There was a recent article in the New York Times titled, "Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?”
Short answer - YES!
The article begins by talking about a woman who was injured dancing and told she needed to stop dancing because one wrong move would leave her paralyzed for life. Months of physical therapy made her "safe" to move again, but it was Pilates that rebuilt her strength, mobility and confidence.
I personally know two women - one hit by a car while riding her bike, the other in a terrible car accident - who were both told they would never walk again. Both found Pilates and today they not only walk - they run, they dance, they SUP and snowboard. I am not saying Pilates is magic and defies modern medicine and gravity - but it is transformative for so many people, changing their bodies and minds in ways they didn't see coming.
Pilates was originally named Contrology by its creator Joseph Pilates and was once a practice limited primarily to athletes and dancers. Today we call Contrology, Pilates and it has expanded to be inclusive and available to men and women of all ages and fitness levels.
In Bend alone, there are multiple Pilates studios with great instructors. Our goal at Move Pilates Bend is to meet every client where they are at. Your body should be kept in the best physical condition possible so that you can keep working and playing with ease and free from injury in beautiful Central Oregon.
We incorporate both Classical and Contemporary repertoire in mixed equipment classes embracing the newest research from the medical and Pilates communities. Your body is different from every other body - exercises are modified to meet your needs in our small group classes, and private sessions offer an even more personalized experience. At Move, we re-educate your body on how to function optimally in all you do.
If you haven't read the article, I encourage you to do so.
If you already join us at the studio for your practice, I look forward to seeing you again soon.
If you haven’t had the chance to try a class, try it out with one of our introductory offers:
✨ Three group classes for $60
✨ Three 30-minute private sessions for $100
✨ Three 60-minute private sessions for $165
You can try it out without a long-term or membership commitment (though I bet you'll love it!).