Studio and Mat Pilates
PILATES FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES
By using Pilates training, athletes can learn to balance areas of the body that may succumb to overuse while participating in their sport. Endurance athletes spend a significant amount of time in a specific sport movement. This can lead to overuse injuries specific to endurance athletes. This class will be conducted each day using the principle that core strength is at the center of Pilates. Through the application of the 6 fundamental principles of Pilates (centering, control, breathing, precision, concentration, and flowing movement), each student will be able to begin to apply their Pilates knowledge to a specific endurance athlete population.
PILATES FOR INJURY REHABILITATION
The Pilates principle of core stabilization addresses posture, muscle performance, and motor control. Physical therapists are using Pilates successfully to treat many common conditions and diseases. Evaluations will be made on common sport injuries. These evaluations will identify potential sources for injuries and analyze rehabilitative Pilates movements. Emphasis will be placed on posture, skeletal alignment of the lower extremity, and musculoskeletal flexibility. High-speed video motion analysis will be used to evaluate how the foot strikes the ground during running and to determine if the movements in the foot and ankle joints are properly synchronized with the movements of the knee joint. This course focuses on the 6 fundamental principles of Pilates (centering, control, breathing, precision, concentration, and flowing movement) and will also incorporate contemporary therapeutic modalities used when working with an injured population.
PILATES FOR POWER ATHLETES
By using Pilates training, athletes can learn to balance areas of the body that may succumb to overuse while participating in their sport. Power athletes Pilates training can also help athletes hit the ball farther, run faster, and jump higher without pain or injury to themselves. If the core muscles are strong and do their job properly, then the rest of the body is free to move with improved range of motion and coordination without unnecessary tension or difficulty. Through the general practice and application of the 6 fundamental principles of Pilates (centering, control, breathing, precision, concentration, and flowing movement), each student will experience improvement in Pilates¿ skill and be able to apply it to everyday life.
