Pilates mat classes at Fort Collins Club are part of the Pilates Training Method, an integrated series of fluid movements beneficial for all ages and abilities. Pilates is designed to condition the entire body, using positions and movements that simulate functional activities.
The body is brought into alignment through strengthening and stretching while the core is activated and the spine is supported. You will strengthen what is weak and stretch what is strong. Learning how the body is designed to move will help you keep musculature and bone structure in an optimal state, promoting movement with more freedom and less stress.
Pilates mat classes are available as part of your membership. There is no additional cost.
Start here! Class focus is to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of Pilates. It includes a series of exercises on a mat, emphasizing quality over quantity.
Next level Pilates in terms of strength, endurance & flexibility; it is suitable for all students who have experience with Pilates mat. Advance your core training techniques with complex movements that will challenge your core from every possible angle. Resistance props are used to challenge the core.
Barre Fitness
Fusing concepts of ballet, Pilates & conditioning. It begins with a warm-up focusing on postural strength & alignment. Lightweights tone the arms while the barre is used to sculpt the lower body & abs. The class moves down to the mat for core work & stretching. This ballet-inspired routine sculpts the entire body & results in a long, lean physique.