WHAT IS PILATES?

What is extraordinary about Pilates is its broad appeal. Dancers use Pilates to maintain flexibility and strength, Athletes do it to gain endurance, and some do it to alleviate pain. Pilates is safe for the elderly, people with injuries, and even pregnant women. Pilates programs can be individualized to meet the specific needs of each person, with special consideration given to your age, fitness level and health condition. A certified Pilates instructor can help you create a resistance-based program that will challenge your mind and body simultaneously, leaving you feeling flexible, strong, and invigorated.

“After 10 sessions, you’ll notice a difference After 20, others will notice After 30, you’ll have a whole new body” …………Joseph Pilates

WHAT IS HARD CANDY PILATES LLC?

Hard Candy Pilates is a full service Pilates studio offering personal, one on one training, shared duet (2 person) training and small group equipment classes (4 to 6 people) in a safe, fun and professional environment. We also offer Pilates training for all stages, before, during and after pregnancy as well as sport specific training such as golf, dance and running. We also incorporate other fitness programs that work in conjunction with your Pilates training, such as Barre, TRX suspension, free weights, Bosu and more. We customize Pilates to reach all ages and fitness levels, those who want a challenging workout, relief from pain, as well as creating exercises and movement for all stages before, and after major surgery.

Private Session: Great starting point for new movers, post-rehab, or if you just want the individual attention on your body. A customized workout where we will discuss your fitness goals and plan out a fitness routine that your body needs to feel better and function more comfortably. A private session is also a great place to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit out of your group class sessions.

Semi-Private: 2 clients per instructor. Never feel lost in a workout, get individualized attention while sharing the time with a friend or someone we pair you with. Feel your body change and be challenged in a unique way!

Equipment Group Reformer Classes: 3-8 clients with one instructor on Pilates equipment. Allows you to receive individualized attention with added benefit of sharing the workout with others on studio equipment. Great for healthy, agile bodies and moves at a quick pace. Every class will work your entire body, while increasing cardiovascular endurance and muscle tone! Prerequisite: 5 private sessions or instructor approval.

Pilates Mat: Series of floor exercises using your body for resistance. Emphasizes strength, stability and coordination of breath with movement. You will feel your core tighten from the inside out and leave feeling relaxed and energized. Great place to learn Pilates fundamentals. Use of various props to keep your core curious and tight!

Barre: Use of ballet bar, weights and your own body weight as resistance. Class is a mixture of Pilates, cardio and ballet. You will chisel, tighten and tone without adding bulk while burning calories. No prior dance experience needed.

TRX: Suspension trainer, created by a Navy SEAL. TRX harnesses the resistance of your own body weight and gravity that will improve total body strength and cardio-vascular endurance. Pre-requisite: 5 private sessions or instructor approval.

All classes are intentionally kept small so no one will be lost in the crowd. We want everyone to feel the work and move right!