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Luisa
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At Elite Pilates we offer both group classes (semi-private) and Private classes. Both provide a unique, results-oriented experience aimed at developing core muscle groups and overall strength, coordination, and flexibility. We have 35+ Years’ experience training pilates members.
Pilates is a body conditioning routine pioneered by Joseph Pilates. This system targets muscle groups to build flexibility and improve core strength throughout the body. A Pilates workout is truly a full-body experience that will strengthen each of your major muscle systems.
We are 100% family owned and dedicated to your health. You won’t just find advanced reformer machines here, you’ll find people who truly care about you and your family. Plus, we’re the only studio in San Antonio that offers a private room for Private Reformer classes. Come visit us!
You’ll use a footpad or pull strings to move the platform and increase the intensity of your workout. Pilates reformers can be adjusted to provide varying degrees of resistance for different exercises.
The Pilates reformer is a piece of Pilates equipment that features a bed-like frame and a flat platform that moves back and forth via wheels that are connected to the frame. The platform moves by springs, which are activated by pushing and pulling on different resistance ropes and levers, depending on the exercise that you’re attempting.
Pilates was not just created as a physical exercise, it was made to engage both mind and body at the same time. What does this look like? Our members often comment about the increased focus, concentration, and meditative-like states they create for themselves during our Pilates classes. Our experienced instructors help beginners and advanced students alike concentrate on the different muscle areas throughout the experience. Many members comment that they feel an “alive” state of being after Pilates class and that it is unlike any other exercise routine they’ve tried before.
Most people see the Pilate Reformer machine and assume that it is primarily used for core and leg routines. To the contrary, some of our most intense workouts during Pilates Reformer classes are our arm workouts. They involve resistance from the Reformer machine and various toys/tools from our Private Classroom. Whether it’s arm circles, pull ups, or curated upper body strength routines plan on giving your biceps, triceps, forearms, and shoulders an intense strength workout.
If you take enough classes with our head instructor, Luisa Parker, who has been teaching Pilates for 33+ years, you’ll begin to learn about the many misconceptions we have about our bodies. The first and arguably most important is about our core. Many people believe “core”: means just the stomach/ab area. This is a common misconception, as your core is a much larger area of the body. Think about it like the foundation upon which you’d build your home. At Elite Pilates we’re core experts and we focus on results. Whether it’s losing inches from your waist, giving you a stronger swing, or helping a nagging back injury – strengthening your core is a priority for us!
Spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk? Stand all day? Play a strenuous sport that results in out of alignment body issues? So many of our Elite members complain about hip pain and inflexibility in their central pelvic areas. We believe this is a growing epidemic in America. As computer jobs become more prevalent, the amount of hours we sit and remain sedentary severely affects our body positioning. Our own head instructor, Hugo Quinonez, began his Pilates journey after a painful hip injury kept him from his beloved Martial Arts competitions. After experiencing the results of Pilates Reformer classes on hip pain, he’s converted for life!
Your legs are your power muscles. They help you power through the day and they’re key ingredients for athletes and moms, alike. When we think of leg health, most people think about strengthening common muscle groups such as hamstrings, calves, and shins. At Elite Pilates we believe that strengthening is important, but it’s not enough. To reach peak health and performance, we must strengthen AND elongate. At our live classes, you’ll engage in hundreds of different Pilates Reformer motions that work out leg muscles you didn’t even know you had! The amazing flexibility of our Pilates Reformer machines allows us to engage your legs at a range of motion that other exercises aren’t able to achieve.
One of the first things you’ll learn at Elite Pilates is how to position your feet. We call this technique “Pilates Feet” and it involves an elegant movement that involves pointing your toes with both heels touching. Our instructors will demonstrate and help you begin honing your “Pilates Feet.” This simple movement, coupled with our proven pilates exercises will help you both develop a core-centered posture and improve your overall strength. Grace and coordination are common results our members rave about – and it all begins with….Pilates Feet!
You’ll use a footpad or pull strings to move the platform and increase the intensity of your workout. Pilates reformers can be adjusted to provide varying degrees of resistance for different exercises.
The Pilates reformer is a piece of Pilates equipment that features a bed-like frame and a flat platform that moves back and forth via wheels that are connected to the frame. The platform moves by springs, which are activated by pushing and pulling on different resistance ropes and levers, depending on the exercise that you’re attempting.
Pilates was not just created as a physical exercise, it was made to engage both mind and body at the same time. What does this look like? Our members often comment about the increased focus, concentration, and meditative-like states they create for themselves during our Pilates classes. Our experienced instructors help beginners and advanced students alike concentrate on the different muscle areas throughout the experience. Many members comment that they feel an “alive” state of being after Pilates class and that it is unlike any other exercise routine they’ve tried before.
Most people see the Pilate Reformer machine and assume that it is primarily used for core and leg routines. To the contrary, some of our most intense workouts during Pilates Reformer classes are our arm workouts. They involve resistance from the Reformer machine and various toys/tools from our Private Classroom. Whether it’s arm circles, pull ups, or curated upper body strength routines plan on giving your biceps, triceps, forearms, and shoulders an intense strength workout.
If you take enough classes with our head instructor, Luisa Parker, who has been teaching Pilates for 33+ years, you’ll begin to learn about the many misconceptions we have about our bodies. The first and arguably most important is about our core. Many people believe “core”: means just the stomach/ab area. This is a common misconception, as your core is a much larger area of the body. Think about it like the foundation upon which you’d build your home. At Elite Pilates we’re core experts and we focus on results. Whether it’s losing inches from your waist, giving you a stronger swing, or helping a nagging back injury – strengthening your core is a priority for us!
Spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk? Stand all day? Play a strenuous sport that results in out of alignment body issues? So many of our Elite members complain about hip pain and inflexibility in their central pelvic areas. We believe this is a growing epidemic in America. As computer jobs become more prevalent, the amount of hours we sit and remain sedentary severely affects our body positioning. Our own head instructor, Hugo Quinonez, began his Pilates journey after a painful hip injury kept him from his beloved Martial Arts competitions. After experiencing the results of Pilates Reformer classes on hip pain, he’s converted for life!
Your legs are your power muscles. They help you power through the day and they’re key ingredients for athletes and moms, alike. When we think of leg health, most people think about strengthening common muscle groups such as hamstrings, calves, and shins. At Elite Pilates we believe that strengthening is important, but it’s not enough. To reach peak health and performance, we must strengthen AND elongate. At our live classes, you’ll engage in hundreds of different Pilates Reformer motions that work out leg muscles you didn’t even know you had! The amazing flexibility of our Pilates Reformer machines allows us to engage your legs at a range of motion that other exercises aren’t able to achieve.
One of the first things you’ll learn at Elite Pilates is how to position your feet. We call this technique “Pilates Feet” and it involves an elegant movement that involves pointing your toes with both heels touching. Our instructors will demonstrate and help you begin honing your “Pilates Feet.” This simple movement, coupled with our proven pilates exercises will help you both develop a core-centered posture and improve your overall strength. Grace and coordination are common results our members rave about – and it all begins with….Pilates Feet!
Our team has 35+ years’ experience teaching Pilates Reformer classes. Your workout will be challenging, intense, fun, and life altering. When you work with us, our goals are your results. Our private classes will guide you along a personal journey like no other.
When you take private or semi-private classes with us in our San Antonio Pilates studio you’re working with professionals who care about your family because we are family! Our family business takes pride in serving you with a personal touch.
Our proudest moments happen through client success stories. When you’re rehabilitated, transformed, made whole, and happy – those are the moments that make it all worth it…when we look at each other, sigh, and say, “job well done.”
How often should I participate in Pilates Reformer activities?
It is recommended that you partake in 3-4 Pilates Reformer workouts per week, or roughly one every other day. You can take anywhere between 1 and 5 classes per week and still see results. Though just like anything else in life, the more effort you apply, the more results you’ll achieve.
What should I wear to a Pilates Reformer session?
Please wear clothes that allow you a wide range of motion without inhibiting the moving components of the reformer. This usually means yoga pants, athletic pants or shorts, and workout tops for ladies and running/workout pants with properly fitting t-shirts for men.
Should I wear shoes?
No. Please wear toe socks or leave your feet bare for your Pilates reformer sessions.
Is there an age limit for using a Pilates Reformer?
No. Pilates reformer can benefits users of any age, from children to senior citizens. We encourage you to schedule a private consultation to learn about how to use the reformer and whether this form of exercise is beneficial for you personally. If you are registering a child, please contact our offices directly to learn more.
Does strengthening with Pilates make my muscles bulky?
No. Pilates strengthening works to tone your muscles without adding extra bulk. Our classes usually result in strengthening the entire body as a whole and more elongated muscle toning. Joseph Pilates famously said that “true flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.”
Does Pilates strengthening help prevent against sports injuries?
Pilates strengthening improves endurance, coordination and balance, all of which contribute to safe movement on the field or in practice.
Can participating in Pilates help me to strengthen my posture?
Yes. Participation in Pilates provides exercise that aims to balance and improve muscle coordination, greatly affecting overall posture, whether you’re sitting at a desk all day or on your feet.
How does a Pilates reformer help me to build balance?
A Pilates reformer adds extra motion with each of your moves, causing you to compensate with micro movements to match the movement of the reformer – gradually improving your overall balance.
Is using a Pilates Reformer safe?
Yes. With proper instruction and use, a Pilates reformer is perfectly safe. We provide instruction from trainers with combined 35+ years’ experience.
Can my friend and I take a Pilates reformer classes together?
Yes. You and your friend can sign up for a shared semi-private class during any of our Pilates reformer sessions. Click on the “Book Now” buttons throughout our website to register for your classes and check out our schedule to find a time with two open slots.