Pilates is great way to challenge your body and mind. Fun, challenging and rewarding, we offer a variety of mat classes, equipment classes and specialty classes to accommodate your fitness level and improve your wellness. We also offer private and semi-private sessions in classical and rehabilitative Pilates. Our staff is highly skilled and will help you achieve your full potential in this work.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a method of exercise developed by Joesph Pilates in the 1920′s. Joe came to believe that the “modern” life-style, bad posture and inefficient breathing, lay at the roots of poor health. The Pilates method uses a whole-body approach to gaining strength and improving function by accessing your deepest core muscles. The exercises focus on alignment, precision, and flow as a foundation for building strength and flexibility throughout the body. Pilates helps control of the body through all ranges of motion and is very joint-friendly when performed correctly.
How do I get started at Paragon?
All clients start with an initial functional assessment. This is a one-hour musculoskeletal and postural evaluation. During the session, we introduce you to some of the Pilates fundamentals, and gather vital information that helps us learn about your body, fitness goals and medical history. In order to participate in an equipment class, clients are required to have some Pilates experience. If you have never participated in Pilates, we require 5-10 private/duet sessions, and approval from your instructor prior to entering classes. Our goal is to keep clients safe and healthy.
What have clients experienced?
“What I appreciate most about Paragon is how careful my instructors are with my body, gently working within my own physical parameters to create a healthier me. They have helped me through injury and I’ve gained a whole new appreciation for my body.” – Suzanne D.
“As a busy mom I need to make the most of an hour away from work and kids. Paragon is a happy place to go for a ‘mom break’ and you always fee energized at the end of each session.” – Paige G.
“I am a 53 year old male and have osteoarthritis in both hips. Unfortunately, this is the most common joint disorder and leads to pain and stiffness in the joint area particularly after exercise and when placing pressure and weight on the joint. I have tried all kinds of traditional fitness regimens, all of which have produced significant pain in the hip area. I happened across the Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy website and noticed that Pilates was described as building strength and flexibility in a “joint friendly” manner. I also noticed that Paragon had Physical Therapists on staff(as instructors) who are familiar with my particular disorder. I went in for my initial evaluation with Rhondi, about three months ago, and since then I have met with Val, one of their therapist/instructors, twice weekly. I have been extremely pleased with the results. Not only have I improved my core strength and enjoyed measurable improvement in my hip range of motion, I have also noticed a significant reduction in pain versus other forms of strengthening/stretching exercises. If you have any type of osteo disorder or if you just want to focus on improving critical core strength, I highly recommend the Pilates method, particularly as it is practiced by the highly professional staff at Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy.” – Dan M.
“I am a 65 year old woman with osteoarthritis. For years I tried every kind of exercise that was available and when I found Paragon it changed my life!! It is low impact, it is strengthening from the inside out. I go twice a week, sometimes more. The instructors are well trained and fun to work with. They never make me do something that might hurt me and they alter any exercise to my needs. I have been going to Paragon for two years now, and have better posture, a smaller waistline, a stronger core, and more energy.” – Lynn R.
What happens in a mat class?
Mat work is a great place to begin building your strength and your confidence in the Pilates method. The exercises incorporate Pilates principles and movements. Fun, challenging and rewarding, mat exercises engage your body and mind. They can easily be adapted to any fitness level. Call to schedule an appointment (952) 405-9765 or click to view our classes and fees.
What happens in an equipment class?
All the springs, bars, and straps can be a little overwhelming, but Pilates equipment classes offer a very refined, body-friendly workout. The resistance created by the pulley and spring system can provide a more challenging strength and endurance workout than a mat classes. Call to schedule an appointment (952) 405-9765 or click to view our classes and fees.