I have been teaching Pilates for about 10 years now and I’m amazed at how many of my newest clients are men. In fact, there are days when all I teach are male clients. Recently my friend and fellow Pilates Instructor Mari Winsor was at my studio and she agreed that more men are taking Pilates. Reflecting on all this, I thought the best thing would be to write a blog about why men do or should be doing Pilates.

Joseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. He had a lifelong interest in body conditioning. As a frail child dedicated to improving his strength, he later became an accomplished skier, diver, gymnast, and boxer. Joseph Pilates went on to become a nurse in England during WWI. During his internment, Pilates designed exercise equipment for injured soldiers by attaching springs to hospital beds. Joseph later began training wrestlers, skiers, gymnasts and boxers including Max Schmeling. Therefore, it is easy to understand that men have, and continue to benefit from Pilates.

Why Pilates
Women enjoy how Pilates tightens their core and flattens their abdominal muscles. With Pilates training, their posture improves and they look better in their dresses, on the beach and also perform better on the tennis court or golf course. Men, are obviously looking for an exercise that will also tighten their core and strengthen their abs, but I’ve found that the men who come into my studio also turn to Pilates to help them become better runners, bikers, golfers or simply better at a pick-up game of basketball. In fact, the increased flexibility one client experienced improved his golf swing so dramatically, that his golf partner is now a client as well!

Injury Prevention & Motivation
Many male clients of the studio have had a long history in the gym. Pumping iron they developed big, unbalanced and inflexible muscles. This physique worked for them when they were in their 20’s and 30’s, however a minor or nagging injury sent them to orthopedists, physical therapists and chiropractors who recommended they tone down their heavy lifting in favor of Pilates. South Florida High School football is known to be some of the most competitive in the country. The St. Thomas Aquinas football team has also used Pilates training to give their team an edge in strength and flexibility and injury prevention.

A Final Word
In truth, Pilates is for everybody and every body. I’ve taught 13 year old Olympic hopefuls, 20-something Olympic athletes (see my blog about the British Olympic Swim Team at Pure Pilates), as well as triathletes, professional baseball, football and basketball players. Mari Winsor, from Los Angeles, CA has taught many male celebrities such as Gary Shandling, Patrick Swayze, Samuel Jackson and Danny Glover. However, the mainstay of Pilates will always be men and women wanting to look better, feel better, increase their flexibility and adding strength to their bodies. So, if you want improved flexibility, coordination and posture – if you want to increase your core strength, address low back pain and muscular imbalances, and if you want to cross-train for other activities, give Pilates a try!

Parkinson’s is a degenerative disorder which inhibits a person’s ability to control movement. Its most common symptom includes tremors, slowness of movement, rigidity and poor balance.

Pilates movements are controlled and specific – sometimes moving the body only inches, but those small motions make a big difference for some people with Parkinson’s disease. With a growing number of pilates clients finding relief from their Parkinson’s symptoms, Pilates is proving to be effective in helping with the disease. I have found that increased core strength and improved flexibilty and balance is extremely helpful in countering the effects of Parkinson’s in some people.

The National Parkinson’s Foundation has performed studies that show exercise can ease the severity of Parkinson’s symptoms. Studies they conducted with Pilates participants say the exercises aren’t a strain, which makes pilates more approachable for Parkinson’s patients who don’t exercise at all. Also, some Parkinson’s patients struggle with depression and the studies indicated that exercise can help with that. Exercise is as much for the mind as the body and to feel like you can help yourself in some way is important.

I’ll end this blog with a quote from Joseph Pilates. “One of the major results of Contrology (Pilates) is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control of your body.”

Mari Winsor’s Bio
In 1990, Mari opened her first Pilates studio in Los Angeles, and introduced her innovative signature workout, “dynamic sequencing,” based on techniques developed by Joseph Pilates. Soon after, the highly visible bodies of musicians, professional athletes, and celebrities began to flock to her studio to be shaped, toned, and strengthened.

Eager to learn as much as she possible could about Pilates, in 1992, Mari began studying with Romana Kryzanowska, who trained with Joseph Pilates and took over his New York studio upon his death. After one year of intense study, Mari earned her certification in the true technique of Joseph Pilates. Mari continues to study with Romana to this day.

In 2003, Mari brought Pilates to a new level of public recognition when she released her first infomercial. The record-breaking success of the Winsor Pilates workout series and award-winning infomercials was unparalleled. Thirty videos later and over 50 million programs sold, Mari’s groundbreaking dynamic workouts have helped millions of Americans get the body they want making Winsor Pilates a household name.

Committed to sharing her knowledge and experience with the public, Mari has created an Online Winsor Pilates Fitness Club. She has co-authored three books: The Pilates Powerhouse; The Pilates Pregnancy: Maintaining Strength, Flexibility and Your Figure; and The Pilates Workout Journal: An Exercise Diary and Conditioning Guide. Mari’s fitness expertise has been featured in countless magazines such as: Allure, Glamour, Fit Pregnancy, Health, InStyle, More, Redbook, Shape, Vogue, W, and Woman’s World.

Now the owner of two Winsor Pilates studios and with a continuous roster of A-list clients that includes Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Berkeley, Minnie Driver, Daisy Fuentes, Jasmine Guy, Jewel, Melanie Griffith, Meg Ryan, Sharon Stone, Marisa Tomei, Courtney Thorne-Smith and Dita Von Tees, Mari remains the most sought-after trainer in Hollywood and a celebrity in the world of health and fitness.

The general details of this 2-day event are listed below:

WHAT: Your Art of Contrology Workshop and/or Lessons with Mari Winsor

WHEN: Friday, September 28, 2012
Sessions: 8 am – 12 Noon & 1 pm – 4 pm

Saturday, September 29, 2012
Sessions: 8 am – 12 Noon
Your Art of Contrology Workshop: 1 pm – 4 pm

COST: Your Art of Contrology Workshop: $150

Sessions with Mari Winsor:
Private Session: $150
Duet Session: $100/person

WHERE: Pure Pilates
6294 N. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

www.pure-pilates.net

WHY ATTEND: Come attend this new and exciting Your Art of Contrology Workshop and/or Sessions taught by Mari Winsor. An overview of the Your Art of Contrology Workshop is below:

“It is a huge responsibility to take on the needs of a client’s body. They may want smaller thighs, a tinier waistline, and lifted buttocks, but we as Instructors of this fabulous Pilates exercise may see it differently. Miley Cyrus, when she came to see me, wanted all those cosmetic benefits Pilates is so famous for — I wanted to change her posture and strengthen her body. We are both getting what we want and she realizes how important posture, strength, balance, and flexibility are in the mix. It is a process though and that is where your art comes in. Teaching someone to control their body is not easy and no it is not just “built in” to the work. Both you and your client have to work together for it. If a client has trouble focusing you spend time bringing them back to simplicity. For me, the concept of resistance and counter-resistance from the powerhouse in every exercise we teach is most important. There is a common thread connecting all the exercises. Proper cuing tools are important to guide your clients in the right direction. How you touch someone or not can make a difference. We will be working together to gain a different and fresh perspective in lengthening the body in all directions from the powerhouse helping you and your clients connect body, mind, and spirit.” —Mari Winsor

RESERVATIONS: It’s easy to register for this interesting and informative workshop and/or lessons. Please call us at 954.804.8450 and we’ll take your credit card information (MasterCard, VISA, or Discover) over the phone.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited, so be sure to register quickly to ensure participation as attendance will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Karen Winselmann
Owner/Instructor Trainer
Pure Pilates
954.804.8450

Originally from California, Renée has lived a large part of her adult live in Europe. She is a licensed esthetician and massage therapist, but has found her real passion in teaching Pilates. Renée has been taking Pilates classes with a variety of different studios for over 12 years and uses her experience to focus on teacher-client interaction. In order for a client to fully benefit from and enjoy Pilates sessions, she finds it of great importance for the instructor to really understand the client. Renée says she wants “the client to go home inspired and encouraged, ready to come back for the next session, rather than feel pushed ahead”. Renée received her training and certification with Marjorie Oron at The Pilates Studio in the Hague, Netherlands.

Please join us in welcoming Renée. Whether you are interested in trying 1 lesson of jumping in with a package of 8 or 12, Pure Pilates is the place to get you looking better, feeling better, and moving better. Pure Pilates is a full-service, state-of-the-art Pilates studio, offering professional and personalized instruction with visible and proven results. For more information & to schedule your lesson today visit: www.pure-pilates.net or call 954.804.8450.

You’ve seen the rest, now come train with the BEST!

Pure Pilates served as a winter training center for several of the Olympians who competed in the 2012 London Olympics. In particular, the British Olympic Swim team has trained with Pure Pilates prior to the 2012 London games. Pure Pilates clients Liam Tancock was 4th in the Men’s 4 x 100 Medley Relay and took 5th in the Men’s 100 meter Backstroke. Pure Pilates client Caitlin McClatchey was 7th in the Women’s 200 meter freestyle and finished 5th in both the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 freestyle relay. Additionally, Pure Pilates client Francesca Halsall took 5th in the women’s 50 meter freestyle and client Elizabeth Simmonds finished 4th in the Women’s 200 meter backstroke – you will recall this is the race American swimmer Missy Franklin won Gold & set a new World Record.

The Olympic Swim Team made their winter home in Fort Lauderdale and did their swimming everyday followed by Pilates training. Besides improving breathing & muscle control, Team Great Britain (Team GB) added Pilates to their training regime to improve strength & flexibility and develop an effortless and powerful swimming stroke. Pure Pilates applaudes their accomplishments at the 2012 London Olympics.

You’ve seen the rest, now come train with the best.
www.pure-pilates.net

Released on March 5, 2012, the Winsor Pilates App for the iPad brings you videos to meet all your fitness needs and goals. If you want to sculpt your body slim, lose weight, flatten your abs, tighten your buttocks and thighs, Mari Winsor and her team of experts have brought it all here for you. There are so many workouts to choose from. If you’re ready to get into the best shape of your life and have fun doing it, then your road map to health and fitness is at your fingertips!

Pilates videos for the iPad include:

The Rear View part 1 & 2 with Mari
Deep Stretching with Brendali
Marine Mat Challenge with Douglass
Yogilates with Rachel
Pilates Core Challenge with Susannah
Cardio Ballroom with Sam
Towel stretching with Rachael
Reformer Mat
Pilates Arms Sculpting
Intermediate Pilates Mat (Spanish)
Intermediate Pilates Mat (English)
Pilates Office
Pilates Buns and Thighs
Pilates Core
Pilates Maternity Mat (French)
Pilates Maternity Mat (English)
Lower Body Sculpt
How To Find Your Powerhouse
Advanced Beginner
Ab Challenge

Category – Health & Fitness
Released: March 05, 2012
Version: 1.0
Size: 14.1 MB
Requirements: iPad with iOS 4.3 or later

Reminder

Mari Winsor will be visiting Pure Pilates in Fort Lauderdale, March 30 & 31, 2012 to teach a Decompression Workshop; additionally, Mari is available to teach private and/or duet pilates sessions. For further information, please visit www.pure-pilates.net or call 954.804.8450

Mari Winsor’s Bio
In 1990, Mari opened her first Pilates studio in Los Angeles, and introduced her innovative signature workout, “dynamic sequencing,” based on techniques developed by Joseph Pilates. Soon after, the highly visible bodies of musicians, professional athletes, and celebrities began to flock to her studio to be shaped, toned, and strengthened.

Eager to learn as much as she possible could about Pilates, in 1992, Mari began studying with Romana Kryzanowska, who trained with Joseph Pilates and took over his New York studio upon his death. After one year of intense study, Mari earned her certification in the true technique of Joseph Pilates. Mari continues to study with Romana to this day.

In 2003, Mari brought Pilates to a new level of public recognition when she released her first infomercial. The record-breaking success of the Winsor Pilates workout series and award-winning infomercials was unparalleled. Thirty videos later and over 50 million programs sold, Mari’s groundbreaking dynamic workouts have helped millions of Americans get the body they want making Winsor Pilates a household name.

Committed to sharing her knowledge and experience with the public, Mari has created an Online Winsor Pilates Fitness Club. She has co-authored three books: The Pilates Powerhouse; The Pilates Pregnancy: Maintaining Strength, Flexibility and Your Figure; and The Pilates Workout Journal: An Exercise Diary and Conditioning Guide. Mari’s fitness expertise has been featured in countless magazines such as: Allure, Glamour, Fit Pregnancy, Health, InStyle, More, Redbook, Shape, Vogue, W, and Woman’s World.

Now the owner of two Winsor Pilates studios and with a continuous roster of A-list clients that includes Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Berkeley, Minnie Driver, Daisy Fuentes, Jasmine Guy, Jewel, Melanie Griffith, Meg Ryan, Sharon Stone, Marisa Tomei, Courtney Thorne-Smith and Dita Von Tees, Mari remains the most sought-after trainer in Hollywood and a celebrity in the world of health and fitness.

The general details of this 2-day event are listed below:

WHAT: Decompression Workshop and/or Lessons with Mari Winsor

WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2012
Sessions: 8 am – 12 Noon & 1 pm – 4 pm

Saturday, March 31, 2012
Decompression Workshop: 8 am – 12 Noon
Sessions: 1 pm – 4 pm

COST: Decompression Workshop: $150

Sessions with Mari Winsor:
Private Session: $150
Duet Session: $100/person

WHERE: Pure Pilates
6294 N. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

www.pure-pilates.net

WHY ATTEND: Come attend this new and exciting Decompression Workshop and/or Sessions taught by Mari Winsor. An overview of the Decompression Workshop is below:

“As of late I hear rumblings from instructors in other methods say Pilates is not good for the body because it compresses the spine and compromises the joints. I guess they have to think of something to say. In my mind, Pilates exercise is just the opposite. Looking at the reformer with an untrained eye, I can see where someone might make that uneducated guess…. of course we know differently. Every exercise that we do in our work fights gravity so to speak. Come and learn some different tools to pull your clients out of the powerhouse in all directions. As we age especially, problems of compression naturally start to occur. It is our job to help ourselves and our clients become successful in lengthening the muscles that support the joints and bones, creating more space in the body for better health, more flexibility, and of course, there are those fabulous cosmetic benefits, too!” —Mari Winsor

RESERVATIONS: It’s easy to register for this interesting and informative workshop and/or lessons. Please call us at 954.804.8450 and we’ll take your credit card information (MasterCard, VISA, or Discover) over the phone.

IMPORTANT: Lessons are open to everyone; however, the Workshop is open only to Romana’s Pilates Instructors & Apprentices. Space is limited, so be sure to register quickly to ensure participation as attendance will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Karen Winselmann
Owner/Instructor Trainer
Pure Pilates
954.804.8450

Beatriz is a licensed Physical Therapist specializing in Women’s Health services including pregnancy and postpartum, pelvic floor dysfunctions, osteoporosis, myofascial pain, breast cancer rehab, lymphedema and female athletics. Beatriz is currently pursuing a Doctor in Physical Therapy degree in Women’s Health at Northeastern University. She graduated from Florida International University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy Degree in 2001 with a focus on the musculoskeletal dysfunctions associated with pregnancy. Beatriz’s holistic approach to rehabilitation with the integration of the mind, body and spirit provides a smooth transition from rehabilitation to life long health and wellness.

In her search for a comprehensive therapeutic exercise in order to functionally engage the pelvic floor musculature, she discovered Pilates. Beatriz completed a classical Pilates Certification Program with Romana’s Pilates where she had the privilege of training with a first generation Pilates instructor, Romana Kryzanowska, the world-renowned protege of Joseph Pilates, her daughter Sari Mejia Santo and her granddaughter Daria Pace. Beatriz completed her formal training in Women’s Health through The Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, an educational institution for the treatment of pelvic floor and pelvic girdle dysfunction with an emphasis on evidence-based evaluation and treatments. Beatriz has met the didactic education and mentored clinical training requirements necessary for the Biofeedback Certification in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback (BCB-PMD). Beatriz is also an Upper Extremity Certified Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy (MLD/CDT) through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies.

Please join us in welcoming Beatriz. Whether you are interested in trying 1 lesson of jumping in with a package of 8 or 12, Pure Pilates is the place to get you looking better, feeling better, and moving better. Pure Pilates is a full-service, state-of-the-art Pilates studio, offering professional and personalized instruction with visible and proven results. For more information & to schedule your lesson today visit: www.pure-pilates.net or call 954.804.8450

Miami Herald article on “People In The News” here:

www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/22/2326466/coco-ice-t-hit-the-wall.html

Pure Pilates in Aventura Florida is open to local residents, club members and hotel guests and also serves Sunny Isles, North Miami Beach, Bay Harbor, Bal Harbour, Surfside & Golden Beach. For more information or to schedule your session, please visit:

www.pure-pilates.net

The new Romana’s Pilates studio is located in the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle, 19999 W. Country Club Drive in Aventura. The event takes place Thursday, February 3 at 8:30 am until 10:00 am. Call 305-933-6930 to find out more. Pure Pilates at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle will serve Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, surfside, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor, North Miami Beach as well as southern broward county.

For additional informaiton, please refer to the link below:
Aventura News article Page 8 from January 19, 2011.

http://issuu.com/cnews/docs/aventura_news_1.19.2011/1

What: Pure Pilates & Lattes Open House
Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011
Time: 8:30 am – 10 am
Place: Pure Pilates
19999 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
305.933.6930

8:30 am – 9 am Pilates Mat Class
9:10 am – 9:40 am Pilates Demonstration — learn about the benefits of Pilates as demonstrated on various pieces of Pilates apparatus
9:45 am – 10 am Question & Answer; Drawing for Prizes; and enjoy complimentary Lattes & Biscotti

Pure Pilates teaches the True Pilates Method – quality and experience – following the system of exercises and philosophies originally developed and taught by Joseph and Clara Pilates and handed down to protégé Romana Kryzanowska. Pure Pilates is the place to get you looking better, feeling better, and moving better. Pure Pilates is a full-serivce, state-of-the-art Romana’s Pilates® studio offering professional and personalized instruction with visible and proven results using top of the line equipment from Gratz of New York. Pure Pilates is conveniently located with 2 studios in Ft. Lauderdale and Aventura, FL.

You’ve seen the rest…. now train with the BEST!

http://www.pure-pilates.net

www.pure-pilates.net

ROMANA’S PILATES® STAGE 2 SEMINAR

Pure Pilates cordially invites you to either attend or audit the upcoming 2-day Stage 2 Seminar taught by Daria Pace, Level 2 Master Instructor Trainer of Romana’s Pilates® on Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th, 2011.

WHERE:
Pure Pilates
6451 N. Federal Highway
Suite 127
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

http://www.pure-pilates.net

RSVP:
Space is limited – this exciting event is open only to Romana’s Pilates® Certified Instructors & Apprentices – so be sure to register quickly to ensure participation as attendance will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

IMPORTANT: The RSVP; Registration; & Payment deadline is January 14, 2011!

Upon receipt and review of same, if you have any questions or would like more information (including Registration Form) please feel free to contact me directly. I can be reached either via email or through my website.

Looking forward to seeing you at this seminar!

Best Regards,
Karen Winselmann
Owner/Instructor Trainer
Pure Pilates

Pure Pilates at Fairmont Turnberry Isle is overseen by owner and certified instructor Karen Winselmann, whose long list of clients include professional baseball and basketball athletes, the British Olympic Swim Team, aspiring ballet dancers and ice skaters. Pure Pilates hosted the worldwide annual Romana’s Pilates® Conference in both 2009 and 2010. In addition, the acclaimed center has been entrusted for the past two years with arranging the Grand Master Extravaganza, a continuing professional education for hundreds of Pilates instructors from around the world.

Classes and private sessions will be led by Jaclyn Bachor, who recently moved to Miami from New York. Both Winselmann and Bachor trained under Romana Kryzanowska, a protégé of Joseph Pilates, and teach the same system of exercises and philosophies originally developed and taught by the renowned inventor and his wife, Clara Pilates.

“When we were first approached by Fairmont Turnberry Isle about this unique partnership, we knew right away this would be an excellent fit,” said Winselmann. “The addition of a renowned Pilates’ program to the resort’s large array of world-class amenities provides a great draw for locals looking for a day or weekend getaway. Plus, this is the only Romana Pilates® studio in the Aventura area.”

Private lessons and group classes are available Sunday through Saturday by appointment only. Mat classes are kept to a maximum of six people. To book a class or private session, call the Willow Stream Spa at 305-933-6930. The new Pure Pilates studio in Aventura also serves: Sunny Isles, North Miami Beach, Bay Harbor, Bal Harbour, Surfside & Golden Beach. Pure Pilates also has a studio in Fort Lauderdale. Please visit http://www.pure-pilates.net

for further information on the Press Release – please visit this link

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