Fit to Print Volume 23 Issue 2: June 2014

M i n d B o d y S p i rby Monica Jones it by Dina Voigt Second Century of Pilates Fads Come & Go, Pilates Just Keeps Rolling constantly engaged in continuing education, studying the body and ﬁne tuning our approach so we can share with you the best ways keep yourself ﬁt and healthy. It is a well known fact that Pilates is extremely beneﬁcial to athletes of all ages and all levels. It is also a well known fact that Pilates is a great I gave Mat Pilates a try after hearing from Francesca Capuano how fabulous Dina's classes are and seeing the amazing transformation of her body. I f you are reading this article, then I am sure you are aware that Fitness Incentive is celebrating it's 30th year in business—quite an accomplishment! And I must say, I am proud to be a part of the Fitness Incentive family. Looking through our last newsletter and this newsletter as well, we get a glimpse at the changes and growth over those 30 years. In my 10+ years of working here, I have witnessed so much positive growth and met so many wonderful people. So much change. All for the better. So much growth! Isn't that what life is all about? Welcoming change and growing or expanding our horizons (not our waistlines!). One of the reasons Fitness Incentive is so successful is because Cor and Ken are constantly welcoming change and making the newest most innovative workouts available to their members. Another reason is they help us make the “old” new again! The tried and true methods of step, kickboxing, dance classes, aerobics etc… have been around for decades, however at Fitness Incentive they never get old or boring. The same goes for Pilates! Pilates has been around for over a century!! That's right folks…over a century! All of us instructors and trainers are 6 method to employ with injury rehabilitation as well as after rehabilitation therapy. Ideally, however, one would beneﬁt more by incorporating consistent Pilates practice prior to any injury as part of a regular workout regimen. That's right! Pilates compliments all kinds of workout routines, and anyone who practices it properly will beneﬁt greatly from all it has to offer. I could continue to write about the diversity and beneﬁts of a regular Pilates workout. Instead I have decided to ask some devout Pilates practitioners to share their experiences here. Kathleen Maiolo I have been a member of Fitness Incentive since November, 2011 and have been doing Pilates for approximately one year. I must admit I was never into working out. I would walk on the treadmill or walk around the neighborhood. I joined the gym because I had gained some weight, but more importantly, I was feeling out of shape and needed to do something to feel better mentally and physically. I needed to be healthier for my family. After joining the gym I was trying to ﬁnd something that I could feel comfortable doing. My sister-in-law recommended Pilates. I decided to take the private sessions to get Summer 2014 FIT to Print started. I felt I needed that accountability to stay on track. I added 2 mat classes a week and now Pilates jumpboard as well. I felt Pilates would give me the workout I was looking for without a lot of jumping around and stress on my joints as I have lower back and knee issues. Pilates was exactly what I needed. The ﬁrst thing I noticed is how my posture has improved. I actually stand up straight!! My back feels better, stronger. I can stand for longer periods of time. My body shape has deﬁnitely changed. I see the difference in my appearance; ﬂatter stomach, stronger arms. I can do pus

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