Pilates Class Descriptions
All pilates classes are held in our GHF Main and Tioga studios with new Pilates Reformers accompanied by the Pilates Chair, Pilates Cadillac, and PIlates Tower. You will find classes that follow the teachings of Joseph Pilates and incorporate high energy, low impact exercises to re-center, balance, build strength, improve moblity, and enhance flexbility.
Pilates Reformer
Pilates Reformer will include the principles of Pilates while focusing on body alignment, pelvic stability, breathing, core strength, and flexibility. All skill levels are welcome as the instructors will provide step-by step guidance while still allowing each participant to be challenged to their level of participation. Experience full body Reformer Pilates.
Pilates Advanced
The most advanced level of Pilates Reformer. Advanced Pilates takes Pilates to a challenging new level. Building upon the fundamental knowledge and strength developed in our weekly Pilates Reformer classes, Advanced Pilates will add more balance, strength and fluidity to your practice.
Pilates Mixed-Equipment
The Pilates Mixed-Equipment class utilizes various pieces of equipment such as the Pilates Pilates Chair, Pilates Tower, Pilates Reformer, Jumpboards, and Arcs. Some experience in prior Pilates classes will be beneficial, but the instructor will provide step-by step guidance while still allowing each participant to be challenged to their level of participation. The Pilates class is programmed to enhance core strength, spinal alignment, flexibility, balance and postural control.
Pilates Chair
Created by Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Chair creates a unique and challenging way to build strength in the core, improve balance and increase muscle coordination and control.
Pilates Chair/Reformer Combo
Incorporate the benefits of both the Pilates Chair and Reformer in a 55- minute combination class. The Pilates Chair provides a challenging way to build strength, improve balance and increase muscle coordination and control while the Reformer focuses on posture, pelvic stability, breathing, abdominal strength, and flexibility.
Pilates Sculpt
20 minutes of non-stop lower body Pilates sculpting exercises followed immediately by 20 minutes of upper body. Finish with 20 minutes of core exercises to sculpt and tone your entire body.
Pilates Jump and Pump
Join us for 50 minutes of heart pumping Pilates jumpboard intertwined with weights, springs, and bands to transform your Pilates workout into a body sculpting dream class.
Pilates Chair Fusion
Curious about Pilates Chair but not sure you are ready for 50 minutes of it? Chair Fusion combines the Pilates Chair with other Pilates apparatus like the reformer, tower, and various props. Take your Pilates routine to a new level while working on balance, coordination, and overall strength.
Pilates Suspension Circuit
50 minutes of Pilates Suspension using Balanced Body Bodhi Suspension straps combined with other apparatus like the reformer, chair, tower, arc, and/or Pilates ring in a circuit format to strengthen and challenge you in a brand new way.
Pilates Stretch and Recover
Time for self-care and movement. Pilates Stretch and Recover is a 50-minute class designed to improve mobility, decrease pain, and increase relaxation. It is a perfect addition to any workout.