Pilates

Jump into Cardio Pilates - Try out our jump boards!  You will experience a whole new level of Pilates when your workout turns aerobic.  Your routine will focus on core strengthening and lower body exercises to get your heart pumping.

Long and Lean - This Program will integrate aspects of Pilates and Yoga to develop better body awareness and alignment through a variety of exercises that will improve posture and stability while also increasing back mobility.  You may help relieve many symptoms such as headaches, neck stiffness and back issues, leaving you with increased energy and a sense of well being.

Pilates for Better Balance - The key to improving your balance all starts from building your core strength.  This program will not only use standard Pilates equipment, but additional props such as Body Bars and BOSU's from a standing position to work your entire body toward better balance.

Pilates Mat - Created by Jospeh Pilates in the 1930's, these mat exercises were designed to strengthen the muscles of the trunk and increase the flexibility of the spine.

Stability Chair - You will be introduced to a variety of exercises on the Pilates Split-Pedal Stability Chair guaranteed to benefit any level of athlete. The capabilities of the Stability Chair will be covered and then all of its features will be utilized in the context of a well-rounded workout of functional movements designed to retrain imbalanced muscles and build on the strength and agility of the whole body to enhance sport-specific performance or everyday life.

We offer the following choices at Mount Auburn Club:

Pilates Instruction - Lesson's are available as privates, duets, and groups up to 5 people. Contact Mike Thornton at 617-923-2255 x406 or email him at mthornton@mountaburnclub.com for more information.

Level I - reviews the 5 principles of Pilates & is perfect for beginners.

Level II - is by recommendation of the instructor.

Regular practice of Pilates can lead to:

 • Strengthened abdominals

 • Increased trunk strength and stability

 • A greater balance of strength and flexibility

 • Injury prevention

 • Improved athletic performance

 • Enhanced balance and coordination

 • Improved posture