Pilates

This blog is a shout out to and for all my Pilates Ladies!  I have always loved mat pilates and have used pilates as my main fitness workout for years, but it wasn't until 3 years ago that a very dear friend of mine discovered "The Pilates Connextion" studio and asked me if I would be interested in joining her for "Reformer" Pilates.  I eagerly jumped at this opportunity because I had always had a strong interest in trying it, but could never find a studio that offered reformer pilates.  I will forever be grateful for my friend's invitation because "The Pilates Connextion" has become like a second family.

Angie and Gayle are the owners/instructors of "The Pilates Connexion".  These two AMAZING women do a fabulous job of teaching, inspiring, and keeping up to date on all the latest techniques, methods and general information about pilates and how to improve the body.  I find it amazing that in all the class sessions I have attended.... the variety of movements, exercises and pieces of equipment used change each time.  I find myself thinking..... how can they possibly come up with anything new.... but.... they do!!!!! The things they can do with the reformer is mind boggling.... it's endless!!!  I can say from personal experience that these ladies go out of their way to make your pilates experience the best it can be.  They encourage you to push yourself further than you think you are capable of, and do so in a very safe and clean environment.  And the beauty of pilates is..... you feel and see instant results!  In just 10 workouts you can see muscle definition and feel your core strength improve as well.

The studio is an intimate setting with small class sizes.... 5 clients maximum per class... so you get the individual hands on attention you need, while enjoying the company of the other ladies working out along side you.  The studio is pristinely clean, and after each session, each reformer is sanitized and cleaned thoroughly.  In the 3 years I have been going to this studio, I have never once seen it unkept, unclean or untidy.  They also offer individual classes if you prefer to workout solo.

I personally am addicted to pilates.... especially pilates at "The Pilates Connexion"!  I feel soooo much better after a workout both mentally and physically.  I have met the most amazing women who also workout at this studio and consider them dear friends.  When I am not able to go because life and obligations interrupt my schedule, I just feel so out of sorts!  Reformer pilates is soooo calming for my mind and feels sooo good for my body.... it's the total package!  I personally enjoy the calm fluid controlled movements, the breathing, the visual pictures Angie and Gayle give so you can see in your mind the isolated muscle or the muscles being worked, but.... for those of you who like the more intense and quicker movements, The "Pilates Connexion" also offers 'jump board' classes, which are more aerobic and trust me..... your heart will be pumping hard during and afterwards!  I do enjoy these classes too.... but.... I love the control of the slower movements more. They offer a range of classes to suite everyone's needs.  If you live in the Northern Kentucky or Cincinnati area..... you should go give this studio a try.  You will love the the owners/instructors and the other ladies in class as much as you love the workout!  You will be soooooo glad you gave this studio a try!

THANK YOU BUNCHES Angie and Gayle for the awesome job you both do!  I feel soooo very blessed to have met you, to workout with you, and to have you in my life!  Pat yourselves on the back for a job VERY WELL DONE!!!!

WOO HOO's for Angie and Gayle and "The Pilates Connexion"!!!  Looking forward to many more years of working out with you ladies!