FAQ

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a type of movement exercises created by Joseph Pilates in the mid 1900's. As an man who valued his own health, Joseph Pilates brilliantly created several pieces of equipment to train the body. While Pilates has evolved since Joeseph Pilates passed away in 1967, much of what we do is influenced by his original intent. Pilates can be done either on a mat or on equipment utilizing springs, pulleys, straps and hinges. It combines strength training with active stretching for a complete whole body workout. For more information please visit the Origins of Pilates via Balanced Body.   

What is the Gyrotonic Exercise Method ?

The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® Method is an original movement practice created by Juliu Horvath. It is done on special pieces of equipment (the GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower, Jumping-Stretching Board, ARCHWAY®, GYROTONER® and Leg Extension Unit) with pulleys, ropes, handles and weight plates. The exercises emphasize continuous spinal motion with simultaneous arm or leg movements. It is both strengthening and stretching for the body. For more information, please visit the GYROTONIC® website here.

What does a movement session with Bre include?

As a new client, we’ll spend the first 10-15 min of your session chatting about your movement history, any injuries you’ve had, and what your current goals are. As a movement teacher, it’s important that I know a bit about you before knowing what exercises may be best. We will then spend the rest of our session together doing any combination of Pilates, the GYROTONIC® Method, and even traditional strength training exercises. If applicable, I may even help you with a custom home exercise program so that you can get the most of our work together. All sessions are completely bespoke experience focused on helping you move your best, eliminate pain, and reach your fitness goals. Let’s get you moving your best, together!

Who can do Pilates, yoga and the Gyrotonic Method?

Anyone. From teenagers to those who are 90 years young, I teach Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method because these movement modalities are accessible. If you need assistance, I can help. If you need a challenge, I can make you sweat. If you live in a body, this is for you. Our movement sessions together are creative, adaptive and are designed to fit your individual needs..

What results will I see?

Due to the combination of both strength and stretch exercises, you’ll enjoy increased strength, flexibility, body awareness, coordination, balance and ease of movement. Additionally, Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method can be an excellent supplement to enhance your results from physical therapy, chiropractic care, myofascial release therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy. Let me know your goals are and together we will achieve them.

What should I wear?

Whatever your most comfortable moving in! I used to say, form fitting clothing is best, but truthfully, I want you to feel at ease. Trust that I can still see your movement whether you show up in jeans or head to toe in spandex. But one piece of advice? If you wear shorts, please be sure they are tighter fitting or wear spandex/compression shorts underneath.