12:00pm Thursdays. Instructor: Janet.
Pilates is a form of conditioning that builds strength and flexibility with a strong focus on alignment, breath, and mindfulness. Recommended equipment includes a mat, resistance band and/or a handheld weight (or something that is heavy enough to use as a weight). A big thank you to Soma Pilates in Redmond for donating this class to Team Survivor Northwest!
Pilates
Thursday
Online
12:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Sunderland
Janet Sunderland has been teaching fitness for over 20 years as a Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. As an instructor Janet has worked with a variety of clients from athletes to senior citizens. Janet believes that Pilates can complement any fitness program as it improves core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks, and feels. Janet is a graduate of Bastyr University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness program and Simon Fraser University’s Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies. She is a Balanced Body Master Trainer for Pilates, Movement Principles, Anatomy in 3D, Barre, Bodhi Suspension System, CoreAlign and MOTR. Additional certifications include PMA Certified Pilates Teacher, STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Ace-Certified Group Fitness Instructor, AFFA certified Group Fitness instructor, RRCA Level 1 Running Coach, and Pfilates pelvic floor Pilates certified instructor. Janet’s detail-oriented teaching style will guide you in achieving a newfound sense of body awareness and help you discover and realize your body’s hidden capabilities in a safe, comfortable, environment.
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FOUR PILLARS
Flexibility: Ability to move joints well enough to prevent injury through a full range of motion.
Aerobics: Increases breathing and heart rate; also known as “cardio.”
Balance: Encourages functional movement to prevent falls. Important for safety, especially if experiencing neuropathy.
Strength: Increases coordination and ability to move weight — bodyweight or other. Form is always more important than weight!
INTENSITY LEVELS
Very Low: Focused on moving slowly and breathing deeply. An excellent starting point or a restorative activity to combine with other workouts.
Low: Involves light activity that doesn’t feel hard; it may not change your breathing pattern or make you sweat.
Moderate: Gets your heart pumping but will generally allow you to carry on a normal conversation.
High: Requires endurance and may be intense enough that normal conversation may not be possible.