Pilates Open House
Curious about Pilates? Come to The J's Pilates Open House on April 6, from 9 am to 12 pm! With sessions designed for all skill levels, you'll learn how Pilates can help enhance your strength, flexibility and balance. Connect with our community, meet our skilled instructors and take the first step towards a stronger, more balanced you. Click here for more information.
Benefits of Pilates
Pilates is a mind-body exercise that promotes strength, stability and flexibility. It develops the body through muscular effort that stems from the core. Some of the principles that guide the Pilates method include concentration on each movement, steady controlled breathing and the use of your core – abdomen and lower back muscles. Exercises can be done using a mat, EXO chair or a Pilates reformer machine.
Pilates Mat Group Exercise Class
We offer a few classes per week in our Rzepka Yoga Studio that focus on stretching and flexibility. Included with The J's membership, class times appear on the group exercise schedule.
Introduction to Pilates
Offered as a group class of up to five people, Intro to Pilates provides you with the orientation and instruction that is helpful when you are a beginner. This class uses the Pilates reformer machines in our Pilates Loft.
"In 10 sessions you'll feel better, 20 sessions you'll look better, 30 sessions you'll have a completely new body."
Joseph Pilates
Roll and Release
Appropriate for all levels, this group class uses foam rollers and Pilates reformer machines in our Pilates Loft. The instruction focuses on increasing your body awareness, reducing pain and improving mobility and balance. Myofascial release and strengthening and stretching exercises are performed.
Pilates Reformer Class
Our trainers lead private and small group?classes on Pilates reformer machines in the Pilates Studio. With its sophisticated system of springs, straps and pulleys, more than 500 exercises can be performed on this versatile apparatus. The Reformer's adjustable springs allow for progressive resistance, which helps to lengthen and strengthen the muscles rather than building bulk.
Every BODY needs Pilates
- All ages, genders, shapes and sizes.
- Athletes of all levels.
- People recovering from injury.
- Those seeking better balance and flexibility.
Pilates Leadership
Annie Camin
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
College Educations / Certifications
- Certified in Reformer/mat/Chair and Barrels via Balanced Body.
- Currently working through a comprehensive certification.
Personal
Why I chose to teach Pilates: I believe wholeheartedly in the method developed by Joseph Pilates, and the healing properties it can bring to ANY body. Going into any class, I am grateful to introduce the method to those who are eager to experience it and to challenge those who have loved Pilates for many years. These movements have changed my body, enhanced my confidence, and given me a new appreciation for slowing down and breathing.
Vivian Corey
Hometown
Nashville, TN
College Education / Certifications
Education and Certifications
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BFA Dance, The Ohio State University
- BSEd Exercise Science, The Ohio State University
- Mat and Reformer Pilates
- ACE Personal Trainer
- Healthy Dance Practice Certificate
Specializations
- Dance Science
Personal
I am a current Protege with Inlet Dance Theatre. My training is primarily in contemporary, jazz, tap, African, and ballet, as well as mat and Reformer Pilates. I teach Pilates, dance and group fitness classes to children and adults and engage in dance science research in addition to my artistic practice. I weave dance and science as the foundation of my work to guide others to find their love of movement through community-based practice.
Sue Gawry
Pilates Instructor
Education and Certifications
- ACSM Pilates trainer
- ACE Pilates trainer, Aerobics, Senior Adult, Overweight, Prenatal
- AFFA Pilates trainer, Pilates mat, Aerobics
- Pilates Balanced Body
- Anatomy Trains
Classes Taught
- Primetime
- Fitness for Balance
- Stretch and Firm
- Roll and Release
How Long Have You Been an Instructor?
- Group fitness since 1981
- Pilates since 2006
- Personal trainer since 1991
What fitness activities do you like to do?
Pilates and Dance
How do you motivate people to work out and how do keep them engaged?
Music, enthusiasm, having fun myself and finding success in each skill accomplished.
What’s your fitness philosophy?
Do what you enjoy. Create variety.
What advice do you have for people new to Pilates?
Have patience, breathe well and work in a range you can control – don’t force. Improvements happen naturally over time.
Marla Mesnick
Pilates Instructor
Education and Certifications
- Body Sculpting
- Pilates Mat
- Pilates Reform
- Spinning
- Step
- Yoga
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I used to be overweight. At age 21 I joined a gym for something social to do. I became active, strong and happy and lost weight doing it. I became an instructor so I can help others become the healthiest they can be.
How long have you been an instructor?
I’ve been a group fitness instructor since 1981 and I’ve been an instructor at The J for more than 10 years.
How do you motivate people to work and how do you keep them engaged?
I try to make workouts fun! I ask them questions, get to know them and make them feel a part of our fitness community.
Deanna Miller
Pilates Instructor
Education and Certifications
- Physical Therapy Degree, University of Pittsburgh.
- Pilates certification, Body Technics System, LLC.
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I was having lower back issues so I started doing Pilates. I noticed changes in my body right away and I felt so much better so I decided to get my Pilates certification.
How long have you been an instructor?
I have been an instructor since 2012.
How do you motivate people to work out and how do you keep them engaged?
I try to vary the exercises every week and add new exercises to keep clients engaged.
Kate Toohig
Director of Wellness and Engagement
216-593-6265