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General Information about Pilates

Please make sure to attend an “intro” class before entering general classes and sessions.
Please treat the Pilates equipment with care.
Non-Members must pay guest fees each time they attend a class or session and may participate as often as they wish.
Please understand that an open mind and patience will help Pilates work for you.

Pilates Basics

To begin Pilates classes, it is imperative that you start with an "Intro" class. The Intro class is designed to bring you up to speed on the "ins and outs" of Pilates classes at the Fairlane Club. Even if you have participated in Pilates classes before, we would still encourage you to attend an Intro class. You can sign up for a group Intro class by calling Ext. 294 to schedule an individual Intro session.

Pilates classes are limited in size and do require advanced sign-up. Please call to reserve your spot in a class before the day of the class, if possible. Also, be sure to let us know if you cannot make a class you have signed up for, because there may be a waiting list.
Pilates class will have the most impact on your posture, muscle tone, flexibility, and overall fitness level if you participate in classes at least two times per week. Combining mat and reformer classes will give you a varied approach to achieving your goals while staying with one type of class will allow for greater skill development. The choice is yours.
Very often people will try Pilates for the first time at home with the instruction of a videotape or DVD. It is our recommendation that you try to pursue some form of professional instruction either before or during your "home training" method. Pilates is designed to break bad muscular habits that you may not even know you have. Many of the benefits of Pilates can be lost in this situation and in some cases, injury may result from poor technique.
Pilates can provide tremendous benefits for those who commit to regular participation in group classes or private lessons. Please don’t hesitate to start your journey to feeling and looking better through the method of Pilates.