About Walk-ilates
Walk-ilates
Pilates + Walking = Walk-ilates
Walk-ilates was developed by Master Pilates Teacher Ellie Herman and Nancy Myers to maximize the walking experience. Walking is the exercise humans were designed to do, and when done correctly, it should not have negative effects on the body, the joints or musculature. However, when walking with improper alignment, every step can exacerbate an imbalance and cause pain. Walk-ilates is meant to unravel imbalances so that when you walk, you are reinforcing proper habits. It was developed to get the fullest benefit possible out of your walking workout.
Benefits of Walking:
Managing your weight
This class is meant to focus on proper gait and alignment issues while walking. The class will also review specific Pilates’ exercises on the Chair, the Reformer and the Mat and will apply these exercises to specific gait and alignment issues.
We intend to structure the Walk-ilates Class as follows:
10 - 15 minutes muscle releases, abdominal strengthening exercises and stretches
5 - 10 minutes standing balance and gait analysis where everyone will receive personal corrections to address their gait patterns.
35 – 45 minute walk where proper gait and optimal alignment are stressed by a Certified Walk-ilates instructor. This portion of the class will provide an excellent cardio experience and should be a lot of fun!
Potomac Pilates has added a permanent Walk-ilates group. If you are interested or have additional questions, please feel free to stop by the front desk, email us at info@PotomacPilates.net, or call us at 301-983-3745. We are thinking this is a group which would meet in the morning, but we are open to suggestions and would appreciate your input!
"A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion."
-Joseph Hubertus Pilates
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