SweatShop Health Club

Path to Pilates

The SweatShop is a STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Center, one of 53 in the world. As a fully equipped Pilates facility, the SweatShop offers more options for Pilates workouts than any other facility in the Midwest. SweatShop staff members are fully certified, trained, and experienced STOTT PILATES® instructors.

So What is Pilates?

STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary approach to the original teaching of Joseph Pilates. Pilates is the optimal way to achieve strength, flexibility, and proper body alignment. STOTT PILATES® method comprises more than 500 exercises performed as a mat-based workout or using special equipment. The central concept of STOTT PILATES® is strengthening the core of the body – deep abdominals, lower back, and muscles around the spine.

The Benefits of Pilates

• Strong, stable torso-abdominals, back, pelvis, hips, spine, shoulders, neck
• Improved joint function and ease of movement
• Flatter appearance to abdominal area
• Restored height lost due to spinal compression
• Improved posture and skeletal alignment
• Improved body awareness that transfers to all other forms of movement
• Relief from chronic joint pain
• Improved athletic functioning through retraining of faulty movement patterns
• Increase sense of well-being and self-esteem

How to Get Started!

There are several paths to learning Pilates. Private & Semi-private Sessions, Reformer and Mat. The SweatShop options are designed to meet your individual goals, schedule, and budget.

• 15% off 5 session packages: first-time clients receive 15% off 5 session package.
• Beginning Mat Pilates Program: come 3 times per week for 6 weeks and learn all the essential Mat exercises and techniques; you can prepare to take experienced Mat classes. Requires pre-registration; minimum 6 persons. $245, member price is $215.
• Intern Package: work with a Pilates intern instructor for 10 private sessions (not for those with injuries).

Please review a more in-depth look at each individual Pilates program we offer:
Private • Reformer • Mat

More Than Classes

The SweatShop offers a complete line of STOTT PILATES® videos and products to help you get the most out of your Pilates workouts. Once you’ve learned the Pilates basics, a video workout can substitute for a Mat class, and a flex band, BOSU, or stability ball can enhance your current Pilates routine. Please check out all our fitness accessories and workout wear at the club and soon to come, our online store.

FREE INFO SESSIONS
Free Mat Pilates and Reformer informational sessions at our monthly Open House Weekends:
Saturdays at 11am
Please call to RSVP at:
651-646-8418.