I really enjoyed our class last night and appreciate you taking the time to slow us down, make sure that our form was correct & that we were fully completing the exercise movements. It truly makes a difference when we think about our actions & focus on the correct muscle groups while we are doing the exercises. As well, I love that we are thereby focusing on ALL muscle groups instead of allowing the dominant ones to easily aid us through the process.
Thank you for helping me to get the full benefit from each class.
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks,
Tamara
Hi Leslie: I just returned from Hawaii last week and had a wonderful time in paradise! One of my favorite things to do there is boogie board. My visits to Hawaii almost yearly have included this activity, but for the past three years prior to this one, the skill and core strength needed to enjoy a "ride" all the way in to shore and to get up off the board and go do it again had decreased. Back pain was the result! This was due to two lower back conditions that had caused intense pain and loss of strength and flexibility. For two years, I had physical therapy on and off that included some exercises on the Pilates reformer. Realizing that Pilates was helping the most, I enrolled in Just Pilates classes twice a week a little over a year ago. Leslie, the owner, was tuned in to my back issues and taught me how to maximize building core strength and flexibility training while using correct technique to protect my back. On this trip to Hawaii, one could have seen me boogie boarding like my old self, taking those waves like I did before, and feeling strong and skillful like old times. Pilates has been my "magic bullet" or should I say, my "magic ride."
Ileene Gershon
Zipline
"If it weren't for Just Breathe Pilates, I would have not had the upper arm strength to go zip lining in the Caribbean!
Thanks Leslie!!!!"
Claire Staffa
Pilates "Just Breathe" New Life to Clients
January 2007 - Feeling frumpy and out of shape. Walking is not enough. In need another form of exercise. These were the thoughts in my head.I find an ad for Just Breathe Pilates. Leslie Brangham, the owner, called me back immediately.I asked a few questions and she set up an appointment.
The day of my first private lesson. We get to work on a machine called a Reformer.It is a wonderful apparatus on which you can do a multitude of exercises for all parts of your body and vary the routine--it never gets dull!I was a bit unskilled in the beginning-okay klutzy-but, with Leslie's superior teaching skills, patience, and knowledge I have become adept and graceful-well, 99% of the time. Over this past year and a half at Just Breath Pilates, I am firmer and leaner, and not only can I comfortably touch my toes, I can place my hands flat on the ground in front of me!I enjoy going to class immensely!
Thank you for your dedication to your clients. Your skills as an instructor are appreciated.You have helped some many of your clients of all ages and fitness levels to get fit and stay fit. Joseph Pilates would be proud.
