Almost to 100 Fans on Facebook!

I know, I know... 100 fans isn't a lot compared with some other Facebook pages, but we'd like to try and get there anyway!

Become a fan (or "like" as they now say), of Rhinebeck Pilates on Facebook! I continuously link to a lot of interesting pilates and fitness articles, pilates news, studio news and specials, etc.

For Rhinebeck Pilates clients, joining us on Facebook is a good way to keep up with duet, tower, and mat class openings, as well as new products arriving at the studio for retail, and studio happenings in general.

If you're already a Fan- thanks! And... please suggest our page to your friends! Read more!

Mother's Day Specials at Rhinebeck Pilates!!

This Mother's Day, treat a well-deserving mom in your life with a gift of pilates! Pilates classes are the perfect gift- health of the mind, body, and spirit. Not to mention, its an hour all to herself!

Two-for-One Mother's Day Weekend!
Mothers bring your daughters, daughters bring your mothers! (Sons are welcome, too!)

When: Saturday and Sunday, May 8th and 9th

What: Join us for any group class and bring your mother or daughter for free! Contact us to reserve your spaces because space is limited.

Check out the Rhinebeck Pilates site for the class schedule: http://www.rhinebeckpilates.com/schedule.html

No pilates experience is necessary, so don't worry if one or both of you is a beginner. Pilates classes are a great way to spend time together, and then go out for breakfast and shopping in town afterwards!

Or, take advantage of one of our Mother's Day Specials gift certificates!

Intro to Pilates: $100
2 Privates: $150
5 Tower classes: $125
10 Mat classes: $100

And, as always, you'll get a swanky Rhinebeck Pilates tote bag with your gift certificate to make your gift even sweeter!

Contact us to purchase your gift certificates, sign up for classes, or with any questions you may have. Read more!

Exercise of the Month- Transitions

One of my favorite aspects of a pilates routine is the transitions between exercises. This month, we'll focus on the transitions that blend one exercise into the next to form a seamless workout.

In addition, we'll also focus on transitioning between exercises on the equipment- changing springs efficiently and properly so not waste time and energy and to keep the work out moving!

And yes, lowering the footbar on the reformer with your feet is a transition that we will ALL hopefully have mastered by the end of the month!

Purpose of Transitions
Like I said, the purpose of smooth transitions between the exercises is to keep the workout moving. Even the space between the exercises is exercise. Transitions also keep you focused on what you're doing, and keep pilates the way Joe intended- an full hour of mindful movement.

Benefits of Transitions
There are three main benefits of transitioning smoothly between exercises. On the equipment, when you move smoothly from one exercise to the next, (including changing springs, lowering the footbar, etc) you are essentially training yourself to workout without the help of an instructor. You are self-sufficent, and you can take the self-sufficent workout with you wherever you go- if you visit another studio, you will know exactly what to do.

Another really great benefit of learning your transitions is that you will advance in the pilates method more quickly. Smooth transitions save time, and you'd be surprised how much time is actually left in the hour when transitions are done correctly. I would say there's about 20 minutes left available from smooth transitions! That's plenty of time to learn new exercises. In fact, you won't only advance by learning new exercises, but transitioning will put you so deep into "the zone" that your mental workout will advance as well.

Examples of Transitions
Some transitions we'll work on this month are....

-Changing springs on the reformer
-Getting on/off the reformer, Long Box, and Chair properly
-Transitions between mat exercises
-Transitions between exercises in the Long Stretch Series
-Lowering the Footbar on the reformer for an efficient workout
-The transition from coming into the studio standing, to laying down, to standing again

Here is a lovely video of the reformer repertoire, complete with transitions:

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