Fitness
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Pilates Program at TOTAL
Fitness and Wellness
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The secret is out …
By Janet Wolanin Alexander
Voted one of the
Linda Schooler’s passion
demands. “I am stronger now than I was
is empowering adults through
10 -15 years ago,” she attests.
top 33 best rides in
Pilates, a form of exercise focused upon
strengthening the core muscles of the
Group and semi-private classes are
North America!
abdomen and lower back. The special-
held in the large Pilates studio and
Bike Magazine, March ’09
education-turned-Pilates teacher owns
private classes in the small one. Mat
TOTAL Fitness and Wellness in New
classes involve floor exercises performed
Albany. Imagine a fitness center plucked
with provided props such as stretch
from Louisville’s East End and planted
bands, balls, flexible rings, and foam
in Southern Indiana but with more
rollers. Reformer classes are done upon
affordable memberships.
bed-frame-like contraptions rigged
with pulleys and springs for resistance.
Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates
Mommy and Me, a pre- and post-natal
during WWI, is rebirthing and helps with
mat class, is being planned. Joining
strengthening as well as maintenance,
Schooler, who focuses on education
injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
and rehabilitation in Pilates instruction,
Instead of requiring many repetitions
are a former ballerina, an exercise
of a movement, Pilates requires fewer,
physiologist, and a student working upon
more precise ones. In addition to a flatter
certification.
abdomen and a stronger back, results
include the prevention of osteoporosis
TF & W is located off Charlestown
and improved flexibility, joint mobility,
Road in a small strip mall between
Miles of flowing trails, scenic
range of motion, and posture. Many
Kohl’s and I-25. Health Quest, a vistas and amazing terrain.
exercises are performed in a reclining or
physical therapy practice also owned
A world-class destination for
sitting position; most are low impact and
by Schooler, is also there and offers
cyclists of all skill levels.
partially weight bearing.
bodywork by therapists trained in the
Pilates method for rehabilitation.
Schooler finds Pilates empowering
– challenging yet attainable and stress
Interested in trying out Pilates?
800.313.4686
reducing due to the mental focus it
Call 949-WELL and schedule your free
browncounty.com/mtnbike
  July/August 2009
mat class or Reformer session!
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