ATHLETICS
Acquire a Balanced
and core strengthening while stretching,
lengthening and improving overall toning.
The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays,
Body with MAC Pilates
Oct. 13 through Nov. 19, from 3:45-4:45
p.m. in the Pilates Studio. The instructor
is Greta Pauley, and class is limited to four
T
he goals in a Pilates workout are to
participants. Each session costs $23 for a
attain grace, flexibility, control and
total of $276 for 12 sessions.
form in order to draw out the deepest work
Participants are accepted on a first-
possible and have a balanced and strong
come, first-served basis, and must be at
body. The movements are slow, method-
least 14 years old. For more information,
ical and deeply effective. Sometimes,
call Pilates Coordinator Joanna Pivo at
however, it is fun and necessary to mix up
503-517-7550. To register, call Integrative
the routine with some cardio.
Fitness at 503-517-7539.
MAC’s cardio jumpboard class involves
Pilates open house
the Pilates Reformer and is sure to get
hearts pumping. Class includes several sets
Curious about MAC’s Pilates program?
of cardiovascular endurance and also inte-
There is something for everyone at the
grates all the specific qualities and benefits
Pilates open house Wednesday, Oct. 28
of resistance training. It is a fun way to
in the Gallery of Champions and the
challenge the body and do something
Pilates Studio from 6-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.
different. Participants are supported on the
Members are invited to take advantage
carriage while performing the polymeric
of this opportunity to meet MAC Pilates
exercises without any jarring effect to the
personal trainers and learn how to get
ankles, knees and lower back. Practicing
started in the Pilates program.
with proper form, dynamics, technical
The open house provides MAC
clarity, rhythm and intention yields supple-
members the opportunity for a hands-on
ness, strength and flexibility.
All members are invited to learn Pilates experience and a look at the variety
The class meets Mondays and
more about Pilates at the hands-on of Pilates offerings, both in mat classes and
Wednesdays, Oct. 12 through Nov. 18
open house Wednesday, Oct. 18. the studio space. Attendees are invited to
from 8-9 a.m. in the team training room
try out Pilates equipment and participate
on the subbasement level. The cost is
in a variety of 20-minute free mini classes
incorporates myofascial release techniques
$276 for 12 classes. The instructor is Gina
where they are introduced to techniques
to help restore full function of the body by
Frabotta.
for the reformer, the chair and mat exer-
breaking up adhesions, improving blood
To register, call Integrative Fitness at
cises with props.
circulation and allowing the tissues to glide
503-517-7539.
The Pilates department welcomes all
over each other more easily.
members in all sports and at any level of
The cost of the session is $35, which
Special focus clinic series
fitness. Members can consult with Pilates
includes the handout and answers to indi-
Learn how to prevent arm and shoulder
instructors during both sessions, and
vidual questions after class.
injuries as well as strengthen weak arms
discuss special needs for sport-specific
Workshops remaining in the series
and fingertips in the second workshop of
cross-training or special health consider-
include a focus on the hips and pelvis
the Pilates special focus series with Sue
ations with MAC staff.
Saturday, Nov. 14; and a focus on legs, feet
Brantley.
Open house guests receive a Pilates
and ankles Saturday, Dec. 12.
The workshop is Saturday, Oct. 17
informational kit that includes quick start
To register, call Integrative Fitness at
from 12:45-2:15 p.m. in Studio II and is
facts and a schedule of Pilates classes,
503-517-7539.
open to people with all levels of abilities
private training and special workshops.
–Reidun Zander
and fitness. Students receive a handout
Members can register to win prizes during
with the class so they can incorporate these
Pilates for teenagers
hourly drawings for free equipment,
techniques and exercises into their own Beginning this month, the MAC Pilates
classes, Pilates props and gift certificates.
practices. department introduces an innovative after-
Pilates props also are available for purchase
Brantley has more than 15 years’ expe- school class designed just for teenagers.
in The -M-Porium.
rience as a professional dancer. She is a This progressive six-week series of classes
No registration is required for this
fully certified Stott Pilates instructor, and offers a fast-paced introduction to Pilates
event. Participants should wear loose,
has taken many specialized therapeutic principles using the Pilates reformer.
comfortable clothing.
courses in both Pilates and yoga. She is Participants improve core strength and
For more information on MAC Pilates,
proficient in working with clients who boost balance, coordination and endurance.
call Fitness Coordinator Joanna Pivo at
have limited abilities due to injury, congen- The class is designed to introduce
503-517-7550.
ital conditions and special needs. She often students to the principles of alignment
–Kristin Finnegan WM
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