Pilates v. Gyrotonic

There is no competition, as these two movement modalities provide stimulating, challenging ways to strengthen the body.

Pilates has long been associated with dancers and dance studios. Over the past ten years, Pilates workouts have gained much exposure and recognition in the world of fitness and rehabilitation – both with physical therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths who support it’s principles and value for greater health and healing potential.

“ Precise movements executed with proper form and control engages not only the body but the mind as well.”
-- Joseph H. Pilates

Pilates is a well-developed system of movement and focus that expands far beyond a basic exercise routine. The fundamentals address creating a well functioning alignment and developing the deep support and strength of the body’s core. A well-trained Pilates practitioner guides the client to create balance and support within the core, first addressing the relationships of essential elements– low back, abdominals and buttocks, smaller, low load muscles. A progression will be to then develop/connect these elements into fuller body movement with legs, arms to enjoy full body integration with more ease and breath. People generally express feeling increased freedom of movement, strength and length. Benefits also included enhanced joint mobility, connective tissue flexibility, muscular balance strength enhanced circulation and cellular metabolism

GYROTONIC® like Pilates, is a movement system specially designed to enhance muscle flexibility, strength and length while encouraging proper postural alignment, only with an additional” twist. “ Those who work with the GYROTONIC® express feelings of invigoration, increased openness and a sense of leanness. Drawing on the key principles of gymnastics, swimming, ballet, yoga and Tai Chi, GYROTONIC® stretches and strengthens all major muscle groups while working the body as an integrated whole, as opposed to unrelated body parts. The circular nature of many of the GYROTONIC® movements provide a unique way to increase mobility of the spine, shoulder and hip joints. This is of significant importance as our movements, be they activities of daily living or sports specific, require movement across all planes of motion.

The body is meant to move freely. Our lifestyles all to often leave us sitting for hours at our desks, in front of our computers or in our cars. Both Pilates and Gyrotonic help to restore the body’s natural, inherent strength by incorporating unique, mindful movement/exercises. It will surprise you how good you feel and how great you look!