A Note from Elle :)

"It may be hard to imagine that it would be difficult for the owners of pilates & gyrotonic studios to fit a workout in, but I often find myself trying to find the time to do a full class. Of course, it's easy to maintain my pilates body with sporadic, shortened workouts because I have muscle memory. Anyone who tells you that you lose it if you stop working out are mistaken - it's easy to maintain muscle memory once it has been well established. Still, I needed a full class on a non-work day so I could relax and enjoy it. Luckily, with my teenage niece to occupy my three year old son, Matthew, I slipped in for a class on Saturday with Maya, my instructor, who led me through an entire class using the pilates ball. What fun! The ball forces you to use your powerhouse and body control while performing the exercises, all the while providing a gentle and effective workout. It's a soft little ball that's packed with the powerful ability to enhance and deepen pilates exercises. The best part was when I was done with the class, feeling energzied and worked out, my son could be excited that mommy used this fun ball to exercise with, while we played catch."

3 year old cousins Zachary (Donna's son) and Matthew enjoy some chocolate while their moms are busy doing Pilates.

Ron-stoppable!

A devoted client and exceptional student, Ron Rosen has dedicated much of his time to classes here at CFM. After attempting to practice at home in order to keep his body lean and fit, we met Ron at our Open House Holiday and encouraged him to come take our group classes for professional instruction. After only a few classes Ron fell in love with our studio here on Second Avenue and has been a devoted client ever since. Here is what Ron has to say:

"Owned and actively managed by two highly qualified, educated, professional, competent and certified instructors who studied with Joseph Pilates’ premier student – Romana Kryzanowska – The Center for Movement’s (CFM) 2nd Avenue (at 77th Street) location is their third since 1998, indicating their growing popularity. Their facilities are remarkable – new equipment, constantly clean and well-lit environment, friendly and helpful staff and a group of qualified, certified, caring and friendly instructors who always explain what they’re doing with, to and for your body – with sincerity and expertise. You get out what you put into any workout – and CFM’s instructors help you work out hard, always – always – with the Pilates focus on core strengthening and breathing. I vary my sessions with different instructors as each one emphasizes different facets of the Pilates exercises, providing me a deeper appreciation of the techniques. Groups are small, and sessions vary from beginner to advanced, with enough variety and flexibility for anyone to attend their own level of workout. CFM’s equipment – Mats, Reformers and Towers, are all Pilates-based. Privates are available, but I prefer the Group Tower Power sessions most, as they combine the best of both Mat- and Equipment-based instruction and workout, and I learn from the instructors’ comments to others as well as to me. Males and females of varying ages – even other Pilates instructors – show up at any given session, and my experience is that attention is always given to those with special needs. I did a lot of homework (and visits) when I decided to attend a professional studio after practicing on my own for several years. CFM impressed me more than any other in the area. I’ve been attending CFM now for a few months, and expect to continue for as long as I’m able. Their prices are very competitive, their schedules are all day and most evenings, and I’m getting what I want: consistently excellent Pilates instruction."
~Ron Rosen

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