Symmetry Pilates Studio

According to Joseph Pilates, A man is as young as his spinal column.. Pilates can help keep your body and spine in good health. As mentioned in the Pilates principles the other day, we focus on correct alignment and strengthening the core. Come see us to get that spine in shape!

Pilates is the complete coordination of mind, body and spirit - Joseph Pilates Below are the principles that we practice in our Pilates sessions and classes!

We have some openings tomorrow morning at 10am, grab your mask and join us in class!

Always check with your doctor before starting a new program after a recent injury or new diagnosis, but Pilates can benefit you greatly after you recover and finish physical therapy. The workouts can be designed to tailor your needs, are easy on your joints but are still working to strengthen you to prevent further injury. If you have arthritis, a strength-training program such as Pilates is a very important part of your exercise program. Research shows that a combination o...f aerobic exercise and strength training can help curb symptoms, maintain balance, keep joints flexible, and help you get to and keep an ideal body weight. If you have had a recent back or knee injury, put off Pilates until your doctor clears you. Pilates strengthens the thigh muscles (quadriceps), and this may help prevent arthritis and knee injuries. It may also help prevent greater disability if you have arthritis. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/a-z/what-is-pilates

This year has been rough in so many ways. We have shared the two different gift card options to support local but there are other ways to help too! Supporting your local favorites with reviews and sharing with friends is also GREAT! Word of mouth is huge for small businesses

Happy Monday!! It is the first Monday of 2021, a fresh start. What are some of your goals this year? We would love to hear them!

Shop and support local this holiday season! Did you know that there is a 716 gift card that can be redeemed at many locations across WNY? Including Symmetry Pilates! Grab yours here http://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/shop-716-amherst We also have gift certificates specific to our studio. Let us know if you have any questions.

Have you heard the good news?! Gyms get to reopen on Monday at 25% capacity and luckily for us, we already operate at that with our class sizes being limited to only 5 clients! Check your email for more information and be on the lookout for schedules being posted . We can’t wait to see everyone again! The Covid-19 regulations that were in place for our studio remain the same. Maintain a distance of 6ft at all times. Do not enter the studio until 5 minutes prior to your... class time. Masks are required at all times. Stations are still equipped with everything that you need. If you have traveled or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, please stay home. If you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or are sick, stay home. We are sanitizing door handles, thermometers, bins for personal belongings etc. As always, we will continue to update you as things change. We want to thank everyone for being so patient during this time. Message or call us with any questions!

A fun little fact about Joseph Pilates: It may feel as if the whole world is doing Pilates today, but when Joseph Pilates opened his fitness studio in 1920’s New York (in the same building as the New York City Ballet), his teachings were known only to a rarefied few, most of them ballerinas. It is testament to both Joseph Pilates’ energy, and to the efficacy of his methods themselves, that Pilates is now practiced by more than 10 million Americans and millions more in countries across the globe. - https://www.flavoursholidays.co.uk/b/joseph-pilates-quotes/

Gift certificates are a wonderful way to support local this holiday season! Grab one for that special someone on your list or grab one for yourself! Gift certificates can be used towards private sessions, group classes or online classes. Grab one here or message us if you have questions/need help: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html

We can no longer pack the room like we used to BUT, mat Pilates is returning on Sunday mornings! Classes will be held up front in the reformer stations so classes are limited to only 5 people. Grab your mask, some sticky socks, a bottle of water and join us Sunday at 8am! 2 spots left for this week! Classes will move to 9am in a few weeks

We sure miss everyone in the studio, but make sure you are continuing to move at home! Join us tomorrow for an online zoom mat class at 9am!

Please join me in wishing our beautiful studio owner, Judith Berenson Donner a very happy birthday!! We hope you have a wonderful day

There are a few openings remaining this week! Mask up and join us for a socially distant apparatus class. You can find openings on the wellness living app!

Even professional athletes need Pilates! Who is watching the game tonight? Go Bills Pilates is specifically designed to build core strength, improve mobility and flexibility, as well as coordination. All of these factors are critical to an NFL athletes game. Not only will this improve their performance on the field, Pilates also reduces the risk of injuries and improves recovery time. This has helped many football players extend the lengths of their careers. - https://www.pilatesnearyou.com/professional-football-player

It is no secret that exercising has amazing benefits and can keep you healthy. If you are healthy, your body is stronger and more able to fight disease. This shut down is harder on everyone due to the climate here in Buffalo. We encourage you to MOVE! Join our online mat classes (there is one at 9am today!), do workouts in your home, bundle up and go for a walk... just please do not stop moving! https://news.virginia.edu//exercise-may-protect-against-de

Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit - Joseph Pilates Joseph Pilates’ attitude towards whole-body health is apparent in the movements he taught to his clients. Coordinating between breath and spine stabilization, while simultaneously moving arms and legs, connects the brain to a physical full-body workout. You will find an unlimited source of benefits in Pilates including stress relief, increased strength, corrected alignment, improved cognitive abilities, and enhanced mood. (https://www.google.com//joseph-pilates-quotes%3fhs_amp=true)

Happy Friday! There are a few openings tomorrow morning if you want to squeeze in a class before you start your day and enjoy this beautiful fall weather

Do you find yourself slouching or want to improve your posture? You know where to find us!

We hope everyone was able to enjoy their Thanksgiving despite our current circumstances. You should always make time to focus on yourself and that is even more important right now. Set aside some time today to focus on you! And don’t forget, we are offering online classes throughout the week. Message us with any questions!

Pilates isn’t just for your body, it is for your mental health as well. Taking care of both is so important, especially under our current circumstances. The practice emphasizes breathing, focus, and mindfulness to help strengthen the bond between mind and body. A focus on relaxation and stress reduction further helps to clear the mind and improve the mood. Here are just a few of the mental health benefits that you may experience from practicing Pilates. Read more here https://www.mhconn.org//practicing-pilates-improve-mental/

While you are supporting and shopping at your local favorites, don’t forget that we have gift certificates available! Who doesn’t want the gift of Pilates? Gift certificates are available for purchase here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html Or you can message us and we can set you up!

Even though celebrations might be a little different this year, we hope that everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving

Everyone can use some stress relievers every now and then, especially given our current circumstances. Here are some great exercises to try at home that you’ve likely done in class! https://www.healthy-magazine.co.uk/stress-busting-pilates/

Today is definitely an extra cup of coffee kind of day. We hope everyone is hanging in there during this crazy and unknown time. If you missed todays mat class, our next one will be Friday at 9am!