What is Pilates?

...it's about improved quality of movement leading to an improved quality of living your life.

Improve:

• Posture & alignment
• Core strength
• Flexibility
• Shoulder girdle stability
• Concentration
• Breathing
• Overall strength & stability

CONCENTRATION—clarity of thought, better mental focus, increased mental energy.

CENTERING—a strong center—the abdominals, buttocks, lower back - the 'powerhouse' or torso of the body provides solid support. Abdominal control provides fluidity of movement from this center.

BREATHING—is the most important physical principle to refine before attempting an excercise or movement.

CONTROL—essential in preventing injuries. It takes concentration, effort, and awareness of what the rest of your body is doing. Develop control of weaker parts of your body to boost overall strength.

PRECISION—requires thought, controlled action, correct positioning, and breathing in conjunction with movement.

FLOWING MOVEMENT—fluidity of movement while exercising leads to fluidity of movement when not exercising.

ISOLATION & FLEXIBILITY—Once you have control of a weaker muscle group, you can refine and maintain that control, as well as focused isolation.

ROUTINE—an established Pilates routine will improve mental and physical conditioning in every body.

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Why On Core?

Our studio focuses on detailed, individual training. We provide a caring environment for the client to experience an integrated approach to the Pilates method.

On Core Pilates Inc. is a Pilates Studio dedicated to comprehensive, caring instruction. Our method of Pilates incorporates up to date information on physiology and kinesiology and how it incorporates into Pilates Training. We focus on diaphraghmatic breathing, postural alignment, engagement of the abdominal muscles, including the lower transverse abdominus and activation and isolation of specific muscles.

Let Leah Mannings, Polestar Certified Instructor of On Core Pilates Inc., and her team of Certified Trainers teach you how to incorporate Pilates into your life.

We are dedicated to providing you with a detailed, clear & concise method of Pilates.

All group and private training is a full 60 minutes!

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On Core offers

• Detailed Training
• Caring, certified instructors
• Small class sizes
• Private Training
• Semi-private Training
• Reformer Group Classes
• "On Core" Kids
• Men's Classes
• Senior Training
• Post Rehab & Special Care Training

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On Core Equipment

We use the very latest, top of the line, Pilate’s equipment from Balanced Body Equipment, and feature in our group classes both the Reformer and the Multi-chair. All of the equipment-based training is extremely effective in ensuring excellent alignment enabling the client to focus on their breathing and activate their Core and stabilize muscles before initiating a movement.
Balanced Body Equipment - www.pilates.com

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Testimonials

"Leah's warm, encouraging manner and attention to detail have made her, in my books, a 'cut above!' She truly understands the importance of breathing, the stabilization of the core, and is able to teach this with a systematic approach."
Dr. Linda Drake DC, Foundation for integrated Wellness
www.foundationforintegratedhealth.com

"Under the guidance of Leah Mannings at On Core Pilates, my posture has improved enormously, my energy has skyrocketed, my strength and endurance has increased, and my body is being reshaped in a way I didn't think was possible."
Karen Barnaby, Executive Chef, The Fish House in Stanley Park
www.karenbarnaby.com

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Events/Workshops

BC Children's Hospital Fundraiser
"A Night of Giving" - Over $6500 raised!

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Links

www.nslocal.com

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