Pure Movement Pilates Studio

Feet in straps = the ultimate Pilates magic ✨ Whether you’re focusing on lengthening, strengthening, or just finding your flow, this move brings it all together. It’s a full-body stretch with a side of core engagement, and we’re here for it! 🧘‍♀️💪

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How does exercise help strengthen our mind alongside our bodies? In this blog post, we list three important reasons on how exercise makes our minds stronger and how Pilates can help. 🙏

Exercise Benefits Brain Function - Fort Wayne Pilates Classes Exercise is a no-brainer regarding muscles, bones, and your heart. But it can go so much deeper. Read why exercise benefits brain function.

The Long Spine 🙏

This exercise is a Pilates classic that combines elegance, control, and strength. This movement not only strengthens your core and glutes but also stretches your spine, promoting length and mobility. 🌟

Here’s why Long Spine is a must-have in your routine:

🌿 Spinal Mobility: Gently articulates and lengthens the spine for improved flexibility.
💪 Core Engagement: Strengthens your deep core muscles while maintaining control.
🍑 Glute Activation: Lifts and tones the lower body.
🧘 Mind-Body Connection: Encourages focus, precision, and grace in your movements.

Pro tip: Keep the movement slow and controlled, focusing on lifting and lowering with fluidity. Feel the stretch as your spine decompresses and your body lengthens! 💫

Our Barre + Reformer classes are some of our most popular classes. Who doesn't love a good thigh burn?🔥🕺

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Pilates is an incredible way to strengthen your body prenatally and postnatally🤰However, there are modifications that need to be taken into consideration while doing Pilates during pregnancy. Read more in our blog post and how our instructors can help! 👇

Pilates and Pregnancy; What is OK? - Fort Wayne Pilates Classes Pregnancy is a time of create change, excitement and uncertainty. We focus on just a few of the benefits of doing Pilates while pregnant.

Our group classes have four levels of challenge with level one and two being the most fundamental. Level three classes go from learning the basics of Pilates (form, breathing, balance) to adding more of a strength and endurance challenge. Students who enter level four classes are expected to have a strong foundation of Pilates, endurance and overall strength so that they may safely be able to work on the challenges that some of the higher level Pilates repertoire requires. Knowing proper form and the fundamentals of Pilates is critical to growing as a Pilates student. The purpose of our levels is not to master one level over the other, but more to address what each student may need at that moment in their fitness journey.

What level of our classes is your favorite? Comment below! 🌟 👇

What is Advanced Pilates? - Fort Wayne Pilates Classes Move beyond the studio to discover radical physical change. Learn more about Advanced Pilates classes and whether they're right for you!

Pilates or barre—which workout is right for you? 🤔 Both build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance posture, but they have key differences! 💪🩰 Learn which one fits your fitness goals best (we ❤️ them both!):

Barre Vs. Pilates: Which Sculpt Workout Is The Better Burn? One is a clear winner.

Our group classes have four levels of challenge with level one and two being the most fundamental. However, level one and level two classes are where our students learn their form in addition to breathing, balance, and overall technique to grow as Pilates students. The purpose of our levels is not to master one level over the other, but more to address what each student may need at that moment in their fitness journey. Some of our regular level four students often return to level one classes to work on the fundamentals of Pilates. Working on form over fatigue can often build the strongest, most well-rounded Pilates students 💪🏼

What Is Beginner Pilates? - Fort Wayne Pilates Classes How to start your Pilates journey and what is a beginner level Pilates class. Learn more about beginner Pilates classes at Pure Movement.

One of the major benefits of exercise as you age? Better cognition. 💪

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