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Experience Level
All Levels
Session Length
25 or 50 minutes
Intensity
Variable
What to Bring
Water Bottle

New Member Exclusive

Complimentary Intro to Pilates



Once you become a member, discover the transformational power of Pilates in this 50-minute private session. You’ll try out the equipment and learn how Pilates can help you reach your mobility and strength goals.

Four Phases of Pilates at Life Time

Your first session is on us. Intro to Pilates is your invitation to come into the studio, and start to experience the benefits yourself.

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Phase 1 – Learning Foundational Movements

In the beginning, you’ll discover how foundational movements influence everyday activities, like squatting or carrying groceries. This phase helps awaken your core, while your instructor learns how to best support your individual coaching needs.

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Phase 2 – Deepening Your Activation and Execution

As you progress, you’ll notice that Pilates starts to enhance your daily life—you’ll sit taller, feel more confident, and become stronger. Your instructor fine-tunes their guidance to maximize your muscle activation and movement quality.

Life Time members exercising on reformers during a Pilates class

Phase 3 – Progression in the Repertoire as You Master Essential Movements

You’ll feel stronger and more mobile, enabling you to tackle challenges you once found daunting. With each session, your instructor provides just the right level of challenge, helping you master movements with grace and purpose.

Life Time members exercising on reformers during a Pilates class

Phase 4 – See the Changes and Crave More Pilates

At this stage, Pilates becomes an integral part of your life and a cherished escape. The bonds you form with fellow participants deepen, and you’ll eagerly look forward to your sessions, with your instructor intuitively guiding your progress.

Good to know

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DO YOUR BELLY A FAVOUR

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what’s the role of mantra?

Mantras are those magic words in yoga that you can chant out loud, whisper to yourself, or even say quietly in your head. Repeating a mantra is a little meditation trick that can calm your busy mind and help you feel more connected to your inner self.

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