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Try a Class!

  • Claire Maund
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Pilates Reformer, TRX, foam roller!  We create a workout customized for YOU. Book your class:   Call or text 858 735 8705. Convenient Kearny Mesa location right off the 805 at Balboa Av.

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Foam Roller/Myofascial Stretch

  • Claire Maund
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Myofascial stretching is not just a theory!  Approximately 10 meridians exist in the body.  By applying pressure using foam rollers and tennis balls at one point of a line, the whole line is impacted.  If you are not performing this technique regularly, you are missing out! We can help you understand which ways your body can…

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History of Pilates

  • Claire Maund
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Pilates is a method of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates in Germany in the early 1900's. It was brought over to New York City in the 1920's.  It focuses on improving core strength and flexibility, starting with setting up the body in proper alignment. It can be done on the floor (called mat pilates) or...
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Train with a friend at half the price!

  • Claire Maund
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Two People train together at our Kearny Mesa core training studio:  one pays half price! Enjoy unlimited group Pilates Reformer, TRX. BOSU, foam roller classes for 4 weeks for $159. Or 10 group classes valid for 4 months for $250 Or 10 private classes valid for 4 months for $550 Train with a friend: one of you…

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Local Pilates Classes at lunch

  • Claire Maund
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We are now offering a new class: “Stretch and Roll” combines mat pilates exercises with foam roller fascial release. You won’t believe how good you’ll feel going back to work!  Every Monday and Wed. from 12 to 1PM. Due to space restrictions, a  reservation by text necessary:  858 735 8705.  Single class $10.  Package of 5 classes…

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Inspiration Award At World Fitness 2018

  • Claire Maund
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14,000 fitness professionals from around the world attended the recent World Fitness Convention in San Diego. 450 of us were awarded “Inspiration Medals” for exhibiting passion and purpose among our peers in the 4 days of workshops. You can see me in the lower right corner! (posted in IDEA Health and Fitness Journal)  I had…

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PILATES FOR GOLFERS

  • Claire Maund
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We all want to hit the ball farther and feel good by the time we hit the 18th hole.  Pilates mimics the golf swing so well that your game will definitely improve!  By definition each exercise of the Pilates Method stretches something at the same time as strengthening something else.  Perfect match for your golf…

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IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY WITH PILATES

  • Claire Maund
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Pilates is famous for building corestrength and improving problem backs. But did you know that it is also AWESOME for improving your flexibility? One of the great assets of the Pilates Method is that you are always stretching AND strengthening simultaneously if done properly.  Give it a try…never more than 3 in a class!

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IMPROVE POSTURE

  • Claire Maund
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Everyone is talking about posture these days…texting, talking on cell phones while holding them between ear and shoulder, transferring these same habits to other parts of your life when they don’t even make sense!  The sad news is that we ALL do it (even myself) so the real question becomes how to stop it.  I have…

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THE ALL IMPORTANT GLUTES!

  • Claire Maund
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The Gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, but for many it is also the most underused! We tend to use the front side of our body more in most daily activities, contributing to atrophy of muscles in the back. This can lead to back problems as well as knee problems. And overall…