PILATES

Pilates is an exercise system which seeks to bring balance, strength and agility to the body to achieve optimal function.

Unlike any other form of resistance training, Pilates takes you through unique movement patterns, challenging co-ordination, control and body awareness and strengthening while elongating muscles. For years, the secret of professional dancers, this technique has become widely accepted as a fantastic way to get and stay in shape!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES?
• Longer, leaner muscles (less bulk, more freedom of movement)
• Improves postural problems
• Increases core strength, stability & peripheral mobility
• Injury prevention
• Functional fitness, ease of movement
• Balances strength & flexibility
• Heightens body awareness
• No-impact, easy on the joints
• Can be customized to suit everyone from rehab patients to elite athletes
• Compliments other methods of exercise
• Improves sports performance
• Improves balance, coordination & circulation

PILATES EQUIPMENT: 6 Reformers, 1 Cadillac, 1 Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Arc Barrel, Spine Corrector and Spine Supporter.

IN-CLUB TRAINING: One-on-One Pilates training is a fantastic way to ensure you are doing the specific moves correctly and getting the most out of your time. Semi-private and small group instruction is also available.

INSTRUCTORS

JOANNE DECORTE
DIRECTOR OF PILATES AND YOGA

joanne@torontoathleticclub.com
Theatre Arts/Dance Diploma (1998) – Ryerson Polytechnic University
Initiation 101 Pilates Matwork (2003) – Physicalmind Institute
Initiation 201 Standing Pilates (2003) – Physicalmind Institute
Concentration 101 Pilates Apparatus (2004) - Physicalmind Institute
Matwork & Equipment Training: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair (2005) – Body Harmonics Pilates
Anatomy in Three Dimensions: Introduction to Anatomy in Clay (2005)
– Pilates on Tour, Nora St. John, M.S.
Pilates and Dance Kinesiology (2005) - Body Harmonics Pilates
Profit with Pilates (2006) – Body Harmonics Pilates
Pre/Post Natal Pilates (2006) - Body Harmonics Pilates
Pilates for Golfers (2006) - Body Harmonics Pilates
Moving Beyond the Reformer: Repertoire for the Allegro & Tower of Power (2006)
– Pilates on Tour, Elizabeth Larkam
Mat, Core Band and Spine Corrector (2006) – Pilates on Tour, Kathy Corey
Lolita Shares: Mat for Movers (2006) – Pilates on Tour, Lolita San Miguel
Moving towards Balance: A Pilates Approach to Scoliosis (2007)
- Susan Greskevitch & Chantal Dion
Pilates with Rotation Discs and Magic Circle (2008) - Body Harmonics Pilates
Equipment Rehab Protocols: Spine, Upper Limb (2009) – Body Harmonics Pilates
MARIA MAKRIS
LEVEL 3 INSTRUCTOR
Bachelor in Social Science - University of Ottawa
Comprehensive Instructor Training – STOTT Pilates
Exercise Technique/Strength Training Specialist – SPI
Pilates on Tour - Balanced Body Inc
SOO SEO
LEVEL 2 INSTRUCTOR
Comprehensive Full Certification: Mat, Reformer, CCB, and ISP – STOTT Pilates
Professional Contemporary Dance Training - The School of Toronto Dance Theatre
Physical Training Instructor Certification - Seoul Institute of the Arts, Korea
Performing Arts Degree - Seoul Institute of the Arts, Korea
Industrial Design Degree - Chungkang College of Cultural Industries, Korea
Therapeutic Foundation & Application to Lumbo-Pelvic Stability – STOTT Pilates
Knee Stability & Function – STOTT Pilates
Shoulder Girdle Stability & Function – STOTT Pilates
Intensifying Essential Matwork – STOTT Pilates
The Secret to Toned Buns & Thighs – STOTT Pilates
Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer – STOTT Pilates
Stability Ball Challenge, Level 5 – STOTT Pilates
Jumpboard Interval Training, Level 2 – STOTT Pilates
Athletic Conditioning on the Stability Chair – STOTT Pilates
Post-Natal Pilates – STOTT Pilates
Pre-Natal Matwork with Stability Ball & Flex Band – STOTT Pilates
Pre-Natal Pilates on the Stability Chair – STOTT Pilates
CHELSEA LYE
LEVEL 2 INSTRUCTOR
Hospitality Management College Diploma (2004) - George Brown College
Liberal Studies Credits: Biology & Nutrition (2005) – George Brown College
Pilates Comprehensive Certification: Mat, Reformer and CCB (2007) - STOTT Pilates
Pilates ISP: Injuries and Special Population (2007) - STOTT Pilates
Certified Agatsu KettleBell Trainer (AKC) (2008)
BOSU (2008) – STOTT Pilates
Stability Ball (2008) – STOTT Pilates
Pilates with Props (2008) – STOTT Pilates
Pilates for Golf (2008) – STOTT Pilates
Pilates for Athletic Conditioning (2008) - STOTT Pilates
KAREN CAMPBELL
LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR
Comprehensive Mat & Reformer (2007) - STOTT Pilates
Intensive CCB (Cadillac, Chair & Barrels) (2008) - STOTT Pilates
Fitness Instructor Specialist (2007) - Canfit Pro
Pre-Natal Pilates (2008) - STOTT Pilates