Fitness and Pilates Classes in CT
Most of our fitness classes are mixed level, but some of our Pilates classes are broken down into levels. Here’s what that means:
Beginner Pilates is designed to develop a strong core while maintaining loose, limber limbs. This class will focus on the basic principles of Pilates to start strengthening core muscles (stomach, back, and glutes), and improve balance and coordination between the body’s limbs.
Intermediate Pilates continues to strengthen the core muscles while using more challenging poses that work the body in more difficult positions. General guidelines for knowing when you are ready for an intermediate class: you know any modifications you need, you know the difference between a neutral and imprinted pelvis, and you can do the full roll up, teaser and can maintain imprint with your legs in the air.
Advanced Pilates has everything intermediate Pilates offers, but you never stop. There are only very brief breaks between
exercises. So the class moves quickly. The challenge and coordination required in exercises gets harder as well.
Mixed Level – These classes provide a workout for both beginner and intermediate practitioners. Modifications are given. These classes are an option for most anyone who can get up and down off the floor unless you have a very unique or serious injury in which case talk to use and we’ll see what class might be an option.
Free Classes – Every year we offer two free classes on the Broad Street Green in Wethersfield, CT. Usually they happen the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of July at 8am. Wethersfield is the largest historic district in the state of Connecticut, and it is a beautiful setting for a great workout to start the day. After enjoying the free class, we always recommend walking the green and looking at the old houses, walking about 1-mile to the cove for a beautiful view, or strolling to breakfast at one of our local shops.
Pilates
Barre-Pilates Fusion
This full-body workout combines barre, strength, and floor work with plenty of stretching and moments to breathe. You’ll feel a great blend of stretch and tone.
Equipment Needed: Mat, sturdy chair to acts as a “barre” to hold onto, free weights (2-3lbs needed, 5-8lbs optional), & water
Gentle Pilates
Exercises focus on the core muscles including abs, back, glutes and shoulders. Work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Work on becoming strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. A great option for newcomers to Pilates or anyone who wants to move, but needs to tone down a bit. Must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Equipment Needed: Mat, Flexband, & 7.5-9 inch stability ball
Morning Mat Pilates
Develop a strong core while maintaining loose, limber limbs. Exercises provide variations for different fitness levels. Exercise focuses on the core muscles which include the abs, back, glutes and shoulders. We work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Work on becoming strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. Every part of the body gets worked and you will discover muscles you never knew you had. Must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Equipment Needed: Mat, Medium Weight Flexband, & 7.5-9 inch stability ball
Pilates
Exercise focuses on the core muscles which include the abs, back, glutes and shoulders. We work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Work on becoming strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. Every part of the body gets worked and you will discover muscles you never knew you had. Must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Equipment Needed: Mat, water, medium weight flex band, & 7.5-9 inch stability ball
Strength
15 Minute HIIT
Short on time? This workout is for you. Backed by research that shows short bouts of intense exercise can be as effective as longer more moderate workouts, this class makes it easy to fit exercise in your schedule. This class will have a short warm up and cool down, and in-between we will be working intensely with fun, full body moves. Modifications will be given so that you can work at the right pace for you. Plan to leave feeling energized. Pairs great with Cardio Strength right after!
Cardio Strength
This functionally, fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. You will use light weights and your own body weight to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina to sculpt and tone. Must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Equipment Needed: Yoga mat, water, and light weights
Core Strength
This functionally, fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. You will use light weights, bands, and your own body weight to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina to sculpt and tone.
Equipment Needed: Yoga mat, water, & light weights
Low Impact Standing Strength
With a combination of strength and cardio, we will work balance and flexibility while having fun moving. This class will have simple aerobic moves to target all the major muscles groups. Come join us with some fun music to move your feet and celebrate moving!
Strength Training
A complete workout that will help sculpt, strengthen, and reshape your body. You will work the core and more. Class includes standing and floor work so you must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Equipment Needed: Mat & free weights (1-3 lbs needed, optional 5-8lbs and 10-15 lbs)
ZUMBA
A fusion of Latin and International music- dance that creates a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness routine! We’ll do aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Dance steps are fun and easy to follow!
Yoga
Chair Yoga
This class is a fun, gentle form of yoga done mostly while seated. Optional standing poses are included, with suggested modifications to accommodate all bodies and abilities. Chair yoga is encouraged for people who might be recovering from an injury, have limited mobility, and / or are concerned about balance. Physical benefits include stretching stiff muscles, keeping joints limber, and helping improve circulation by moving the limbs. Mental benefits include stress reduction, body awareness and increased mindfulness achieved through meditation, mantra and breathwork.
Seated Chair Yoga
This class is a fun, gentle form of movement and yoga done mostly while seated, making practice more accessible. Poses are modified for a seated position. Chair yoga is encouraged for people who might be recovering from an injury, have limited mobility, and/or are concerned about balance. Benefits include stretching stiff muscles, keeping joints limber, and helping improve circulation by moving the limbs. Class includes breath work and meditation.
Standing Chair Yoga
This class is for people getting back into movement or for those looking to enhance their current physical routine. Class is designed to improve strength, circulation, balance, flexibility and focus. At least half of the class includes standing poses with the support of the chair. Movement is coordinated with breadth expanding and contracting the lungs. Class includes an opening and closing meditation.
Hoop Yoga Fusion
Laugh, experiment, and bring joy to your movement practice. This class integrates gentle yoga movement and the hula hoop adding an interesting, playful twist to working out. You’ll use the hoop as a prop with yoga poses. Whether you are new to yoga or hooping this practice is for every “body”. Come enjoy a refreshing twist on movement, stretch, and play. Hoops will be provided by the instructor.
Equipment Needed: Mat
Yoga
Unwind and recharge your batteries as your surrender into yoga poses designed to strengthen your core, build stamina, and increase flexibility. Class will focus on connecting breath with movement and simple mindfulness and meditation practices. Different variations of poses are offered, making this class fun, safe, and challenging for all levels. Mixed Level Class.
Equipment Needed: Mat, water, and any props (pillow, yoga block, blanket, etc.) that will add for your comfort