We are very pleased to announce the grand opening of our kid's fitness program. As a facility that is committed to health promotion and disease prevention, we have spent the last year researching and developing a supervised fitness program for children ages 5-16. Through our research, we became aware of the following health facts:
- Hamilton has the highest rate of childhood obesity in Canada
- Obesity and super-obesity are up 36% and 98%, respectively, in the past 20 years
- The average child gets less than 15 minutes of vigorous activity a day
- Poor diet and physical inactivity can lead to children developing adult diseases
- 90% percent of parents think their children are fit, when only one out of three is
FRESH Fitness 4 Kids is a program designed to promote wellness, health and active living in kids ages 5-16. It is a non-competitive, fun- focused program that introduces components of sport, strengthening, endurance, flexibility and nutrition. FRESH is an acronym for Flexibility, Recreation, Endurance, Strength and Health. To find out more about our upcoming classes please call 905-389-8772 or email us at info@yourphysio.ca. To view our brochure please click on the link below.
Pilates Fit Studio is very pleased to have sponsored the Kirkendall Recreational Soccer League for the 4th year in a row.
NEW STOTTPILATES® Rehabilitation Program for Health Care Professionals only at Pilates Fit Studio
This specialized program was developed specifically for health care professionals by a team that included STOTT Pilates founder Moira Stott-Merrithew, Certified Instructor Trainers and Rehabilitation professionals. You can start the process with Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization:
Matwork & Reformer - RMR1
Stott
This course introduces you to the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES and their application to modified Matwork, light equipment and Reformer exercises. Emphasis is on lumbo-pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization and the role they play in rehabilitation and injury prevention. Participants also learn the following: review of STOTT PILATES basic principles; identifying proper execution and movement patterns; effective verbal cueing and imagery; clinical problem solving using the STOTT PILATES method. A focus on spinal, pelvic and scapular conditions. Over 90 exercises plus multiple modifications.
Applications are accepted from the following licensed or certified professionals only:
- Physical Therapists/Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Medical or Sports Medicine Doctors
- Or Professional with a minimum of 2 years of full time study from a certifying/licensing/degree granting institution in anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, exercise prescription with clinical experience, and has been granted to right to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe for the rehabilitation and/or prevention of injuries.
Duration & Cost
24 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
Oct 17,18,24,25 (Sat - 12:30pm-6:30pm, Sun 10am-4pm)
$1550.00 (includes GST & Course Materials)
For more information on registration please contact Sharmila at 905-389-8772 or email info@pilatesfit.ca. Registration is limited to 12 participants.
Following a very successful series of workshops for the City of Hamilton’s “Just Try It!” program, Pilates Fit has launched our NEW Corporate Wellness Division. Pilates Fit will come to you! You pick the dates, outline your needs and well design a session that is fun & challenging.
883 Upper Wentworth, Suite 305
Hamilton, Ontario
L9A 4Y6
905-389-9489
Pilates Fit gift certificates are the perfect combination of pampering
and healthy living. With a range of options to choose from, we can
create the right package for the person you have in mind. You can
also combine any of our classes or privates with a relaxing massage
from our Registered Massage Therapist, Michelle McDowell.
Please call the studio for more information, 905-389-9489
Pilates Fit now offers Private In-Studio sessions
and Outreach Classes. You pick the date, outline
your needs and we’ll design a session that is fun, challenging
and just right for you!
This 40-hour course (8 days) will cover the Essential and Intermediate
Mat repertoire. You will also learn modifications for various body
types and the use of flex-bands and fitness circles to further challenge
your clients.
This 50 hour (10 day) course will cover both the Essential and
Intermediate Reformer repertoire. You will learn how to combine
Matwork and Reformer-based workouts for increased variety and intensity.
Upon completion of this course you are able to further motivate
group classes and customize personal sessions for a range of clients.
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