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Quickie Pilates

I taught my first quickie Flash 15 private session recently and I loved it! It was surprisingly, the perfect amount of time my new client and I needed to get some quality Pilates work done. The specific goal of these workouts? To introduce the basics of Pilates, increase core strength and flexibility to an athlete. While a 15 minute Pilates session may not be ideal as an in-studio service, it is the perfect way to supplement your virtual workouts. If you are new to Pilates and taking advantage of our community classes, you have probably started to notice “wow my left left is weaker than my right” or “what is the 100 and am I doing it correctly?” Flash 15 sessions can address those questions and imbalances. Don’t know what Pilates is? Our Flash 4 pack can be the way to introduce yourself to the basics with a commitment of 60 minutes.

My experience teaching one on one virtual Pilates has been satisfying. Of course, you need to make sure your client’s computer and their placement for the camera offers the best angles so you can do your best cuing and corrections. Through the screen, I had the ability to observe pelvic imbalance in a shoulder bridge exercise, which then took me down a path of assessing hip and glute strength. I found an imbalance, shared my observations and taught my client a corrective exercise. I created effective programming and homework for him to do on his own.

The key to our quickie, Flash 15 privates is all about quality, not quantity. Joseph Pilates said, “Concentrate on the correct movement each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all vital benefits.” Sure, I can lead an experienced Pilates student or advance mover through a good portion of the mat exercises and that can be a fun, satisfying 15 minute workout. I believe a solid Pilates practice is about progress, not perfection. And progress can happen in 15 minute segments!

Today, many of us won’t go back to our “indoor” activities for awhile and even if we venture safely outside our homes, there are some who won’t give themselves quality time to focus on personal well being.  My focus as a teacher is about improving health and wellness and I try to impart that through the joy of movement. Pilates makes my students strong and confident during the workout and in their daily lives. Knowing that I can do my “job” virtually and teach a quality movement experience, 15 minutes at a time, is reason to smile.

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Katie is a passionate mover who was brought to Pilates through dance. After a professional dance career, Katie discovered her love of teaching-connecting the mind and body, and working with students of all ages and levels. Her appreciation and understanding of everyone’s ever changing body and needs only became greater as her own body went through pre and post natal stages, an experience which has helped Katie navigate problem solving, and bring a freshness to each session making them feel personal and specific to each body’s needs. Her sessions are full of flow and aim to challenge clients with a sense of comfort, and often a little humor, all of which she has brought to Pure Pilates since 2016. Katie thinks the gift of movement and self care is one of the best things one can do for overall wellness, and is thrilled to seek and fulfill milestones and goals with each of her clients. When she’s not at the studio, Katie is taking care of her three little humans- another job that also makes her smile, laugh, and challenges her on the daily.
Eighteen years ago I discovered my love for Pilates. After having my two children, I felt the need to move my body again. At the time I was living in North Carolina, and worked through many different exercise and training programs. I discovered Pilates, and instantly knew it was right for me. Forteen years later, and a move to New Jersey, I decided to share my love of Pilates with other people looking for some way to move their bodies. Pilates has also been a way for me to keep me strong and flexible to continue many activities. My family loves to be active, and I often find when we are all together (mostly vacations) our days consist of activity and movement such as hiking, kayaking, or skiing(more on this later). As I have gotten older I find it even more imperative now that I keep my body strong. Recently I was in a skiing accident that left me with many knee injuries and ultimately having to go into surgery. I found being able to do light Pilates a few weeks after surgery kept me sane and ultimately helped with recovery time. Pilates has not only helped me be able to keep up with my children, but has also provided me with a body that is able to function at peak performance. My approach to Pilates can be described in one, simple word: movement. Movement can help you, both physically and mentally. Movement, and Pilates, is ultimately about self care. Having a built in time to focus on your body and movement can help relieve yourself of feeling tired, anxious, and stressed. Movement awakens you. Even after one session you can leave feeling calmer and energized.
Enjoyment of life through movement is a vital part of Kathy’s philosophy. When not in the studio she leads an active lifestyle trail running, cycling, skiing and hiking. She also loves connecting with people while traveling with family and friends. One of her favorite cycling trips was riding along the coast of northern California. Learning new things and sharing knowledge is also important to Kathy. She has a passion for food, likes to cook for her family and experiment with new recipes. She is currently trying to achieve the perfect pizza. She is also an avid reader of historical fiction and biographies. Her latest endeavor is learning to play golf.
Carol M. Crincoli, owner Pure Pilates studio, has been in the fitness industry since 1990, with experience in corporate and commercial fitness, recreational programming and teaching as an adjunct professor. She began practicing Pilates in 2003 and received Pilates training through the PhysicalMind Institute in New York, NY. She holds certifications from the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer and lifestyle and weight management consultant. She was also accepted into the IDEA-PFT Recognition System as an Elite Level Personal Fitness Trainer. She is the only trainer in the NY-metro area for Trent McEntire’s Arcus equipment. Carol graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music with a BFA in musical theater and a minor in dance. Opening Pure Pilates is the culmination of a lifetime dream, and her mission to "inspire life from the core" is a holistic approach to health and wellness—from exercise and nutrition, to stress management and self-care. Carol is also the inventor of 8th Avenue Rail, an organizing solution for Tower springs.