Spinning & Pilates

John Sedlar

Pilates studio owner Heather Nicole

By Heather Nicole

Unlike no other workout.

The combination of Pilate's and Spinning is one that is almost unequalled. There are not many other exercises that together can incorporate the cardiovascular, strength, endurance, and toning benefits the way these two can. The SPX Pilate's system strives to strengthen, tighten, and tone the body safely and quickly. Indoor cycling allows you to increase your endurance and strength, while burning more calories than almost any other cardiovascular exercise done for the same amount of time.

The SPX system incorporates the principles of core stability and blends them with a fusion of muscle dynamics to incorporate a full body workout. It takes the lengthening and stretching principles of traditional Pilate's and combines them with strength training and cardio work for a unique and innovative workout. By using resistance and counter resistance to encourage maximum exertion to achieve muscle failure, the muscles can then recover more quickly in an effort to promote flexibility and elasticity. The classes combine a series of exercises that work the muscle groups separately, each exercise using a slow controlled movement lasting for one minute. After achieving muscle failure for each muscle group, the class works through the major muscle groups of the body, everything from the lower body to the core to the upper body, which helps develops a long and lean physique.

Indoor cycling literally and figuratively takes you on a ride full of hills and valleys, keeping your heart rate up to promote maximum cardiovascular potential. You climb hills and run, jog, and sprint, varying the resistance on the bike, to get the best results possible. A safe, simple but effective workout from steady endurance work to moderate hills to challenging runs and sprints, you get the benefits of intense cardio training like running without the harsh and sometimes damaging pressure on your joints. Many believe that cycling will only ‘build up my legs’, when in fact it is doing the opposite… it lengthens the large muscle groups in your legs while also incorporating isometric exercises in your upper body, all the while keeping your heart rate up to burn the most calories.

Whether a novice or a seasoned athlete, putting these two together will help you achieve spectacular results, as each allows the individual to push and challenge him or herself depending on the individual’s goals. They are both built on simple and safe exercises and moves, in a setting full of energy and motivation. The classes take these techniques and add uplifting, fun music and inspirational, helpful and knowledgeable coaching from experienced instructors to complete the experience. This environment gives incentive to the clients to discover new ways of working each and every muscle, while releasing toxins, re energizing their bodies, and rejuvenating their spirits to walk out feeling simultaneously exhausted and exhilarated.

There is no excuse not to try this work out as at my own and many other studios your first class is free. After which you'll find this an affordable fun way to deliver you a hot physique toned abs and a sense of accomplishment in getting and keeping your body in shape.

 

For readers who might live or work in Hollywood or on the west side visit one of Heathers Nicole's Pilate's Platinum studios located in Hollywood, Brentwood, Venice Beach or Santa Monica. on the web at: www.pilatesplatinum.com

 

If your rooted here in DTLA we suggest you get over to Pilates Plus DTLA nestled in the heart of Downtown LA’s Historic Core at 845 S Broadway, within walking distance to the Fashion District, Financial District, Arts District/Little Tokyo & LA Live/Staple Center.

 

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