Lift Pilates

About

At Lift Pilates many of our instructors teach the STOTT PILATES (www.stottpilates.com) method, and each of our instructors is STOTT PILATES trained. This is important because although our instructors have various backgrounds (fitness, post-rehab, physical therapy and dance) we all speak the same “Pilates language”, which means consistency for you in your sessions and classes, no matter which instructor you have. STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates, and is used by rehab and prenatal clients, athletes, celebrities and everyone in between. STOTT PILATES incorporates modern exercise principles, including contemporary thinking about spinal rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement. STOTT PILATES differs from other Pilates methods in many ways. For example, some approaches may promote a flat back, whereas STOTT PILATES exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints, placing more emphasis on scapular stabilization. As well, there are more preparatory exercises and modifications to cater to many different body types and abilities, making it applicable to everyday life.