ProBalance Physical Therapy & Pilates Blog

Charity Pilates for Education Week: 12/26-12/29 at ProBalance Harbor Bay

ProBalancePT — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:03:21 +0000

In the spirit of the season of giving, ProBalance Physical Therapy & Pilates will be offering Pilates classes on the mat and on apparatus (reformers/towers) at our second studio at 2213 Harbor Bay Parkway where 100% of all proceeds will go to local organizations/charities that benefit education.

Email info@probalancept.com to reserve a spot and if you are planning on bringing a friend, let us know. We’ll open up more classes if demand is there. Class size for apparatus is limited to 5 per class.

Current Classes are scheduled for:
Monday 12/26 at 3pm, 4pm
Tues 12/27 at 11am, 12pm
Wed 12/28 at 5pm
Thur 12/29 at 8am, 9am

These Charity Pilates Classes will be 40 minutes long with a suggested donation of $20 per class. The classes are open to all levels.

100% of Proceeds will go to charities/organizations such as:
Alameda Education Foundation, Alameda Boys and Girls Club, Manzanita SEED elementary, etc.

Bring a friend, get rid of the post holiday turkey bulge, avoid the crowded malls, and do something good for your body and for the community!

www.ProBalancePT.com
2213 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502

510-523-1900
info@probalancept.com

Second ProBalance Location is Opening Soon!

ProBalancePT — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:07:57 +0000

ProBalance is pleased to announce that we are expanding to a second location after overwhelming requests for further services, including Pilates group classes that are geared towards special populations. Expanded classes on mat and apparatus will include: Pilates for Rotational Sports/Golfers, Pilates for Healthy Backs & Knees, TRX, Bone Builders Pilates (geared for individuals with low bone density), Prenatal/Postpartum classes, and many more. We will even have an Independent Studio membership option for those who know how to workout safely on the Pilates apparatus and would like an affordable and flexible option.

Stay tuned for the grand opening in January. The new location is at 2213 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda. We will continue to offer our specialized physical therapy and Pilates services at the existing location at450 Park St. Ste 100B inAlameda.

Summer Pilates Special

ProBalancePT — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:49:39 +0000

End of Summer Pilates Sale for PreNatal and PostPartum clients. Reformer trios $30/session with Suzanne Koval, PT. Email us at classes@probalancept.com if interested.

Pilates for Golfers: Quick look at the Swing

ProBalancePT — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:31:13 +0000

In this video, we take a look at a couple of golf swings and talk about things to think about as you apply your Pilates routines to golfers. Note that this podcast was kind of an afterthought so the explanations aren’t quite as detailed as they could have been. My apologies.

Pilates for Golfers: Improving Hip Mobility and Pelvic Control

ProBalancePT — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:26:32 +0000

In this podcast, you will learn exercises which are helpful to improve pelvic control and hip mobility with your golfers using the Pilates.

Pilates for Golfers: Upper and Lower Body Dissociation

ProBalancePT — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:22:00 +0000

In this video, I go over how to test if your golfing client has good upper vs. lower body dissociation which is necessary for an effective golf swing. Following it are 2 exercises on the reformer that are great to use with your golfing clients.

Pilates for Sailors-Stay Fit While Cruising

ProBalancePT — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:56:58 +0000

Ada from ProBalance will be giving a free Pilates for Sailors demonstration on Saturday, June 18th from 11-12pm at the Bay Area’s “Summer Sailstice” event at Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda.

Finding ways to stay fit while cruising is challenging because of space constraints for both performing exercises and stowing equipment. This demonstration shows you how you can get a comprehensive, Pilates inspired workout, including flexibility, strength, and core stabilization training using items already found on your sailboat.

All you need is good quality line, a block, a sturdy object such as a mast as the attachment point, and a clever use of body weight for resistance. Ada will demonstrate many of the exercises and show how they may be adjusted to accommodate various fitness levels. Whether you’re looking to stay in shape while at sea or you are working out at home preparing to look great at your final destination, you’ll find this program fun and challenging.

Add Interval Training to Your Pilates Routine

ProBalancePT — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:33:37 +0000

For people who want to boost their fat burning during a Pilates session, we suggest you ask your instructor about integrating interval training into your workout. We have a great, portable piece of equipment called the X-iser (http://tinyurl.com/xiser60) that is a low impact way to reproduce a running motion which is easy on the knees and on the spine and works on balance as well as getting a killer workout. While the X-iser looks like those cheap mini-steppers you see on infomercials, it is far from that. It is a very well made machine designed specifically for sprint interval training.

What works great within our studio is to do a short Pilates warm up then 60 seconds on the X-iser. The goal is to go all out like a sprint so that at the end of 60 seconds, you don’t have enough energy to go any longer. After that sprint, we do a minimum 4 minute recovery of more Pilates exercises, integrating flexibility, movement retraining, toning, and then we repeat that cycle 3 more times during the session.

The result: a cardio/fat blasting session combined with the toning, flexibility, and core strengthening Pilates session that will improve how well you move, how long you can move, how much can you move, and how good you’ll look while you move.

Current Pilates Class Offerings at ProBalance

ProBalancePT — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:42:01 +0000

It is also now possible to reserve your spot for Pilates Apparatus Circuit Classes at your convenience online to guarantee your spot in a specific class or timeslot. Note: that this option is only available for classes and not for regular private appointments.

You may directly access the scheduler by clicking here: http://tinyurl.com/PilatesClasses. To can also access it by going to our website at: http://probalancept.com/pilates to obtain a log in and password for your online account. Once we activate your account, you may place yourself on the waiting list for the classes you want. The class instructor will manually confirm your place in the class and you will receive a confirmation email when you have been placed in the class. Priority is given to the “regulars” and please note that the apparatus classes require instructor approval to participate.

Classes are $30-$35* for a small group (usually max 3-4 people). The classes are mixed levels, but if you have specific needs, private sessions with the instructor can allow them to tailor the class to your goals. Go to our online scheduler for details or call 510-523-1900. Below is a quick summary of what is currently being offered. Additional descriptions of each class may be found on the online registration page.

*Pricing depends on specific class, instructor, and option for prepaid class cards.

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Pilates Apparatus Circuit Classes (at ProBalance Studio): $30-$35 (depending on instructor/package)–These classes are designed for 3-4 people max and have a pre-paid option for some instructors. Pricing at designated class times for a non-pre-paid duet is $40-$50, depending on the instructor.

Mondays 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 pm by Jessica

Thursdays 8:00 and 10:00 am by Jessica

Fridays: 10am by Rian

Saturdays, 8:00 and 9:00 am by Jessica

Saturdays 10:00 am by Rian

Push/Pull Pilates Class

ProBalancePT — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:26:16 +0000

Push/Pull Pilates Class

Wednesdays: 12-1pm
Location: Island Yoga (911 Central Ave., Alameda, CA)
Cost: $20 drop in, $75 for 5-Series Card (good for 60 days)
Instructor: Ada Wells, MPT (from ProBalance Pilates & Physical Therapy)

This unique Pilates mat class integrates 2 small props, the Ultra-Fit Circle® for the “push” and a Fletcher Braided Towel® for the “pull”. The workout is performed both in standing and down on the mat. It is excellent for improving balance, core strength, flexibility, posture, and movement efficiency.

Space is limited so reserve your spot today by purchasing a series.