Pilates Classes Being Offered by Berlin Parks and Rec Department

The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for Pilate’s classes. Registration forms may be obtained on the Town’s website www.town.berlin.ct.us.

Pilates classes are held at the Berlin Community Center. Instructors are from Personal Euphoria, Wethersfield. Participants will need a mat, water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. For more information on Pilates visit www.pilates.com There is a fee for residents and non-residents.

Core Blast Pilates is a system of over 500 controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. It is a balance blending of strength and flexibility training that improves posture, reduces stress and creates long lean muscles without bulking up. Co-ed 18 years of age and up, mixed levels – beginners through intermediate, no ball class. Class will meet for 11 weeks on Monday’s from September 21 until December 14 from 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. Class will not be held on October 12 or November 30. Limit of 15 participants in each class.

TOTAL Barre – Pilates Physique is a unique total body workout that focuses on small, controlled movements combined with gentle-on-the-joints but heart-pumping bursts of interval training to define and tone long, lean muscles. With a combination of muscle work and stretching this program creates lean, flexible sculpted arms, flat abs and a lifted seat! Using a chair or bar provided, you’ll be targeting every muscle in the body. A challenging, safe and effective workout set to dynamic music props such as balls, bands and light weights. Class will meet for 11 weeks on Wednesday’s from 7-7:45 p.m. starting on September 9 until December 9. Class will not be held November 11, 25 or December 2. Limit of 15 participants.

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