Retrofit Pilates
206-2323 Bloor St. W. M6S 4W1 Toronto, ON, Canada

What Pilates can do for you EIGHT Increased Lung Capacity and Circulation. The breathing patterns with Pilates require attention during your workouts, but the perks don’t end when your workout does. Proper, deep breathing cleanses the body of toxins which helps muscle recovery because blood is delivering oxygen more efficiently. The increased lung capacity from the deep breathing helps improve aerobic conditioning as well.

What Pilates can do for you SEVEN Improved Concentration. Pilates involves a connection of the mind and body using a concept called centering. The postures of Pilates require focus to ensure you don’t lose balance and tip over. This mindful control that you use in the studio flows into your every day and you will find that your mind is less likely to wander.

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INFO SESSION// Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:30-7:30 pm FREE (but be sure to register to get your meeting link) . Become a Pilates Teacher and discover how you can make a difference in your life, your community and your world!... . Join Retrofit Education Coordinator and Master Instructor Ruth Ruttan for a fun, FREE, informal online workshop. Find out more about being a Pilates Professional including what it’s like to learn online with us, what’s happening in the industry now, details about our awesome teacher training programs, community support, mentoring, and Facebook group. See you online! https://retrofit.ca/event/passionate-about-pilates/ #retrofitpilates #torontopilates #onlinepilates #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteachertraining #pilatesinstructor

Why do we do Pilates? Not to be an expert Pilatista! We do Pilates so we can be safe and strong while doing things we love & handling the challenges life gives us!

Happy belated birthday to Ana! We hope you had a great day!! Love everyone at Retrofit!

What Pilates can do for you SIX Improved Posture, With many people spending their days hunched over a desk, computer or their phone, posture is often neglected. Pilates brings your attention to how you hold yourself even when you’re away from the Pilates studio.... The attention to proper posture during Pilates transitions to your day-to-day, causing you to fall into better spinal alignment.

Pilates is a great form of exercise for arthritis patients who shy away from exercise, which they feel they cannot do. Pilates does not hurt; it does not stress your joints or add burden to ligaments and cartilage that surround the joints.

Pilates is the perfect choice of exercise for anyone concerned with the health of their back because it puts you back in control of your body.

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise over $9,000 for the Redwood Shelter!! The Redwood offers safety, healing and opportunities for growth for women and their children fleeing abuse. Families receive case management and counseling services from Resident Services Counselors, access to empowering and life-changing programs, and transitional support when they are ready to take the steps toward a new life. https://www.theredwood.com/donate-now/

Will Pilates improve my posture and help prevent upper back pain? Pilates is a good exercise in general so you already know that it has multiple benefits for not only your spine but your overall health.

Change happens one movement at a time.

Your spine is, quite literally, the backbone of your ability to move, sleep and function properly. Why should you care about your spine health? Simply put, most every movement originates from your spine, so taking care of your cervical (upper) and lumbar (lower) spine should be of utmost importance for athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between. Without a healthy spine, everyday tasks and movements such as sitting up straight, bending over, picking up objects, walking, twisting and moving your neck can become extremely difficult or painful. Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine.

Merry Christmas to our Ukrainian community! Wishing you a wonderful celebration filled with delicious treats. Janchenko's Bakery have fresh mak rolls, traditi...onal kolach, fresh ready-made kutia, hrustiki, borscht vegetarian with ushka or regular with beef, salads pierogies and all the other sweet treats you need today #bloorwestvillage #ukrainian #community

To our Retrofit community of clients, colleagues, and friends. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We wish you a holiday season of love and joy.

We wish you all a bright, shiny, happy and HEALTHY new year!

Starting Saturday join Robyn live online for Pilates Transformations. Unlock the secrets to increased strength, flexibility and vitality that will set you up for success in any Pilates class online or in-studio. Perfect as an introduction for the beginner or for a deepening understanding for the experienced practitioner. Saturday mornings 10:30-11:30. More info here https://retrofit.ca/event/transform-with-pilates/

If you're a person who sits all day at work, you know that sitting all day can impact us physically. Sitting for long periods of time, especially with poor posture, makes your hip flexors tight, which causes the glutes (butt muscles) to lengthen to compensate. Pilates will help you feel better!

To help you have a Retro-FIT Christmas please enjoy encore performances of our 9 Holiday Express classes. These videos will be available anytime on-demand for free from Dec 20 - Jan 3. Here is the link, https://app.namastream.com/ and use the code rniloyrj8m for free access. Happy Holidays!

Check out the beautiful #pilatesbaby crew from today! Baby & Me ONLINE with Master Instructor & Doula Ruth Ruttan Doula & Pilates Specialist is at 11:30 every Monday and there are only two weeks left before we take a break for the holidays! Want to join us? Get in touch!

It is that time of year again when we are compelled to change. Be better! Do better! Become the person we are meant to be, unencumbered by doubt and fear! Rada-rada-rada. Read the full post on our website https://retrofit.ca/stay-the-course/

Yes -- men do Pilates too. Did you know that Navy SEALs turn to Pilates to counteract their weaknesses?

Is Pilates only for younger people? NO! "Pilates is perfect for older adults because it does not have the impact on the body that other forms of exercise do, and is not nearly as severe on the joints as most workouts are," says Ellie Herman, owner of several Pilates studios, and a renowned Pilates instructor and author. https://www.app.com//pilates-seniors-jean-chen-/492189001/

"I don't have time to exercise." "I'm too busy to fit anything else in. " These are the top two reasons we hear at the studio as to why people are unwilling to start looking after their health and wellness. Why is making time so difficult? You need to take care of yourself -- take time for wellness.

There's a lot of reasons why runners need Pilates! Here are 7 exercises every runner should try: Single-Leg Stretch, Swan, Saw, Single-Leg Kick, Bridge with Kicks, Leg Circles, and Standing Foot Exercise. If you're a runner, we'd love it if you'd join us to find out more.

Calling all NEW PARENTS! Baby & Me Pilates classes return with our resident expert, Master Instructor and Doula, Ruth Ruttan. ONLINE Mondays 11:30am October 19 - December 7, 2020... $120. Registration link in Bio Ruth will guide you through everything you need to know to restore your mind-body health during and after pregnancy and beyond. @ruthruttandoula See more

Want to get back to the studio but in a small, intimate setting? Book a series of private sessions or workout with a friend and experience the power of Pilates personalized. Our courtyard studio has been repurposed to welcome private and semi-private sessions in physically distanced workout pods. Contact Client Services for more information [email protected] or check our "Pilates Personalized" or private training section on our website. https://retrofit.ca/membership/

Turns out, Joseph Pilates was well ahead of the curve with: The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning is complete co-ordination of body, mind and spirit. If you are nervous about the "mind-body" part of Pilates -- keep this in mind: In a nutshell, mindfulness is about the ability to quiet your mind, direct your focus on the present, and dismiss any distractions. At the heart of the Pilates method is the idea of harmony that is achieved only by combining focus, breath awareness, with the physicality of athletic movement.

Reposted from Senior Instructor @pamelarhae This is SO great! My client asked for a quick guide to the Reformervoilà!... #allegro2reformer #pilates #retrofitpilates #torontopilates

ONLINE IS STILL AVAILABLE! Join all your favourite instructors and workout with the Retrofit community from the comfort of your home. No equipment required! Choose from over 20 classes weekly. Auto-renew your Online Unlimited pass and get free access to our library of Retrofit video on demand. New Classes Are Up . Contact Client Services for more [email protected]... #retrofitpilates #torontopilates #onlinepilates

This month Retrofit Certified Instructor, Joanna Webb is our guest blogger. Joanna is sharing with us her Love Letter to The Reformer and how she missed their relationship during shutdown. . It feels like ages since I gazed upon you, lunged alongside you or sat longbox upon my sits bones lengthening my spine and the crown of my head to the sky. I missed your long sleek carriage, your movable bits, and the endless positions we navigated together. From long to short, straps t...o springs, boxes to boards your charms are endless (don’t get me started about your adjustable footbar!). You straighten me out, stretch my world and remind me (and my serrates anterior) that you are the wind beneath my winging scapula. Without you I felt lost, YOU complete ME, and my Pilates routine. Read more of Joanna's Reformer Lock Down Love Letter https://retrofit.ca/my-dearest-reformer/

What a start! We have been open for over a month now for in-studio group equipment classes and private sessions and what a joy it's been! Everyone has been so great about recognizing our new studio protocols; physically distancing, masks, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing. Teachers and clients both have helped to maintain an inviting, supportive and clean environment for us all to practice pilates together. . Whether you are joining us online from home, in-studio or embarking on a new adventure with our online Teacher Training program, we sincerely thank you for your commitment to your health and fitness. It’s so great to see your faces again!

When she was going through breast cancer treatment, Susan used Pilates to keep her mind and body active, even when she couldn't leave the house. Now, with many of us unable to get out for exercise, she wants to encourage others to give it a try. https://breastcancernow.org//pilates-helped-me-physically-

Do you have occasional back pain? The principles of movement important for back health are taught in some of the simplest exercises of the Pilates system. One cannot underestimate the benefit of simple exercises that support the deep postural muscles of the trunk, awareness of neutral alignment, and supple use of the shoulders and hips.

With its focus on functional movement, postural alignment and overall conditioning, Pilates can be a great choice for improving mobility and strength, especially for older adults! https://www.youareunltd.com//how-to-get-stronger-improve-/

Has breathing in a mask got you feeling anxious and tense? Masks are here to stay for a while now so let’s help you Breathe Better with a Mask Try these tips! "Be mindful: Feel how you breathe-... While wearing a mask, take a moment to feel how you breathe. Ask yourself these questions: Does your belly move or does your upper chest move? Are you breathing with your nose or mouth? Place your hands on your stomach or lower rib cage, slowly take a breath through your nose and feel your belly and rib cage push outward and exhale though your mouth. Practice this throughout the day and with practice you may start to become a more efficient breather with a mask on. You are actively retraining your breathing muscles. . Relax- Take time to relax your upper chest and shoulders. Helpful actions include: shoulder shrugs, arm circles, arm stretches, torso twists and side-to-side bending, if your body allows these movement comfortably without pain." - Alexandra Rothstein #retrofitpilates #torontopilates

If you're looking for results - you want to feel better, move without pain, improve your posture -- the sooner you get started the sooner you will see results! Just like the old saying says - "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today!"

Joseph Pilates believed that the most important element for better sleep was mental calm. When your mind is free from nervous energy, and your body feels good, you sleep better. The rolling exercises in Pilates were designed to massage the spine, relax the nerves and cleanse the body!

Of course you should do Pilates today! Even if you only have 5 minutes between your other tasks. Join us in-studio or online and make Pilates part of your day.

Tonight on the CTV National News Barbara Grant speaks with John Vennavally-Rao about how Covid 19 is affecting small businesses.