Imagine an exercise program that leaves you feeling energized, supple, graceful and strong. Imagine looking forward to your workout, instead of dreading a formulaic, boring series of exercises. Under the experienced eye of Adrienne Silveira, you’ll be introduced to the Classic Pilates Method. These precise movements stretch one muscle group while strengthening another, all the while originating from abdominal control. The result is a toned body, but without the bulk seen in more conventional exercise methods.

At the core of Classic Pilates is the notion of the “powerhouse,” which is comprised of the upper and lower abdominal muscles, the lower back and the buttocks. All movements are initiated from the powerhouse, which strengthens the support muscles deep within the body—muscles that are often overlooked in conventional weight bearing or aerobic exercise. By stabilizing the powerhouse through control and concentration during the exercises, the arms and legs can move freely from a stable spine, increasing both flexibility and strength and ultimately translating to better posture in everyday life.

You don’t have to be a dancer, an athlete or a gymnast to participate in Studio Adrienne classic Pilates.
What is helpful, however, is a desire to imagine your body as an integrated, elegant machine, one that will become more efficient, more fluid, stronger and leaner with Pilates practice. Whether you spend your day sitting at a desk, or find yourself on your feet most of your waking hours, or even if you already lead an active, physical life, you will benefit from the series of exercises prescribed by Adrienne at her Pilates Studio.