What's included
15 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 exercises are suggested each week for self practiceClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Welcome to our Pilates Mat Class focused on posture! Our experienced Certified Pilates instructor and physical therapist is dedicated to helping your child develop strength, flexibility, and coordination in a fun and supportive environment. Through gentle exercises and movements, kids will learn the fundamentals of Pilates while improving their overall physical well-being. Our encouraging approach focuses on building confidence and promoting a positive attitude towards fitness and other learners. Join us for a class that will not only benefit your child's physical health, but also help them develop lifelong healthy habits. Sign up today and watch your child thrive! Each session will include a strength and stretch workout using the foundations of Pilates and build a community of inclusivity and connection to each other and our bodies. Class Structure: -Greetings and intro -Warm up on the floor or in standing -The workout! Pilates repertoire will include 8-15 variations of the following: The Hundred Roll up Rolling like a ball the ab series swan swimming Single leg kick sidelying kick series planks push ups spine stretch forward saw teaser standing arm work -Wrap up: questions and comments are welcomed and learners are asked to share if they would like to. Positive feedback and connections between instructor and learners as well as learner to learner is encouraged by the instructor. What can you expect from the instructor: a welcoming space where learners are met where they are and encouraged to participate and build strength and flexibility, safely. Modifications and advancements are recommended for any student who may need a little help or any extra challenge. The instructor provides learners with a challenging but doable workout and has the ability to be creative to help your learner be successful. Why do learners love Pilates Mat? Pilates mat is a change of pace that will get learners to focus on their body and refresh their minds. It provides a relaxing and engaging break in their day. Why do parents love Pilates Mat for kids? Pilates helps kids build confidence, improve posture, build healthy habit and be more connected with their bodies. This class provides this positive atmosphere week after week learners look forward to. Week 1: Introduction to Pilates, learn and practice hundred prep, roll up, modified ab series, bridging, swan, swimming prep, plank front and side Week 2: Review and practice exercises from week 1 and add rolling like a ball Week 3: Review and practice exercise from week 2 and add sidelying leg series Week 4: Review and practice exercises from week 3 and add full hundred Week 5: Review and practice exercises from week 4 and add Pilates push up! Week 6: Review and practice exercises week 5 and add more new exercises each week This class is a great way to add strength and conditioning to your learners weekly routine. The benefits of Pilates include improved posture, strength, flexibility, and mind body connection. Still have questions? Reach out to our instructor on her profile and she will get back to asap This is a Pilates mat class focused on muscles and techniques to improve posture. In this fitness class learners will work on core strength, alignment and breathing techniques. We will start with a warm up and then perform 10-15 Pilates exercises. The workout also includes several breathing stretches. This class is meant for those with little or no previous Pilates experience. The teacher will demonstrate exercises and provide encouraging feedback to help students perform the exercises safely and correctly. The instructor for this class is a Certified Pilates Instructor and physical therapist with over 15 years of experience teaching dance and Pilates.
Learning Goals
Students will strengthen their posture muscles in back, abdominals and hip muscles, and stretch muscles in the neck shoulders, back and hips.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Pilates can be modified for most common injuries or limitations. In fact, Pilates is used by physical therapists to treat patients all over the world. Please contact me before class to discuss any injuries.
Supply List
Students will need a mat in an open space where they can comfortably be on the ground and exercise, a water bottle to stay hydrated is always helpful also.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from Cleveland State University
Doctorate in Physical Therapy -Cleveland State University
BA in Dance and History - Connecticut College
Certified Pilates Instructor - Polestar Pilates
The instructor for this class is a certified Pilates instructor and has over 15 years of teaching dance and Pilates to children. She is also a licensed physical therapist.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $300 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
30 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class