Pilates, one of the top 10 fitness trends for 2010 according to the American College of Sports Medicine, just got easier and more assessable to women worldwide.
Canton, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/29/2010 -- Judith Farmer, a Detroit-area Pilates instructor, Health & Wellness Coach and entrepreneur, just launched Great Pilates Now (http://www.greatpilatesnow.com), an online Pilates studio providing women effective, safe exercise and Pilates instruction anytime and anywhere they desire, with an internet connection. No special equipment is required, so members can enjoy Pilates from their home, work or while travelling. Class participation is not limited to the small screen, however, as detailed instructions are provided on how to easily hook-up their laptops or PC to their big-screen TV.
“I think women need a feel-good place, a respite and time to focus on their own health and well-being,” said Farmer, founder of http://www.greatpilatesnow.com. “They need a qualified Pilates and Wellness coach they can trust and build a relationship with, to guide them to a healthier and happier lifestyle. That’s what I’m offering at Great Pilates Now.”
Exercise becomes something convenient and affordable when all your classes are online 24/7 using the Pilates video library at http://www.greatpilatesnow.com. Upon enrollment, GPN members will have unlimited access to three new Pilates classes a week with no adds. Farmer’s uplifting, patient instruction encourages and motivates each participant.
According to the 2010 report published by the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Pilates is the fastest growing fitness activity, with 8.6 million participants, up more than 450% since 2000. It helps people gain more control of their bodies by regaining strength, coordination, and balance. Farmer contends that participants will sleep better, enjoy daily activities more, feel younger, enjoy sex more and be able to try new activities with less risk.
On average, “bricks-and-mortar” fitness facilities offer 14 Pilates and Yoga classes per week, with an average of 13 members attending each class. Average prices for facilities-based Pilates classes range from $10-$20 per session for group mat classes, to upwards of $50-$100 for one hour of one-on-one instruction. At http://www.greatpilatesnow.com, subscribers get unlimited access to Pilates classes for just $12/month. Anyone can also try a one free class by registering at http://www.greatpilatesnow.com/sign-up.php