Minnetonka Community Education

The Pilates method uses a whole-body approach to gaining strength and improving function by accessing your deepest core muscles. We will focus on breathing, posture, alignment, and balance as a foundation for building strength.  Resistance bands, weighted balls, foam rollers, and fitness rings will be introduced. Please bring a Pilates mat and a towel. Add Pilates to your weekly workout!

Combining Pilates, strength training, functional movement, and rehabilitative exercise, Pilates for Buff Bones® is a medically-endorsed, full body workout for bone strengthening and balance. All ages welcomes.Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the Buff Bones® system also improves posture, is adaptable to varying levels, and is even safe for osteoporosis. Resistance bands, weighted balls, foam rollers, and fitness rings will be introduced. Please bring a Pilates mat and a towel. Add Pilates to your weekly workout!

Pilates for Buff Bones® is a medically-endorsed, full-body workout for bone strengthening and balance, using Pilates, strength training, functional movement, and rehabilitative exercise. Please note that the dates for the fall session have changed since the publication of the catalog. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the Buff Bones® system also improves posture, is adaptable to varying levels, and is even safe for osteoporosis. Resistance bands, weighted balls, foam rollers, and fitness rings will be introduced. Please bring a Pilates mat and a towel. Add Pilates to your weekly workout!

This introduction to STOTT Pilates® is for those new to Pilates-based exercise. We will cover principles of the STOTT method and a selection of exercises designed to lengthen and strengthen the core muscles of the body.Options will be offered to accommodate postural and physical limitations. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel and a pilates mat to class. Sorry, no drop-ins.

Challenge yourself! This mat workout will utilize STOTT Pilates® exercises and weighted balls, resistance bands, Fitness Circles®, rollers, ballet barre and stability balls to improve strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination.Because the work is progressive in nature, participants must complete an introductory mat class to register for Intermediate/Advanced Mat. Drop-ins welcome at $20/class.