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Injury Rehabilitation
Weight Loss
Schedule and reserve the equipmentInjury Rehabilitation
Increased Strength and Flexibility
This exercise system strengthens the "powerhouse"- abdomen back and buttocks so stabilizing the body and enabling it to move freely. It dramatically and rapidly improves strength flexibility posture and overall alignment of the musculature and skeleton without increasing bulk. It is an indispensable tool for athletes and unconditioned people alike enabling them to develop coordination aesthetic form strength and balanced posture.
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
The Gyrotonic® Expansion System works for all people at all levels of the exercise spectrum who wish to gain strength flexibility and coordination.
Utilizing his phenomenal intuitive sense of the correct physiological use of the body Joseph Pilates developed over 500 effective and specific exercises to be performed on his uniquely designed variable resistance spring controlled apparatus-the reformer the trapeze table the wonder chair and barrels.
var1=28;PILATES low impact body maintenance program been around since WWI. Joseph H. PILATES's unique physical conditioning method has turned into a world wide sensation with his fully comprehensive exercise system and innovative equipment.
Juliu dreamed of a machine that would help a dancer achieve a better turn or pirouette. This dream and Juliu's creative energy lead him to the development of Gyrotonic Expansion System® as we know it today. Now people of all ages and all walks of life have benefited from his system.
Although only recently having been "rediscovered" by the athletic community PILATES offers one of the more optimum methods for conditioning the body. Comprised of over 500 movements performed on specialized equipment PILATES stretches and tones muscles while reducing tension and strain from the joints and lower back. The result is an increase in strength grace energy and flexibility.
The Gyrotonic® Expansion System works for all people at all levels of the exercise spectrum who wish to gain strength flexibility and coordination.
Juliu dreamed of a machine that would help a dancer achieve a better turn or pirouette. This dream and Juliu's creative energy lead him to the development of Gyrotonic Expansion System® as we know it today. Now people of all ages and all walks of life have benefited from his system.
Juliu is one of three children and as a youth Juliu participated in swimming gymnastics and rowing as well as other sports.
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
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WHAT IS PILATES? (a powerful concept in fitness)
Gyrotonic Method - A brief history
The Gyrotonic® Expansion System works for all people at all levels of the exercise spectrum who wish to gain strength flexibility and coordination.
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
Soon after defecting to the US in the late 1960's Juliu gave up dancing in order to pursue the study of yoga. He soon realized that he could successfully combine the benefits of all these disciplines - swimming gymnastics yoga and dance - into one exercise system in which all the major muscle groups work interdependently and in an integrated manner. Together with this concept he created his first exercise machine a truly innovative and unique piece of work-the Pulley Tower Combination Unit.
Enjoy your session.
WHAT IS PILATES? (a powerful concept in fitness)
Gyrotonic Method - A brief history
This program is designed for those of you who have completed a minimum of 10 GYROTONIC/ Pilates sessions in our studio and are ready to exercise on your own.
PILATES BENEFITS
At age 19 he became interested in classical dance and by the time he reached his twentieth birthday he was dancing principle roles with the Romanian State Opera. While on tour in Italy in 1970 he defected and stayed in a refugee camp for six months. Juliu then received political asylum to the United States and he was headed to New York. After arriving in New York Juliu did what ever was needed to survive from painting houses to dancing on a car in Central Park while auditioning and dancing in civic ballets. Juliu was noticed by someone in the New York City Opera and was hired. He began dancing for their tour company with international stars such as Margot Fonteyn Jacques d' Amboise and Melissa Hayden. Later Juliu danced as a guest artist at Radio City Music Hall for some time and then got a job as principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. While with the Houston Ballet Juliu ruptured his Achilles Tendon and the injury brought his dancing career to a sudden halt. After the injury Juliu started indulging himself in more yoga practice.
Pilates is not just exercise. The very specific movements and breathing patterns require focused attention engaging both body and mind.
This program is designed for those of you who have completed a minimum of 10 GYROTONIC/ Pilates sessions in our studio and are ready to exercise on your own.
Increased Strength and Flexibility
Injury Rehabilitation
Schedule and reserve the equipment
Fundamentals of Pilates
var1=28; To participate in this program simply:
The GXS or Gyrotonic® method
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
PILATES BENEFITS
To participate in this program simply:
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
In November 2001 Iso Fit became the first Gyrotonic® center in Asia to have the Gyrotonic® Jumping Board available for client training with its unique sliding platform design which works in conjunction with parallel bars enables the exerciser to strengthen and tone the core trunk muscle and extremity and develops a sense of balance and co-ordination.
Weight Loss
If you are looking for exercising on GYROTONIC or Pilates equipments on your own this is the right program for you.Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Weight Loss
Utilizing his phenomenal intuitive sense of the correct physiological use of the body Joseph Pilates developed over 500 effective and specific exercises to be performed on his uniquely designed variable resistance spring controlled apparatus-the reformer the trapeze table the wonder chair and barrels.
>> click here for pricing
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Over the years as the effectiveness of his exercise method became known "Pilates" became more and more popular. Currently the "Pilates" method of exercise is used worldwide by people of all ages sex and fitness levels for body conditioning and rehabilitation purposes.
To participate in this program simply:
Enjoy your session.
PILATES BENEFITS
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This exercise system strengthens the "powerhouse"- abdomen back and buttocks so stabilizing the body and enabling it to move freely. It dramatically and rapidly improves strength flexibility posture and overall alignment of the musculature and skeleton without increasing bulk. It is an indispensable tool for athletes and unconditioned people alike enabling them to develop coordination aesthetic form strength and balanced posture.
At age 19 he became interested in classical dance and by the time he reached his twentieth birthday he was dancing principle roles with the Romanian State Opera. While on tour in Italy in 1970 he defected and stayed in a refugee camp for six months. Juliu then received political asylum to the United States and he was headed to New York. After arriving in New York Juliu did what ever was needed to survive from painting houses to dancing on a car in Central Park while auditioning and dancing in civic ballets. Juliu was noticed by someone in the New York City Opera and was hired. He began dancing for their tour company with international stars such as Margot Fonteyn Jacques d' Amboise and Melissa Hayden. Later Juliu danced as a guest artist at Radio City Music Hall for some time and then got a job as principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. While with the Houston Ballet Juliu ruptured his Achilles Tendon and the injury brought his dancing career to a sudden halt. After the injury Juliu started indulging himself in more yoga practice.
PILATES - A brief history At age 19 he became interested in classical dance and by the time he reached his twentieth birthday he was dancing principle roles with the Romanian State Opera. While on tour in Italy in 1970 he defected and stayed in a refugee camp for six months. Juliu then received political asylum to the United States and he was headed to New York. After arriving in New York Juliu did what ever was needed to survive from painting houses to dancing on a car in Central Park while auditioning and dancing in civic ballets. Juliu was noticed by someone in the New York City Opera and was hired. He began dancing for their tour company with international stars such as Margot Fonteyn Jacques d' Amboise and Melissa Hayden. Later Juliu danced as a guest artist at Radio City Music Hall for some time and then got a job as principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. While with the Houston Ballet Juliu ruptured his Achilles Tendon and the injury brought his dancing career to a sudden halt. After the injury Juliu started indulging himself in more yoga practice.
Over the years as the effectiveness of his exercise method became known "Pilates" became more and more popular. Currently the "Pilates" method of exercise is used worldwide by people of all ages sex and fitness levels for body conditioning and rehabilitation purposes.
Weight Loss
Please have this in mind that GYROTONICand Pilates exercise systems are unique and complex in performance. Inappropriate and incorrect exercising may result in injuries. Therefore our trainer may suggest that you continue with your private or semi-private sessions until you have mastered the exercises and can do them safely on you own.
Juliu dreamed of a machine that would help a dancer achieve a better turn or pirouette. This dream and Juliu's creative energy lead him to the development of Gyrotonic Expansion System® as we know it today. Now people of all ages and all walks of life have benefited from his system.
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Tone Your Body
Schedule and reserve the equipment Improved Stamina
Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. As a frail child he was determined to build and strengthen his physique and so developed a lifelong interest in body conditioning. He later went on to become an accomplished diver gymnast and boxer.
Purchase your IGP package
Although only recently having been "rediscovered" by the athletic community PILATES offers one of the more optimum methods for conditioning the body. Comprised of over 500 movements performed on specialized equipment PILATES stretches and tones muscles while reducing tension and strain from the joints and lower back. The result is an increase in strength grace energy and flexibility.
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PILATES BENEFITS
Although only recently having been "rediscovered" by the athletic community PILATES offers one of the more optimum methods for conditioning the body. Comprised of over 500 movements performed on specialized equipment PILATES stretches and tones muscles while reducing tension and strain from the joints and lower back. The result is an increase in strength grace energy and flexibility.
Juliu Horvath founder of the Horvath Method is a Hungarian raised in Romania. He began his professional career as a ballet dancer after competing for years as a gymnast and swimmer.
In November 2001 Iso Fit became the first Gyrotonic® center in Asia to have the Gyrotonic® Jumping Board available for client training with its unique sliding platform design which works in conjunction with parallel bars enables the exerciser to strengthen and tone the core trunk muscle and extremity and develops a sense of balance and co-ordination.
Injury Rehabilitation
Over the years he has added several other machines to his range all equally innovative and effective in maximizing the benefits of the exercises performed on them.
Gyrotonic Method - A brief history
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Increased Strength and Flexibility
Injury Rehabilitation
In November 2001 Iso Fit became the first Gyrotonic® center in Asia to have the Gyrotonic® Jumping Board available for client training with its unique sliding platform design which works in conjunction with parallel bars enables the exerciser to strengthen and tone the core trunk muscle and extremity and develops a sense of balance and co-ordination.
During the First World War as he was a German citizen Joseph was interned in England and during that period he worked as a nurse. While tending immobilized patients he designed exercise apparatus using springs attached to hospital beds. These machines and the exercises that he developed for them were to become the nucleus of his body conditioning method. After the war he moved to New York and opened his first "Contrology" studio there in 1926.
Juliu Horvath founder of the Horvath Method is a Hungarian raised in Romania. He began his professional career as a ballet dancer after competing for years as a gymnast and swimmer.
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
To participate in this program simply:
If you are looking for exercising on GYROTONIC or Pilates equipments on your own this is the right program for you.
Increased Strength and Flexibility
Soon after defecting to the US in the late 1960's Juliu gave up dancing in order to pursue the study of yoga. He soon realized that he could successfully combine the benefits of all these disciplines - swimming gymnastics yoga and dance - into one exercise system in which all the major muscle groups work interdependently and in an integrated manner. Together with this concept he created his first exercise machine a truly innovative and unique piece of work-the Pulley Tower Combination Unit.
Injury Rehabilitation
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
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Increased Strength and Flexibility
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
Over the years he has added several other machines to his range all equally innovative and effective in maximizing the benefits of the exercises performed on them.
Complete a minimum of 10 private GYROTONIC/ Pilate sessions with our trainer
Gyrotonic Method - A brief history
Fundamentals of Pilates
The GYROTONER® the only one in Asia is a remarkable piece of equipment that looks like a Harley Davidson. A brand new addition to the range of Gyrotonic® equipment available to clients at Iso Fit.
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
>> click here for pricing
Although only recently having been "rediscovered" by the athletic community PILATES offers one of the more optimum methods for conditioning the body. Comprised of over 500 movements performed on specialized equipment PILATES stretches and tones muscles while reducing tension and strain from the joints and lower back. The result is an increase in strength grace energy and flexibility.
Juliu Horvath a Hungarian was born and raised in Romania. However he considers himself to be a "universal being". His father Juliu Sr. who has passed on was a tailor and his mother who celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2000 is a housewife.
>> click here for pricing
A brief history
Tone Your Body
Injury Rehabilitation
The GXS or Gyrotonic® method
Workouts are custom designed to meet each client's goals and no two workouts are the same. Pilates is a life-long process of training your body with an expectation of health and wellness.
Over the years he has added several other machines to his range all equally innovative and effective in maximizing the benefits of the exercises performed on them.
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
Injury Rehabilitation
Receive trainer's approval to participate in IGP PILATES BENEFITS
Soon after defecting to the US in the late 1960's Juliu gave up dancing in order to pursue the study of yoga. He soon realized that he could successfully combine the benefits of all these disciplines - swimming gymnastics yoga and dance - into one exercise system in which all the major muscle groups work interdependently and in an integrated manner. Together with this concept he created his first exercise machine a truly innovative and unique piece of work-the Pulley Tower Combination Unit.
Fundamentals of Pilates
Schedule and reserve the equipment
PILATES low impact body maintenance program been around since WWI. Joseph H. PILATES's unique physical conditioning method has turned into a world wide sensation with his fully comprehensive exercise system and innovative equipment.
Juliu Horvath a Hungarian was born and raised in Romania. However he considers himself to be a "universal being". His father Juliu Sr. who has passed on was a tailor and his mother who celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2000 is a housewife.
Injury Rehabilitation
Improved Stamina
Tone Your Body
Improved Stamina
At age 19 he became interested in classical dance and by the time he reached his twentieth birthday he was dancing principle roles with the Romanian State Opera. While on tour in Italy in 1970 he defected and stayed in a refugee camp for six months. Juliu then received political asylum to the United States and he was headed to New York. After arriving in New York Juliu did what ever was needed to survive from painting houses to dancing on a car in Central Park while auditioning and dancing in civic ballets. Juliu was noticed by someone in the New York City Opera and was hired. He began dancing for their tour company with international stars such as Margot Fonteyn Jacques d' Amboise and Melissa Hayden. Later Juliu danced as a guest artist at Radio City Music Hall for some time and then got a job as principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. While with the Houston Ballet Juliu ruptured his Achilles Tendon and the injury brought his dancing career to a sudden halt. After the injury Juliu started indulging himself in more yoga practice.
Receive trainer's approval to participate in IGPUtilizing his phenomenal intuitive sense of the correct physiological use of the body Joseph Pilates developed over 500 effective and specific exercises to be performed on his uniquely designed variable resistance spring controlled apparatus-the reformer the trapeze table the wonder chair and barrels.
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. As a frail child he was determined to build and strengthen his physique and so developed a lifelong interest in body conditioning. He later went on to become an accomplished diver gymnast and boxer.
The GXS or Gyrotonic® method
PILATES BENEFITS
Juliu Horvath founder of the Horvath Method is a Hungarian raised in Romania. He began his professional career as a ballet dancer after competing for years as a gymnast and swimmer.
Pilates is not just exercise. The very specific movements and breathing patterns require focused attention engaging both body and mind.
Tone Your Body
To participate in this program simply:
Weight Loss
The Gyrotonic Expansion System® works for anyone wishing to gain strength flexibility and coordination. It is now found in rehabilitation centers dance studios sports training and fitness facilities all over the world.
Workouts are custom designed to meet each client's goals and no two workouts are the same. Pilates is a life-long process of training your body with an expectation of health and wellness.
In November 2001 Iso Fit became the first Gyrotonic® center in Asia to have the Gyrotonic® Jumping Board available for client training with its unique sliding platform design which works in conjunction with parallel bars enables the exerciser to strengthen and tone the core trunk muscle and extremity and develops a sense of balance and co-ordination.
Over the years he has added several other machines to his range all equally innovative and effective in maximizing the benefits of the exercises performed on them.
In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands where he built a humble dwelling in the mountains and continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this diligent study of yoga he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers" which is a deeper and more advanced level that is now called Gyrokinesis™.
PILATES BENEFITS
At age 19 he became interested in classical dance and by the time he reached his twentieth birthday he was dancing principle roles with the Romanian State Opera. While on tour in Italy in 1970 he defected and stayed in a refugee camp for six months. Juliu then received political asylum to the United States and he was headed to New York. After arriving in New York Juliu did what ever was needed to survive from painting houses to dancing on a car in Central Park while auditioning and dancing in civic ballets. Juliu was noticed by someone in the New York City Opera and was hired. He began dancing for their tour company with international stars such as Margot Fonteyn Jacques d' Amboise and Melissa Hayden. Later Juliu danced as a guest artist at Radio City Music Hall for some time and then got a job as principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. While with the Houston Ballet Juliu ruptured his Achilles Tendon and the injury brought his dancing career to a sudden halt. After the injury Juliu started indulging himself in more yoga practice.
Coordination and Balance
Purchase your IGP package
Receive trainer's approval to participate in IGP
Coordination and Balance
PILATES low impact body maintenance program been around since WWI. Joseph H. PILATES's unique physical conditioning method has turned into a world wide sensation with his fully comprehensive exercise system and innovative equipment.
Increased Strength and Flexibility
Coordination and Balance
Purchase your IGP package Over the years as the effectiveness of his exercise method became known "Pilates" became more and more popular. Currently the "Pilates" method of exercise is used worldwide by people of all ages sex and fitness levels for body conditioning and rehabilitation purposes.
Fundamentals of Pilates
A brief history
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
Purchase your IGP packageA brief history
Pilates is not just exercise. The very specific movements and breathing patterns require focused attention engaging both body and mind.
Complete a minimum of 10 private GYROTONIC/ Pilate sessions with our trainer
WHAT IS PILATES? (a powerful concept in fitness)
Enjoy your session. WHAT IS PILATES? (a powerful concept in fitness)
Injury Rehabilitation
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Over the years he has added several other machines to his range all equally innovative and effective in maximizing the benefits of the exercises performed on them.
Juliu Horvath a Hungarian was born and raised in Romania. However he considers himself to be a "universal being". His father Juliu Sr. who has passed on was a tailor and his mother who celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2000 is a housewife.
Coordination and Balance
Gyrotonic Method - A brief history
Coordination and Balance
Tone Your Body
Enjoy your session.Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. As a frail child he was determined to build and strengthen his physique and so developed a lifelong interest in body conditioning. He later went on to become an accomplished diver gymnast and boxer.
Enjoy your session. Over the years as the effectiveness of his exercise method became known "Pilates" became more and more popular. Currently the "Pilates" method of exercise is used worldwide by people of all ages sex and fitness levels for body conditioning and rehabilitation purposes.
var2=var1; Pilates is not just exercise. The very specific movements and breathing patterns require focused attention engaging both body and mind.
>> click here for pricing
var1=28; Juliu Horvath a Hungarian was born and raised in Romania. However he considers himself to be a "universal being". His father Juliu Sr. who has passed on was a tailor and his mother who celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2000 is a housewife.
Although only recently having been "rediscovered" by the athletic community PILATES offers one of the more optimum methods for conditioning the body. Comprised of over 500 movements performed on specialized equipment PILATES stretches and tones muscles while reducing tension and strain from the joints and lower back. The result is an increase in strength grace energy and flexibility.
A brief history
Weight Loss
Improved Stamina
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
Juliu continues to run workshops around the world and his work is being recognized as truly unique and innovative.
Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method" at "Steps on Broadway" and in Central Park. When Juliu developed a large enough following he opened up White Cloud Studio.
Utilizing his phenomenal intuitive sense of the correct physiological use of the body Joseph Pilates developed over 500 effective and specific exercises to be performed on his uniquely designed variable resistance spring controlled apparatus-the reformer the trapeze table the wonder chair and barrels.
Over the years as the effectiveness of his exercise method became known "Pilates" became more and more popular. Currently the "Pilates" method of exercise is used worldwide by people of all ages sex and fitness levels for body conditioning and rehabilitation purposes.
The GYROTONER® the only one in Asia is a remarkable piece of equipment that looks like a Harley Davidson. A brand new addition to the range of Gyrotonic® equipment available to clients at Iso Fit.
Soon after defecting to the US in the late 1960's Juliu gave up dancing in order to pursue the study of yoga. He soon realized that he could successfully combine the benefits of all these disciplines - swimming gymnastics yoga and dance - into one exercise system in which all the major muscle groups work interdependently and in an integrated manner. Together with this concept he created his first exercise machine a truly innovative and unique piece of work-the Pulley Tower Combination Unit.
Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. As a frail child he was determined to build and strengthen his physique and so developed a lifelong interest in body conditioning. He later went on to become an accomplished diver gymnast and boxer.