The Benefits of Pilates For Healthy Aging

Studio Evolve has been around since 2006, and here’s one thing we know for sure: Pilates and Gyrotonic is for everybody! Look around our space on a typical day, and you’ll see people from all walks of life putting Pilates and Gyrotonic exercises to work for them.

Gone are the days when people thought only celebrities, ballet dancers, and women under 30 could practice this movement method. And thank goodness we can say good riddance to those days! 

It’s Never Too Late to Evolve

Pain Reduction. Mobility. Confidence.

Over more than a decade, We’ve seen Pilates and Gyrotonic sessions make a profound difference in the bodies and lives of our vibrant studio family - from new moms to the newly retired, from marathon runners to Netflix marathon watchers.

5 Reasons You Need to Explore Studio Evolve

Here are the top 5 reasons that clients come to Studio Evolve:

 

1. “I want to reduce pain.”

Does your back hurt right now? If you answered yes, you are in good company - many of our clients report a history of back pain. Pilates and Gyrotonic sessions strengthen the deep core muscles that support your spine, promoting supple and pain-free spinal movement. In addition, our work together addresses mobility restrictions and postural habits that can make your back feel out of whack. Your instructor’s guidance and our state-of-the-art equipment will keep you in proper alignment while you strengthen the muscles around the affected joints, all without having to bear your full body weight.

 
 

2. “I just finished physical therapy and I don’t want to lose ground.“

Many of our clients have “graduated” from physical therapy, have been cleared to exercise and want a movement practice that keeps them healthy. Our teachers are happy to consult with your physical therapist to create a safe and effective full-body movement program.

3. “I have zero fitness routine. I want to work out, but I don’t know where to start.”

Pilates and Gyrotonic private sessions have a beautiful way of meeting you where you are today, regardless of your fitness level. It builds foundational strength and mobility that will make it easier for you to explore new activities, from hiking to hula dancing to high-intensity interval training. Beginning clients often say that their first Reformer workout didn’t feel super difficult in the moment. They were sweating, but they also were actually…enjoying themselves! And the next day, they woke up and felt muscles they didn’t know they had, in the best kind of way. 

Pilates is low impact and high payoff.
— Cristin, Pilates Instructor

Ready to Experience Our Pain-Free Approach to Becoming Pain-Free?

 

4. “I want my workout to feel good.”

Feel like you’ve tried every fitness approach under the sun, but nothing was ever a good match for your body? Or maybe you’ve never been to a Pilates class because it seemed intimidating? Give Studio Evolve a try. Our instructors work with lots of people who hate to exercise but love coming to Studio Evolve. Our studio is a caring, welcoming space where you can freely explore your movement potential. You’ll leave your session feeling revitalized rather than depleted.

 
 

5. “I want to feel stronger in my everyday activities.”

As the home to a fabulous team of movement practitioners, and certified human people, here’s what we’ve learned: To be in a body that moves is a miracle — one that we can easily take for granted until that body doesn’t move so easily anymore or takes a long time to recover from injuries.

 

Many of our clients use Pilates and Gyrotonic sessions to help keep up their favorite activities as they get older. It’s a great way to maintain joint health and functional movement patterns in daily life. Joseph Pilates famously said: “You’re only as old as your spine is flexible. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” We’ve had clients doing Pilates in their 90s, and we could not be prouder of them. They’re living proof that you can age well with Studio Evolve!

 

So plant a raised-bed garden! Bake an epic layer cake! Wander cobblestone streets the world over. Run a marathon. Get on the floor with the grandkids (and/or the grand-dog). Or just take a few seconds to feel the ground supporting your miraculous feet.

Whatever you’re up to, our team is here to help you revel in the joy of moving well.

Flexibility is not required to begin at Evolve, but something our instructors can help with.
— Martine, Studio Owner

If you loved the benefits if Pilates I just discussed, click the tab below. If you are ready to begin, we are just here waiting for you!

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Martine Dedek

OWNER; SPRE® EDUCATIONAL FOUNDER, PRACTITIONER TRAINER & PRACTITIONER, SHE/HER

Martine enjoys the diverse learning opportunities studio ownership has allowed her. She began her career in the field of movement and bodies as a Pilates Instructor in 1999. Soon after her original Pilates certification, Martine pursued numerous other certifications and sought to bring her client offerings and business acumen to one place in the founding of Studio Evolve, Pilates, Gyrotonic & SPRe® Bodywork.

Along her journey, Martine partnered with Jill Ableson for the development of the SPRe® Practitioner Training Program. Together they have brought the SPRe® Training Curriculum to its current evolution as a licensed Somatic Education Training Program and WA State Vocational Training School.

Working with Martine is both grounding and expansive. She enjoys the practice of energetically, verbally and somatically attuning with and guiding clients. Her use of SPRe® Bodywork, as well as her curiosity and engagement leads to delightful moments of clarity and greater physical comfort for her clients.

Martine feels an essential component to building a strong partnership with her client is a foundation of trust, openness and curiosity. This allows for the safe and supportive exploration of whatever difficult, confusing or conflicting emotional and somatic experiences arise in the journey they take together. Ready to take the first step? Martine is currently seeing SPRe® clients online and in person and looks forward to hearing from you.

Education & Training:

Queen's University, BA Honors, Psychology & Sociology 1995

Stott Pilates Certification 2001

Yamuna Body Rolling Certification 2002

Duggan French Approach Certification 2003

Founded Studio Evolve, Pilates, Gyrotonic & Bodywork 2006

Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Til Luchau 2008-9

Anatomy Trains Workshop 2009

Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Continuing Education Certification 2010-12

Gyrotonic Expansion System Instructor Certification 2011

Co-created SPRe® Practitioner Training Curriculum with Jill Ableson 2011-2013

Qi Gong for Movement Professionals 2016

Reiki Level 1 2019

She also co-teaches the SPRe® Training Program and runs Studio Evolve. More information at sprebodywork.com.

https://www.studio-evolve.com/
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