Our Classes
“Are you ready to be strong and toned? Springboard Pilates is for you. I have certain physical limitations, I was weak for the first time in my life. I've been working out at Springboard for approximately 4 years and I feel strong again. The instructors at Springboard are amazing! They are well-trained, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They care about how your body is feeling and work you out accordingly. It's nice to get a workout without it hurting...it's challenging, satisfying and there is so much more to learn! Check out Springboard, you won't regret it:)”
— Julie
What Our Levels Mean
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All Levels Classes
This class is a gentle, safe, all-around workout that emphasizes strength and flexibility suitable for healthy bodies working at any level. It is a fun trial-by-fire way to introduce yourself to Pilates, or touch base with your practice if you have already been studying. If you are completely new to Pilates, it is still recommended you start with an introductory or beginner level class or with private lessons.
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Introductory Level
This is an introduction to the principles of Pilates. Fundamental movement skills will be practiced as well as working on the introductory level mat (Hundred, Roll Up, Single Leg Circle, Rolling Like a Ball, Spine Stretch) or Reformer repertoire (Footwork, Hundred, Leg Circles, Frog, Stomach Massage Series: Round Back, Short Box Series: Round Back, Knee Stretch Series: Round, Running, and Bottom Lift).
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Beginner (Level I)
This class starts at the introductory level and adds on beginner exercises over the series as the class progresses together toward the full beginner order. In a mat class, additions include the beginning of the Stomach Series, Saw, Sidekicks, and Seal. A beginner Reformer class adds in more of the Stomach Massage Series and Short Box Series, Long Stretch Series: Elephant, and Knee Stretch Series: Arch.
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Beginner/Intermediate (Level II)
Beginner/intermediate moves a little faster than a beginner class, although it still focuses on achieving the basic Pilates principles in the body. Continuing to build the classical repertoire from the beginner level, this mat class will add more Stomach Series, Single and Double Leg Kicks, the beginning of Teasers and more. In Reformer classes, exercises like Short Spine and Coordination appear.
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Intermediate (Level III)
We begin to focus more on flowing movement from the previous levels as well as adding on many new exercises, working toward a full intermediate order. On mat, the intermediate level includes Footwork, full Swan Dive, the beginning of Bridges, more Teasers, and Push Up 2. Reformer adds in Long Box I Series: Pull Straps and T, Chest Expansion, Thigh Stretch, Arm Circles, and Russian Split, to name a few.
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Intermediate/Advanced (Level IV)
Intermediate/advanced classes welcome students proficient at the intermediate level, while challenging their skills, edging toward exercises in the advanced repertoire. The emphasis on flow and form from the previous levels continues here. Intermediate/advanced class on the mat adds in Roll Over, Corkscrew 2, Scissors & Bicycle on high, Side Bend, Control Balance, and more. Reformer explores new exercises like Overhead, all of Rowing, Tendon Stretch on 2 legs, Mermaid, the introduction of the Long Box II Series, and more.
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Advanced (Level V)
Here, students must have familiarity with classical Pilates through intermediate/advanced because the class moves with flow building toward the full advanced repertoire. Some of what this level includes on the mat: Side Kick Kneeling, Twist 2, Boomerang, and Rocking. Reformer adds more to both the Long Box I & II Series, as well as Headstand Front and Back, Backbend, Control Arabesque, Gondola, Grande Split, High Bridge, and more!
Specific Types of Classes
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Equipment
This class uses a variety of equipment from week to week including Universal Reformer, Wunda Chair, Tower, Low Barrel, Hand Weights, Magic Circles and more! It is meant for healthy bodies who are working on the class level listed.
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Chair
This equipment class focuses on the Wunda Chair, a fun and challenging piece invented by Joe Pilates. It is meant for healthy bodies who are working on the class level listed.
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Tower
This equipment class uses the Cadillac or Tower (also called the Pole system) including leg springs, arms springs, roll down bar, and push through bar. It is meant for healthy bodies who are working on the class level listed.
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Guided Workout
This type of class was created at Springboard - your teacher works out with you! A Guided Workout is perfect for you if you are at least an intermediate student, you are healthy and/or know all of your own modifications, and are a visual learner. Steal a glance or two of the exercises in motion while your teacher calls out the order and some general cues to keep you moving. It’s a wonderful supplement to your other private lessons and group classes and may include Reformer, Chair, Tower, Mat, barrels, and more.