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Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes. Have you been sitting too much? Do you feel stiff when you stand up? If so, you probably have tight hips. All those hours of sitting shorten and weaken the hip muscles, creating stress and imbalances in the joints. This can cause low back pain, knee pain, and postural problems.  Join Susan for this progressive series designed to relieve pain and release tension through targeted stretching and strengthening of the hips – including hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes, and inner and outer hip muscles. We’ll use a few simple props, including a tennis ball, foam roller, and resistance band. You’ll learn valuable exercises and the proper technique for sculpting hip and thigh muscles, which is all about stabilizing your hips. You’ll leave feeling stronger, standing taller, sitting more comfortably, and moving freely! Watch this preview. Even if you can’t make it to the series as scheduled, you can still join and get the workouts by signing up for the Live Virtual/Recorded option. In addition to receiving links to the live classes, you will also receive a link to a recording of each class shortly after it ends (only the in-studio class is recorded, not virtual participants). Each recording will be available to you for 7 days. So, you can workout at your convenience and be up to speed for the next class.

$85 for the Series All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. Read More...

Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded workshop. Pilates Center of Rockville Pilates teacher, Rashida Marshall, and Restore Motion physical therapist, Kristina Hsieh, are teaming up in this workshop to address common issues facing women during and after pregnancy, specifically from a pelvic floor health and Pilates-based fitness perspective. They’ll help you feel strong, informed, and more confident in your body throughout your pregnancy journey. Kristina will discuss and answer questions about pelvic floor muscles and changes that occur in the body due to pregnancy. Rashida will share and teach Pilates-based exercises and movement concepts designed to:

• Improve pelvic floor strength and function
• Increase core strength and support
• Reduce the occurrence of diastasis recti
• Enhance abdominal tone

You’ll learn movements that can be safely incorporated in the prenatal and postnatal stages. Come ready to learn, ask questions, do Pilates, and be empowered! Even if you can’t make it to the workshop as scheduled, you can still join and get the recording by signing up for the Live Virtual/Recorded option. In addition to receiving the link to the live workshop, you will also receive a link to a recording shortly after it ends (only the in-studio workshop is recorded, not virtual participants). Each recording will be available to you for 7 days.

$25 for the Workshop All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. No refunds. All sales/registrations are final. Read More...

This series is designed to address the specific needs of more mature clients, ages 60 years old and up. As we age, we have an even greater need to build and maintain strength, mobility, balance, and posture. Angilique developed this equipment series to focus on those things and address changes that often occur in our bodies, such as arthritis and osteoporosis. This series is perfect for mature clients new to Pilates equipment or those simply looking to build up their strength and stability. You will work on Pilates fundamentals and progressions on both the Reformer and the Tower, using various props to support your movement. The classes will move at a moderate pace, and modifications will be offered to fit your needs.

$160 for the Series All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. In-Studio – Space is limited. Read More...

• Consistency Is Key. There’s a famous Joseph Pilates quote that says, “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a difference, and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body”. Pilates can absolutely transform your body and the way you move and feel, but there’s no pressure-based timetable at PCOR. The key is the frequency and consistency of your practice. If you do Pilates at least 2 to 3 times a week, then your body will respond more effectively.
• Mix It Up. The beauty of Pilates is that there are hundreds of different exercises and a variety of lessons and classes. All of the equipment strengthens your core, conditions your entire body, and engages your muscles deeply through spring resistance, but each one moves and works your body in different ways. So, it’s fun cross-training for your body.
• A Little Homework Goes A Long Way. There are some very simple movements you can take from Pilates, incorporate into your daily life, and immediately start improving how you move and feel. Ask your teacher about Leg Lever and Rocking Horse. 😉

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Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded workouts. If planks and push-ups intimidate you, then this is the series for you! Join Susan Roth in this 4-week course to learn the proper preparation, placement, and technique to help you perfect your plank. You’ll build strength and stability in your entire body, especially the arms, shoulders, and core, and you’ll improve your control and focus. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect your wrists, shoulders, and low back. We will work on many variations of plank exercises with modifications appropriate for all levels. Then, we’ll cap it off with the famous Pilates Push-up. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen and tone your whole body, and power yourself through the summer and beyond! Check out this video preview. Even if you can’t make it to the series as scheduled, you can still join and get the workouts by signing up for the Live Virtual/Recorded option. In addition to receiving links to the live classes, you will also receive a link to a recording of each class shortly after it ends (only the in-studio class is recorded, not virtual participants). Each recording will be available to you for 7 days. So, you can workout at your convenience and be up to speed for the next class.

$79 for the Series All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. Read More...

Dear PCOR Community, Happy Anniversary! Today we celebrate our 11-year anniversary, an amazing milestone by any measure. I want to take a moment to recognize all that we’ve accomplished together, including my outstanding team of teachers (Susan, Agnieszka, Lydia, Keva, Rashida, Angilique, Susana, Diana, Kara, and Beth), my Studio Manager, Shasha, and our front desk team. I especially want to thank you, our clients, for 11 years of patronizing, supporting, and championing our studio. Some of you have been with us from the very beginning, and each of you has helped strengthen this community along the way. I have been especially heartened by your steadfast support over these last two years – through lockdowns, virtual sessions, mask mandates, and all the unknowns. You’re the reason we’re still here. Thank you for sharing your deep appreciation for the work we do – in conversations, emails, and even singing our praises to others. You make our work meaningful and full of joy. So, this is your anniversary as much as it is ours. Here’s to many more years thriving together – body, mind, and spirit. P.S. If you know someone who should join our awesome community, then please share this link to our Get Started Quiz: https://www.pilatescenterofrockville.com/get-started/take-the-quiz/ The more the merrier! Sincerely, Aliyah PCOR Owner Read More...

Pilates Center of Rockville owner, Aliyah Hatcher, and ProAction Physical Therapy owner, Rachel Miller, are teaming up to present this workshop to share info on how you can address shoulder pain, injury, and health through Pilates. Rachel will explain shoulder basics that all of us need to know and the causes and effects of common shoulder issues, such as rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, and frozen shoulder. Aliyah will share and demonstrate Pilates exercise protocols that she’s developed over 13 years to specifically address shoulder issues, including her “Healthy Shoulder Hacks”. She’ll explain the special benefits that only Pilates springs can give you, and the unique way they interact with the body. Come ready to learn and explore the therapeutic aspects of Pilates and the Pilates equipment, participate in exercise demos, and ask questions.

$25 for the Workshop All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. Read More...

Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded workouts. Tight muscles tend to weaken and weak muscles tend to tighten. Aging, poor posture, trauma, and sitting all contribute to short, tight muscles, stiffness, and pain. Regular stretching allows for easier and deeper movements, while building strength and stability. Join Licensed Therapeutic Massage Therapist Beth Davis for this 4-week course to learn and explore a variety of stretching techniques, including dynamic, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), and static stretches, using a yoga strap or resistance band. Because you can do more harm than good stretching cold muscles, Beth will begin each session with a 10-15 minute warm up to prepare the body. You’ll increase the range of motion in your joints, improve blood circulation and posture, and alleviate muscular tension. Experience 55 minutes of fun and freedom each week! Check out this video preview.

• Week 1 will focus on the lower body.
• Week 2 will focus on the upper body.
• Week 3 will combine the first two weeks to address the entire body.
• Week 4 will review, so that you can do these on your own.

Even if you can’t make it to the series as scheduled, you can still join and get the workouts by signing up for the Live Virtual/Recorded option. In addition to receiving links to the live classes, you will also receive a link to a recording of each class shortly after it ends (only the in-studio class is recorded, not virtual participants). Each recording will be available to you for 7 days. So, you can workout at your convenience and be up to speed for the next class.

$79 for the Series All levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. Read More...

Intermediate level. Must have prior experience on the Pilates Chair. This class is not for beginners. The Pilates Chair is a total body workout unlike any other. It’s a fun and challenging workout that builds strength, flexibility, and includes a unique series of exercises that improve your balance, stability, and alignment. You’ll perform a wide variety of dynamic movements – sitting, standing, on one leg, laying down, upside down, and more. Find balance and strength in places you’ve never felt before!

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