PX3 is Resistance Training
PX3 promotes strength of the core and peripheral muscles, bones, and joints.
I offer classes, duets, and private lessons. I offer two different group class formats to accommodate clients; a beginning class that also incorporates the Roll Model myofascial release protocol, and an all-levels beginner/intermediate class.
Body Evolution Classical Pilates, Endurance and Plyometrics Classes
My Glendale, CA studio utilizes top-of-the-line equipment. My classes combine the best of Classical Pilates and Power Plate whole body vibration, with plyometric rebounding on mini trampolines or with the Pilates jump board. Hence the name PX3! Each class incorporates Classical Pilates strength and mobility training, strength training on the Power Plates, and endurance cardio rebounding. Classes are designed to accommodate new students as well as advanced practitioners.
Classes Offered
PX3 Level 1.5 strength & flow class:
This 50-minute class combines the best of Classical Pilates core, strength and mobility training, strength and mobility on the Power Plate machines, with fun and playful plyometric jumping and rebounding for cardiovascular health and muscular endurance. This class is perfect if you have no injuries and want a moderate to strenuous workout. Depending on the class and the weekly theme, we will work on the reformers, towers and/or chairs, as well as adding jumpboard and/or rebounder work. Modifications and tactile support are always given, and class size is limited to 6 participants to ensure personalized attention.
PX3 Roll Model and Restore class:
This 50-minute class gives you a great foundation in classical Pilates, as well as precovery and recovery using the Roll Model Method self myofascial release techniques. Focus on core strength and healthy joint mobility, all while releasing tight, tense areas of your body.This class is perfect if you are a beginner, have injuries, or just want a slower paced class. This class utilizes the Pilates tower or half Cadillac, Roll Model Method release balls as well as foam rollers and Bosus. Class size is limited to 6 participants to ensure personalized attention.
Check out the PX3 class schedule here
Benefits of PX3
PX3 is a whole-body exercise that has numerous benefits, from injury prevention to improved flexibility to better mental health. It is a challenging low impact exercise method that balances strength with mobility, aligns the body, fine-tunes movement patterns, and strengthens the deeper muscles of the core.
1. PX3 increases core strength
PX3 improves core strength and function. Core strength is a key factor in decreasing back and hip pain, decreasing pelvic floor dysfunction, and is the area from which explosive movement derives, hence its nickname the powerhouse.
2. PX3 improves posture
PX3 focuses on full body alignment, ideal range of motion at the joints, and a balance of all opposing muscles. It improves posture by bringing awareness to your alignment and strengthening neglected postural muscles.
3. PX3 decreases back pain
PX3 targets the deeper abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor to both contract and release — a true sign of strength. These muscles work like a brace to lift and support the organs and protect and stabilize the back.
4. PX3 prevents injuries
PX3 focuses on developing dynamic strength and mobility, which means you are better able to support and stabilize your joints while moving. Research has suggested that movement incorporating strength, mobility, balance and cardiovascular endurance is an effective method for reducing injury risk in sports.
5. PX3 increases energy
By focusing on the breath, PX3 improves cardiorespiratory capacity. This stimulates feel-good hormones, oxygen flow, and blood circulation.
6. PX3 decreases stress
Continuing from the benefit of body awareness, the inward focus and use of breath from PX3 can down-regulate the nervous system. This, in turn, can balance your fight-or-flight mode with your rest and restore mode, lower late day cortisol spikes, and decrease chronic stress over time.
7. PX3 improves flexibility and mobility
PX3 keeps your body moving with smooth transitions between precise and slow, controlled movements. Instead of stretching after a strengthening exercise, most PX3 exercises are a combination of the two, which improves strength, flexibility, and dynamic mobility.
8. PX3 improves balance
PX3 improves balance and gait not only through core strengthening but because of its focus on foot/leg alignment, proprioception and whole-body exercises.
9. PX3 boosts your mood
Studies that specifically explored the mood-boosting benefits of mind-body based movements have found that subjects experienced a reduction in anxiety, fatigue, and depressive symptoms, and a release of negative thought patterns.
10. PX3 improves sleep
Studies suggest that this type of movement can lead to better sleep, especially in people under the age of 40. One study found that postpartum women benefit from better sleep when adding whole body mindful movement to their weekly routine.