ABSolute Pilates Inc.


	Mat Packages Equipment Packages Combo Packages

General Class Information
Our small group classes are grouped into 2 categories: Mat & Equipment. All classes are 55 minutes in length.

Mat classes include Just Mat, Mat & More, 60 Plus and Fit & on the Ball. Pilates matwork offers a very intensive core workout, using the body's weight against gravity. Mat classes are appropriate for beginners after taking a Basic Concepts class or a Private session.

Equipment classes include Reformer, Tower, Multi-Apparatus and Instructor's Choice. Reformer classes are the only equipment classes recommended for beginners, with a prerequisite of a Basic Concepts Class or a private session.

Tower classes are best appreciated after the basic concepts are well understood and demonstrated in a mat or reformer class. Classes are small in size (4-10) for safety and effective basic learning.

TRIAL CLASSES
Trial classes are intended to give those with a Pilates background, the opportunity to sample a full, 55-minute class at a low cost. Trial classes allow you to make an informed decision as to whether the class style and pace are right for you, before investing in a class package.

Class Registration
All classes at ABSolute Pilates Inc. are ongoing. This means that there are no “sessions” for classes. All class schedules will be available on our web site. Anyone without internet access can request a copy of our schedule by US mail, by calling the studio at 393-9611.

We try to offer our clients flexibility with scheduling, but continue to encourage regular participation so that everyone can achieve his or her personal fitness goals.

For people new to Pilates, or new to the ABSolute Pilates Studio, it is recommended that you attend a Basic Concepts Class to learn or review the basic Pilates principles, since the work is very different than traditional exercise. These classes are 30 minutes in length and are scheduled on an "as needed basis". The cost is $15 per class. Please call to schedule this class with an instructor.

Beginners may then continue in Just Mat class which is scheduled on Monday evening at 5:30 pm, where emphasis is placed on technique. If familiar with Pilates work, Mat & More or Reformer I would both be appropriate classes in which to continue.

You may pay the single class fee each time you attend, however, it is more economical to buy a package of classes.

Class Type

Beg

Int

Adv

Single
Class Price

# of Classes per Package /
Package Price

# of Classes per Package /
Package Expiration (months)

PeeWee Pilates

1/1

Basic Concepts

$25

1/1

Just Mat

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

60 Plus Pilates

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

Balance Pilates

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

Fit & On the Ball

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

Bosu Challenge

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

Mat & More

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

Advanced Mat

$16

4/$50, 8/$92, 16/$168, 24/$228

4/2, 8/4, 16/6, 24/6

Trial Mat

1/1

Reformer I

$28

4/$100, 8/$184, 12/$252, 16/$304

4/4, 8/4, 12/6, 16/6

Tower I

$28

4/$100, 8/$184, 12/$252, 16/$304

4/4, 8/4, 12/6, 16/6

Step Barrel

$28

4/$100, 8/$184, 12/$252, 16/$304

4/4, 8/4, 12/6, 16/6

Equipment Trial

$12

1/1

Mat/Equipment Combo

8 mat, 4 equipment / $184

6 months

Equipment/Mat Combo

4 mat, 8 equipment / $226

6 months

*ABSolute Pilates Class Descriptions:
All Classes, except for the Basic Concepts, are 55 minutes in length. All equipment except towel and water bottle are provided.

60 Plus Pilates - Designed to assist the older adult with strengthening, flexibility and balance. Pace is moderate with easy-to-follow instruction.

BALANCE PILATES - A challenging combination of standing Pilates exercises and Pilates-based balance work using multiple props to strengthen the core and improve dynamic standing balance.

BASIC CONCEPTS - 30 minute introduction to the Pilates concepts and Beginner level exercises. Basic will prepare you for Beginner Mat, Reformer I & Ball.

BOSU - Enjoy contemporary Pilates exercises, offering both strength and balance challenges. Great stretches too! Tuesday 9:00 am.

EQUIPMENT: INSTRUCTOR'S CHOICE - Reformer, Tower or Multi-Apparatus - To be announced one week in advance on sign-up sheet in studio.

FIT & ON THE BALL - Challenging but fun! Exercises performed on the stability ball will take your core strength to a higher level. All skill levels may attend.

Get.2.kno.Joe - Introductory 3-pack of private sessions ($150)
Three (3) 55-minute sessions of Pilates Personal Training - Spend valuable one-on-one training time with a certified Pilates Instructor and work toward achieving your fitness goals through the Pilates Training Method. This offer is a one-time-only offer and a great way to get to know Joseph Pilates' technique for increasing core strength and improving posture and flexibility without stressing your joints. By appointment only.

JUST MAT - Just you and your mat! Classical & Contemporary Pilates on the mat with no props. Great for Beginners! Non-beginners can focus on form!

MAT & MORE Intermediate/Advanced (Int/Adv) - Fast-paced, focused workout that challenges core control using circle, band, rollers & fit ball.

MAT: INSTRUCTOR'S CHOICE - MAT & MORE, fIT & ON THE BALL or BALANCE PILATES - To be announced one week in advance on sign-up sheet in studio.

MULTI-APPARATUS - Pilates circuit training on Tower, Reformer & Combo Chair. Intense, Intermediate workout! Prior experience on Tower, Reformer and Chair are required.

PeeWee Pilates - Kids, ages 4 to 12 will enjoy alignment and core activities designed as imagery and play. A great way to introduce the concepts of optimal posture for a healthy future

REFORMER I - Total body workout on a table with gliding platform, against spring resistance. Challenge your core while adding variety to your exercise regimen.

TOWER I - Exercises performed on high mat using spring resistance from a wall unit to challenge your trunk, buttock, leg strength & flexibility. Not for Beginners.

STEP BARREL - A medley of mat & equipment work performed on the small barrel with an emphasis on "healthy spine" stretches adding mobility in all planes of movement. Not for beginners.

Getting Started at the ABSolute Pilates Studio

There are several ways to start your Pilates program and many factors to consider as you plan your first session:

What are your personal goals?

Do you have any significant medical concerns?

Do you have any postural concerns?

Do you have any Pilates experience?

Do you have other exercise/movement experience? (dance, yoga, athletics)

Are you “body-aware” -- do you learn body movement patterns easily?

Do you prefer exercising in small groups or privately?

How much time are you able to invest?

  What is your budget?

After you have reviewed the above questions, you can consider the following options for beginning your program:

Option#1
Recommended for the individual with medical or postural concerns, as well as those who may need extra time and individualized attention for learning new information. No Pilates experience required. Also a great choice for those looking for individualized guided movement with rapid results. This is the most effective option.

Start with a Get.2.kno.Joe introductory 3-pack of private sessions. You will work one-on-one with a certified instructor for three 55-minute sessions. Your sessions can be scheduled once a week for three consecutive weeks, or more frequently if you prefer. You will learn the basic concepts and principles of the Pilates Method and utilize the remainder of the time to work toward your personal goals. When your sessions are completed, you and your instructor can discuss your progress and determine how you would like to proceed with your program.

Your cost:             $150
Time investment:  3 hours
Class size:             Private (1)

Option #2
Recommended for the healthy individual who has limited exercise or movement background, requires extra time for learning new information and would like to minimize the cost and time investment.

Attend a Single Private session for 55-minutes of one-on-one time with a certified instructor. The session with include the basic concepts, principles of Pilates and fundamental exercises. The remainder of the time can be spent on mat exercise or equipment, depending on your personal goals. This time can also be utilized to introduce you to the different large apparatus work and mat work, so that you can determine - with the instructor’s input - how to proceed with classes.

Your Cost:             $65
Time Investment:  55 minutes
Class size:             Private (1)

Option #3
Recommended for the healthy individual with an exercise or movement background. No Pilates experience required. Also a great review for those with past Pilates experience looking to return to mat or equipment classes. This is the most economical option.

Schedule a Basic Concepts Class with one of our instructors and learn the principles of Pilates in an abbreviated 30-minute session. You will learn the verbal cues and the fundamental exercises that will allow you to enter a small group class with confidence. It may be to your advantage to schedule this class immediately before a mat class to insure good information retention and follow through for maximum benefit.

Your Cost:             $15 (does not include mat class package)
Time Investment:  30 minutes
Class size:              1-6

ABSolute Pilates Inc
Menu of Services

	Senior Instructor	2nd Instructor	Junior Instructor
Private & Semi-private Sessions
55 minute private	$68	$58	$40
55 minute semi-private	$40	$34	$24
Get.2.kno.Joe - Introductory 3 pack	$160	$160	$120
Pre-paid Private Packages
3 pack	$196	$169	$116
6 pack	$384	$330	$228
10 pack	$626	$534	$368
Pre-paid Semi-private Packages
3 pack	$116	$99	$70
6 pack	$228	$194	$137
10 pack	$368	$313	$221

Private Studio Classes
55 minute Mat Class (Maximum ten)
$100
55 minute Reformer Class (Maximum four)
$100

Small Group Pilates Classes

Mat Packages (mat, ball, 60 plus, just mat)
Basic Concepts Class  $ 25
Trial (one time only)    $   7
1 class                         $ 16
4 pack                         $ 50  two months
8 pack                         $ 92  four months
16 pack                       $168  six months
24 pack                       $228  six months

Equipment Packages (reformer, tower, barrel, multi-app)
Trial (one time only}  $ 12
1 class                        $ 28
4 pack                        $100  two months
8 pack                       $184  four months
12 pack                     $252  six months
16 pack                     $304  six months

Combo Packs
Mat/Equipment (8/4)  $184  six months
Equipment/Mat (8/4)  $226  six months

Written Home Program
$65

Special 30 minute Private
$40

A Returned Check Fee of $20 will be Assessed for all returned checks.
Gift Certificates are redeemable for services only; not redeemable for cash.
Pre-paid Packages for group classes and Private sessions are non-refundable & non-transferable.
Special Offers & Discounts are not intended to be combined. Please choose one discount per purchase.

In the event of bad weather and unsafe driving conditions, ABSolute Pilates may need to delay the start of business or close the studio for a period of time. You may call the studio phone at 393-9611 after 6:45 AM on inclement weather mornings and the recorded message will inform you of any changes in the schedule.

If bad weather conditions arise after 6:45 AM or persist throughout the day, the studio voice message will be updated accordingly to keep you informed of our schedule changes.

All sessions that are cancelled due to inclement weather may be rescheduled. Missed classes may be rescheduled in the regular weekly class schedule.

We apologize, in advance, for any inconvenience - however - safety of our clients and our instructors is a priority.

WHAT>> In an attempt to minimize low-enrollment class cancellations, ABSolute Pilates has devised the following plan to meet the clients’ and the studio’s needs:

MAT CLASSES
Minimum number to hold a class is 3.

	If only 2 people have signed-up for the class, they will have the option to substitute a reformer class at the cost of two mat classes from their class card.
	If only 1 has signed up, he/she will have the option to do a private session at the cost of three mat classes from his/her class card.
	If you are one of two people from a mat class that is offered the above reformer option and the second person declines, you will then have the opportunity to substitute a private session at the cost of three mat classes from your class card.

EQUIPMENT CLASSES
Minimum number to hold a class is 2.

If only 1 person has signed up for the class, he/she will have the option to substitute a private session at the cost of two equipment classes from his/her class card.

HOW>>The studio will notify you in the event that there is a low-enrollment situation and clarify your options, so that you can plan to proceed with your scheduled workout. There is no obligation. You may decline the offer without consequence.

	For morning and noontime classes, we will do our best to notify you the evening or day before class.
	For evening classes, we will do our best to notify you by 3:00 pm.

WIN-WIN>>This plan will allow you to count on ABSolute Pilates for the workout that you have scheduled into your busy day AND, perhaps, experience a different type of Pilates workout, at a fraction of the original cost. This plan also helps our studio meet its costs for group class time.

We hope that you will find this policy helpful in your ongoing pursuit of physical fitness.


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