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| - Gumby is not my middle name. Nor is "rock hard abs." But increased flexibility and strength rank high among my fitness goals, so I'm glad I discovered Iron Butterfly Pilates as I work toward those goals.
I'm a student of the mat, and pretty much was a novice when I attended my first (free) class at IBP. Admittedly, I was nervous about exposing my inability to touch my toes without bending my knees and my shaky-arm push-ups. Fair reader: IBP is a no-intimidation zone. There are classes to suit all levels, the instructors give clear instruction on form and where to focus your effort--providing demos when needed--and discreetly help you into proper position so you can rock the right muscles and maximize your overall workout. Better yet, they are attentive to your abilities and limitations, and enable you to modify exercises to your level, Gumby or otherwise--all with the same great results.
While I've only attended mat classes so far, IBP has other offerings such as yoga, physioball and reformer classes, as well as private instruction. So I know I can mix it up with these, and the occasional special class options have been a perk (e.g. the CrossFit/mat class, which was a humbling yet much-needed push).
The studio is beautiful, the instructors are friendly and nurturing, and the prices are reasonable. So while I still bend my knees during a stretch, it's not as much as before. And I do feel stronger. Gumby would be proud.
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