East Street Pilates

 
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408 east street, rochester, michigan 48307      phone: 248.608.3221

Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.
  -  Joseph H. Pilates

 
Hello! My name is Cara Krupa. I am a Stott certified Pilates Instructor and owner of East Street Pilates. I first came to Pilates in 1996 and loved it immediately after seeing the changes it made in my own level of fitness and health.

I have studied Pilates at highly acclaimed training centers in Philadelphia, Toronto, and, locally, in West Bloomfield. My studies included specialized training in prenatal and postnatal Pilates, rehabilitative Pilates and specific programs for athletes and dancers. I am a graduate of Central Michigan University and have been teaching Pilates in Rochester since 2002. My classes include work on the mat, stability chair and reformer, and incorporate use of the fitball, toning balls, therabands, fitness circle and foam roller.

I feel passionate about sharing Pilates with my clients in a non-intimidating, relaxed environment and helping them reach new levels of strength and flexibility. I am thrilled to be a part of the downtown Rochester community, and I invite you to drop into the studio anytime to have a look around, get acquainted and ask any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you!
 
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The Top 4 Reasons to Practice Pilates

1. Creates Strength Without Bulk - Pilates builds toned muscles that work perfectly within the context of the body as a whole and the functional fitness needs of a person as they move through life.  One of the ways that Pilates creates long, strong muscles is by taking advantage of a type of muscle contraction called an "eccentric contraction" where the muscle is lengthened while it contracts. 
 
2. Increases Flexibility - Pilates works toward a safe increase in length and stretch of the muscles and range of motion within the joints.  You may not be able to twist yourself into a pretzel, but a body that can stretch and bend to meet the flow of life is a very realistic goal. 
 
3. Improves Posture - Good posture is a reflection of good alignment supported by a strong core.  Starting with movement fundamentals and moving through mat and equipment exercises, Pilates trains the body to express itself with strength and harmony.  You can see this in the beautiful posture of those who practice Pilates. 
 
4. Increases Energy - Pilates gets the breath and circulation moving, stimulates the spine and muscles and floods the body with the good feelings one gets from exercising the whole body. 

 

OK, So What Is Pilates?

  Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates.  It emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility and awareness to support efficient, graceful movement.
 
  Pilates is one of the most popular exercise systems in the country.  It seems like everyone is either doing Pilates or interested in starting a Pilates exercise program.  Indeed, one of the best things about the Pilates method is that it works so well for a wide range of people.  Athletes and dancers love it, as do seniors, women rebounding from pregnancy and people who are at various stages of physical rehabilitation. 
 
  Core strength is the foundation of Pilates exercise.  The core muscles are the deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back.  When the core muscles are strong and doing their job, as they are trained to do in Pilates, they work in tandem with the more superficial muscles of the trunk to support the spine and movement. 
 
  As you develop your core strength, you develop stability throughout your entire torso.  This is one of the ways Pilates helps people overcome back pain.  As the trunk is properly stabilized, pressure on the back is relieved and the body is able to move more freely and efficiently.

  The Pilates method had always emphasized quality over quantity, and you will find that unlike other systems of exercise, Pilates exercises do not include a lot of repetitions for each move.  Instead, doing each exercise fully, with precision, yields significant results in a shorter time than one would ever imagine. 

 

Closed Sept 6th for Labor Day

The studio will be CLOSED on September 6 in observance of Labor Day.
 

EAST STREET'S NEWEST FAN HAS ARRIVED!


Mom and baby are doing well.  Cara will be back in the studio on August 17th 2010.  In the meantime, she is LOVING on her new little angel.
Last Updated ( Monday, 16 August 2010 19:47 )
 

HELP EAST STREET PILATES SUPPORT THE MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

If you love your furry friends as much as we do, please help us in supporting the Michigan Animal Rescue League.  This unique shelter is one of the very few NO KILL shelters in our area.  Now more than ever, abused and uncared for dogs and cats are being abandoned by owners who can longer afford to or who no longer care to keep their animals.  These are loving and special pets who need our help!  In addition to keeping and caring for hundreds of animals at their shelter, the Rescue League provides a unique service to people in the Pontiac area who love their pets, but cannot afford food for them.  Michigan Animal Rescue League allows these people to come by the shelter to pick up food for their pets at no cost.  But without corporate sponsorship or major donations, the Rescue League relies on kind hearts like yours to keep the food supply up.  In the lobby of our studio, you will find a big box where we collect dog and cat food, litter, cleaning supplies and pet store gift cards.  We personally deliver these supplies to the shelter periodically.  Please find it in your heart to donate whatever you can to help the shelter.  Your donations are what keeps their good work going!  For more information, please visit www.michigananimalrescueleague.org.
 

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Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 June 2010 06:03 )
 

EAST STREET PILATES welcomes Gretchen Moraw!


Gretchen realized her passion for health and fitness at a young age, as part of the Bowling Green State University Gymnastics team.  After receiving her bachelors degree from BGSU she went on to become a gymnastics and group fitness intructor.  After being trained in Pilates in 2000, she really found her niche.  Gretchen enjoys teaching students about body awareness, strength and flexibility while incorporating the fitball, toning bands, fitness circle and foam rollers into her classes.  Come check out Gretchen's 11am STRETCH class on Monday mornings!

Last Updated ( Friday, 30 October 2009 11:31 )
 

THE PILATES METHOD

The Pilates Method is a total body-conditioning workout for both men and women consisting of a series of more than 500 specifically designed, low-impact, controlled movements engaging the body and mind.  Emphasizing correct breathing and body alignment, The Pilates Method uses the abdomen, lower back and buttocks as the "powerhouse", enabling the rest of the body to move freely.  The goal is to develop a high degree of abdominal strength, better posture, stability, greater flexibility of the spine and limbs while combining the power of mind and body.  Pilates can help reduce lower back pain, prevent injury, speed up recovery, shrink waist lines and improve high blood pressure, depression and osteoporosis.  Pilates has been highly recommended by physical therapists, chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists for the greater health and productivity of the physical body.
 

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