We feel it too, the holidays are approaching, and fast! While we can’t do all of the shopping for you, we can certainly help make the process easier with these gift ideas for the Pilates lovers in your life!
If you’ve had a session at L+L Pilates, you know we take our calf stretching seriously. The half dome makes a great gift for a friend or family member who is always on the go and needs a little TLC. Pair it with our pinky balls for the ultimate foot and leg care for runners, walkers, and posture enthusiasts. You can even get our clients’ go-to items for Pilates while their traveling with our Pilates On-the-Go Gift Box!
If you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas, we have you covered with gear that will upgrade any studio or at-home Pilates practice such as grip socks (visit our studio boutique for options), resistance bands, yoga straps, or Pilates balls.
For true Pilates enthusiasts, there is no better holiday gift than personal Pilates loops to help them feel safe and demonstrate their own unique style while they’re at the studio. We have a variety of styles and colors to choose from; be sure to browse the boutique online or in the studio!
Maybe your plan has been to introduce a friend to Pilates and secretly get them hooked? Surprise them with a gift certificate to our Buffalo studio or an L+L Pilates Online Studio Membership, with on-demand classes that can be done from anywhere!
Last but not least, we have some truly awesome apparel for working out or lounging around the house available both online and in-studio. Check out our online boutique for one of a kind L+L Pilates apparel, and visit our studio on Elmwood Avenue for goodies from some of our favorite apparel companies like Beyond Yoga and Softwear!
Happy shopping!!
Do you want to improve your golf swing? Gain a few extra yards on your swing? Would you like to learn strategies and exercises to decrease back and shoulder pain during your swing? The golf swing is a complex movement that requires many different components including: postural control, balance, coordination, flexibility, stability, and muscular strength and power. In this virtual workshop, Long + Lean Pilates master instructor and physical therapist Jenn Olszowy will guide you through 4 hour long Pilates classes structured around the 5 main components of a golf swing. You will learn which specific areas you individually need to focus on to improve your game while also improving your general body awareness, strength, and mobility.
The classes will all take place live via Zoom so Jenn can correct your form, guide you through the exercises, and answer your questions. We highly recommend you take class live so you can received personalized instruction and corrections, but we will provide recordings of each class so you can watch later if the scheduled time doesn’t work for you! You will also receive a handout with exercises for you to continue doing on your own for a pain free and efficient golf swing.
In this virtual series you will:
- Learn to breathe properly and coordinate your breath with your movement for efficiency and power
- Improve mobility of your spine
- Increase rotation and extension of your upper back
- Strengthen your hips and glutes for a more powerful swing
- Learn to properly engage your deep core to protect your spine while moving your body freely
- Improve balance and coordination
- Learn strategies to keep your body strong and mobile for an improved, pain free golf game
Class Schedule
Wednesdays May 27 – June 17, 2020
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $95
Joseph Pilates once said “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” This message is especially important today. While the COVID-19 virus has made us close our doors, it has not stopped us from connecting with our community and continuing to do the thing that makes us feel amazing, Pilates! We have adapted all of our services to virtual or outdoor offerings so you still get the same great teachers and instruction while the studio is closed.
Virtual Private Sessions
If you are looking for more personal instruction and feedback, we continue to offer our signature private and duet sessions virtually. Each session will be designed specifically for your needs and goals and your instructor will guide you through movements and adjust your form so it is safe and effective for you. If you are new to Pilates and would like to participate in our group classes, setting up a private session first can help you prepare and get the most out of your class. Your instructor will assess your posture and movement habits, discuss your health history and goals, and suggest any modifications that you may need to make in your group classes.
Contact us here to schedule a private or duet session. We can use Zoom, Skype or FaceTime- whatever works best for you!
Outdoor Pop-up Studio
Not into virtual sessions? No problem. You can now schedule a private session, duet, or small group class in your backyard, or the outdoor destination of your choice. Fill out this request form and we will contact you to schedule your session.
Long + Lean Pilates Online
Long + Lean Pilates Online is the best way to experience Long + Lean Pilates classes anytime, anywhere. Our virtual fitness platform has a variety of classes from many of your favorite instructors available to rent or purchase. You can also become a member for unlimited access to all our videos, including exclusive content, plus a complimentary virtual private session. There are videos ranging from full classes to a ten minute stretch to step-by-step tutorials of essential exercises and new content is added weekly!
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We are taking our Fundamentals + Mat Teacher Training online! The training will follow the same format as our normal Fundamentals + Mat trainings, it will just occur 100% virtually via Zoom. You will receive both a PDF and print copy of the Long + Lean Fundamentals and Mat manuals, 20+ hours of virtual instruction from L+L owner Hayley Sullivan, plus ample time for supervised practice teaching and review.
This is an amazing opportunity to receive the unique blend of classical + contemporary training that Long + Lean offers at a discounted rate, no matter where you live! After the training you will know effective cueing techniques, fundamental and restorative exercises, how to work with special populations, how to assess and address common alignment issues, and the ins and outs of all of the classical Pilates mat exercises.
Space is limited and we are only taking registrations through Wednesday April 13th, so check out the details below and register here.
Virtual Fundamentals + Mat Training Details
Dates: April 16-19 and 23-26
Times: Thursdays + Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays + Sundays 12-3 p.m.
Price: $750*
Other Requirements: All trainees will be required to purchase the recommended anatomy text and workbook and Return to Life by Joseph Pilates.
Register Here
Price of training includes PDF and print manuals, 20+ hours of instruction and practice teaching time, access to our livestream mat classes, digital catalog of all exercises (coming soon), and test out after completed hours
*Payment plans are available upon request. Deposit of $150 required to register.
Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance registering for the training. We will contact you after you register with details about the training.