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Chair

Pilates Exercise

What is Chair Pilates?

Don’t be deceived by the compact size of the chair—it offers the same spring tension as the reformer and can be used to strengthen the entire body. Chair exercises are especially effective for transitioning clients from the post-rehabilitation phase to the integration phase, helping to build overall strength and coordination. These exercises are often more challenging, as they are performed seated or standing, requiring greater control and stability.

Breathing plays a vital role in chair work, with steady, controlled breaths helping clients complete repetitions and sets effectively. One of my favorite exercises is tricep push-ups using the chair’s handlebars—a dynamic intermediate movement that strengthens the triceps while engaging the entire body for control and stability.

We utilize high-quality equipment from Stott Pilates, designed to accommodate clients with diverse goals, whether improving balance, mobility, strength, or flexibility. Each of the three main pieces of equipment incorporates a spring-based system that offers a unique opportunity to optimize every session. This resistance training method challenges muscles both concentrically and eccentrically, promoting balanced strength development while reducing post-workout soreness.

Our equipment also supports both unilateral and bilateral movements, allowing us to target specific strength goals and tailor sessions to each individual’s needs, delivering safe and effective results at every fitness level.

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    Tarannum, I have sent you this testimonial because you have helped me so much over the years. I have been seeing Tarannum every Thursday for many years. I got to know her when I took her group class at my fitness club. I decided to take privates from her when I heard how important she was to some of the ladies in the class. Indeed when one of these ladies burst into tears when it was announced Tarannum’s class would be cancelled for a couple of weeks. I thought her weird to be so upset, but now I totally understand her reaction. Tarannum has helped me in so many ways. Playing tennis has been hard on my right shoulder- but not to worry. Tarannum always knows what is needed to get that shoulder back in shape! My main weakness is my lower back. It is something I have suffered from since a teenager. Right from my very first session she told me to stop holding in my stomach. Hard for me to do that but eventually I did follow her advice. I rarely have back issues now and when I do I follow Tarannum’s advice. The hour I spend with her in my weekly sessions is so relaxing but hard work at the same time. She is always aware of what my body is capable of. I always leave feeling so good about myself. I finally persuaded my husband to see Tarannum and he like me has been greatly helped. We both agree we are very lucky to have Tarannum to take care of our issues. I am 77 and Vic is 80. We both play tennis on a regular basis. I am convinced that Tarannum is the reason that I can still play. Indeed I believe I play better than ever! Thank you Tarannum. What would I do without you!

    “I have been training with Tarannum for many years now, during which she has helped me through many aches and pains that have crept up on me as I have grown older. However, it wasn’t till   just recently that I mentioned to her that I was having nerve pain (pins and needles) in my foot as the result of sciatica that I suffered many years ago. Since it was nerve pain, I assumed there was nothing to be done about it. The many medications I had tried gave me no help. So ,in passing, I mentioned it to Tarannum.  The pain had been getting more and more severe. Tarannum immediately put on her thinking cap and came up with some breathing and posture exercises, and as a result, I have been pain free for the last two weeks. And I have been sleeping better, and able to relax without pain. Tarannum loves what she is doing. She teaches with enthusiasm and intelligence. She enjoys helping people, and they enjoy the benefits of her teachings”

    “I could not recommend a better teacher or trainer for beginners or advanced Pilates and movement students. Tarannum’s direct openness and interest in your well-being makes her classes and interactions superb.”

    Her training and expertise in Integrated Movement adds an enormous quality and insight to her precise teaching, demonstrations, explanations and corrections.  She makes sure you do understand the posture or exercise in its fullest, physically feeling its power and incorporating it safely in your routine.”

    “Tarannum Nasser is the best instructor I have had in over 15 years of Pilates lessons and training.  She has the ability to explain and demonstrate each movement with such detail and accuracy that it  is almost impossible not to get it, Should  you still not get it, she will help you to understand how, with individual attention even in the middle of a class, because it does help us all.”