What is AQUALATES™

AQUALATES™ is a challenging yet highly modifiable aquatic workout based upon Pilates exercises from the mat, reformer, cadillac, chair and barrel repertoires.

Created by Tori Brown and Chimêne Montivero-Cole, MSPT, AQUALATES™ is a standalone system of exercise based upon the same modern principles and anatomical guidelines of Pilates. Though many of the exercises are similar to those practiced in a Pilates training venue, much of the AQUALATES™ repertoire has been developed specifically for the aquatic environment. In addition to an emphasis on shoulder girdle stabilization and activation of the core musculature to support a neutral spine, this 3-D workout challenges balance, coordination and peripheral strength in all planes of motion.

The difference between AQUALATES™ and other aquatic fitness classes is the instructor knowledge, client education and in the presentation of each exercise. All AQUALATES™ exercises are presented and cued in terms of anatomical function. In this way, we educate participants to move more efficiently. When we speak of the “mind/body connection”, we are speaking muscular awareness and control.

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