Hard to believe it’s only 7 days left until Christmas! We can help with those last minute shopping needs and what’s better than the gift of health! Gift Certificates are available in any denomination but if you purchase a $100 Gift Certificate, you will receive a $10 complimentary Gift Certificate & if you purchase a $50 Gift Certificate, you will receive a $5 complimentary Gift Certificate. This offer is good through December 31. For this week only before Christmas, we will also give you a Complimentary Class Card in Piloxing or BarreAmped (one per client / $20 value). Stop in or give us a call at 438-5151 for open hours.

Dayton Daily News 12/13/13

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Piloxing blends boxing, Pilates for fun way to get, stay fit

By Debbie Juniewicz
Contributing Writer

CENTERVILLE — An enjoyable cardio workout can be a tall order.

“We all need to do cardio, but for most people, it’s their least favorite form of exercise,” said Kathy Anderson of My Pilates Studio. “People are looking for something that will give them cardio benefits without the pounding their body takes running.”

Anderson can relate. A longtime dancer and fitness enthusiast, there are few types of exercise that the 60-year-old hasn’t tried herself.

“I have an elliptical looking at me right now, but I’m just not motivated because it’s not fun.”

Cardio benefits run the gamut from burning calories to boosting productivity and increasing energy to improving heart health.

For those looking to burn fat, build muscle and have fun doing it, Anderson recently introduced Piloxing at her Centerville fitness studio. Think Pilates meets boxing and add in some dance.  Intrigued?  Piloxing basics : Piloxing was developed by a former professional dancer and master Pilates instructor Viveca Jensen who founded the Piloxing Academy in Los Angeles in 2009. The program has since traveled the globe as there are now trained instructors across the country and around the world. Piloxing was designed to burn maximum calories, build lean muscle and increase stamina by blending Pilates, boxing and dance.

According to the Pilates Foundation, an estimated 12 million people worldwide practice Pilates, an exercise method designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Likewise, boxing, kickboxing and Tae Bo have many enthusiasts. And fitness dance programs like Zumba and Jazzercise have a strong following. But, how do you combine all three?

“Pilates is a kinder, gentler way to move the body so, at first, it might not seem like a fit,” Anderson said. “But it’s not kickboxing, it’s working out with weighted gloves, which provides a good upper body workout and gets the heart pumping.”

The upbeat music and integration of dance add some fun to the one-hour workout.

“And you don’t need to be a dancer to take the class,” Anderson said.

Something for everyone

It wasn’t long after taking her first Piloxing class that Melissa Vance was posting via social media that she had “found her new favorite class.”

The 47-year-old Centerville woman had found a good fit. “It definitely has what I need from a cardio aspect,” Vance said. “I was having fun and accomplishing something.”  “My metabolism has slowed down a little as I’ve gotten older so I need a cardio component,” she said. “But I’ve never been a runner and when I’ve gone to the gym and gotten on the treadmill or elliptical, I always feel like I’m looking at my watch — I can’t wait till I’m done.”And despite having had neck surgery and being bothered by a torn meniscus, Vance had no problems with Piloxing. “I didn’t have anything I needed to modify,” she said.

If modifications do need to be made, that isn’t a problem.

“Some of the movements can be challenging, but we can make it work for all of our clients,” Anderson said.

My Pilates Studio in Centerville ( http://my  pilatesstudiodayton.com  ) is one of several Miami Valley fitness facilities that offers Piloxing. For a list of Piloxing instructors by state visit http://  piloxing.com  .

Contact this contributing writer at djunie@aol.com  .

WHAT IS PILOXING?

› A program that blends the power, speed, and agility of boxing with the targeted sculpting and flexibility of Pilates. › These techniques are supplemented by the use of weighted gloves, further toning the arms and maximizing cardiovascular health. › Add to that exhilarating dance moves and you have a muscle-toning, fat-burning workout that will make you feel physically and mentally empowered.

Gift Certificates are available in any amount. Get an added bonus of $10.00 when you purchase a $100.00 gift certificate, or an additional $5.00 when you purchase a $50.00 gift card. Gift certificates are redeemable for any service or product offered at My Pilates Studio.

If you want to try Piloxing, master instructor, Angela Lubonovich will be teaching a one hour class at the studio Saturday December 7th 2013 at noon. Cost is $10 ($10 savings). Space is limited so call the studio at 438-5151 to secure a spot for this new, innovative cardio sculpting workout! Check out the December Calendar for weekly Piloxing class times.

Back by popular demand, we are happy to offer Kids Pilates at the studio to help keep your kids active while home on break – fun & fitness!!

Monday Dec. 23 & 30 1:30-2:30
Thursday Dec. 26th  & Jan. 2 1:30-2:30pm

If mom’s would like us to put together a Group Reformer class while your kids work out, let us know!

Gift Certificates for My Pilates Studio make wonderful presents and my be redeemed for classes, services or apparel!

If you want to try Piloxing, master instructor, Angela Lubonovich will be teaching a one hour class at the studio Saturday December 7th 2013 at noon. Cost is $10 ($10 savings). Space is limited so call the studio at 438-5151 to secure a spot for this new, innovative cardio sculpting workout! Check out the December Calendar for weekly Piloxing class times.

Come pamper yourself and those you love. – Tues November 19th
6-8 pm Holiday Open House

Join us for fun, refreshments, holiday gift ideas, skin care mini’s and complimentary Group Reformer & BarreAmped classes – classes offered starting at 6:10 for 20 minutes and all through the evening. Call the studio at 438-5151 to reserve a spot – space is limited.

Also sharing the evening will be:
**Stella & Dot Collection**
**Your True Colors**
**Miami Valley Spice Traders**
**Great Skin by Kim**

If you want to try Piloxing, master instructor, Angela Lubonovich will be teaching a one hour class at the studio Saturday December 7th 2013 at noon. Cost is $10 ($10 savings). Space is limited so call the studio at 438-5151 to secure a spot for this new, innovative cardio sculpting workout! Check out the December Calendar for Piloxing class times.