New Saturday Classes!

Join instructor Jennifer Landells for two back-to-back classes on Saturday mornings. She kicks it off with a 9am Pilates Mat + Props class and follows it up with a Pilates Equipment Class at 10am. Call the studio at (904) 223-4079 or email us at bodybi@gmail.com if you have questions or want to reserve your space in class.

Upcoming Pilates Instructor Training: Mat 1

Ready to start training as a Pilates Instructor? Master Instructor and Body Balance Institute owner Vicki Sullivan will teach Mat 1 on July 16-18, 2010. Here are the details:

Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning/Intermediate Exercises
(16 hours of training)


Prerequisites:

• Students must have taken at least 20 Pilates Mat sessions.
• It is strongly recommended that students have taken an Anatomy for Pilates course. Other Anatomy training is acceptable based upon approval.

Mat I includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a group setting, and guidelines for teaching seniors, pre-, and post-natal classes.

Mat 1 is $399 plus an additional $50 for the manual.


To become a fully qualified Balanced Body University Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:

• Anatomy
• BBU Mat 1 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• BBU Mat 2 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• 25 Mat Personal Sessions and 45 Mat Student Teaching Hours or
• 20 Mat Personal Sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
• Final written and practical test

The total hours for completion of Mat program: 102 hours (not including Anatomy

If you are interested in signing up for this training, contact Balanced Body University. You can also call 1-877-PILATES for further information.

Our friend at Kinespirit demonstrates Gyrokinesis on Regis and Kelly

Naomi Campbell does Gyrotonic on Oprah!

Here's another celebrity endorsement of the benefits of Gyrotonic - this time from Naomi Campbell on Oprah. But you don't have to be famous to try out this innovative form of exercise. In a Gyrotonic Tower session you'll stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons - while you also find full range of movement in your joints. And while you are at it, give Gyrokinesis a try - it's the floor exercises that Gyrotonic is based on and emphasizes spinal mobility, dynamic breath, and fluid movement.

Mother's Day Specials & Gift Ideas

Do you know a mom who's always wanted to try Pilates or Gyrotonic, but couldn't find the time? Celebrate the moms in your life with the gift of fitness and wellness!

In honor of Mother's Day, we're offering the following specials on Pilates, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Massage and Power Plate: 

Private Pilates & Gyrotonic

5 private sessions for $335 Regular price: $350

Duet Pilates & Gyrotonic

5 duet sessions for $210* Regular price: $225

*price is per person

Gyrokinesis

5 classes for $90

10 classes for $170

Massage Therapy

5 massages for $335*

*applies to 1-hour sessions only

Power Plate - 30 minute sessions

5 sessions for $190 Regular price: $200

10 sessions for $350 Regular price: $380

Enjoy these special prices for the entire month of May!

Not sure which package she wants? We also have Gift Certificates that apply to all the services we offer at Body Balance Institute. Have a great Mother's Day! 

Pilates Instructor Training Schedule for 2010

Are you a Pilates enthusiast interested in making Pilates a career? As a host site for Body Balance University, Body Balance Institute offers high quality Pilates Instructor Training in Jacksonville, Florida, preparing you to for a career in mind body fitness.

Our Instructor Training program is presented in modules so you can take your first course now and continue your training next week, next month or next year, whichever works best for you. Each module is designed to allow you to start teaching quickly and to continue learning as you progress.

We offer three levels to choose from in our Pilates Instructor Education: Mat, Reformer and Comprehensive. In this flexible format, you get to decide whether you want to become a gifted Mat instructor, an inspiring Reformer teacher or a comprehensively trained Pilates professional. With BBU, you'll be connected to the widest array of educational offerings in the world.

By request we are offering another round of Pilates Mat 1 in our 2010 Pilates Instructor Training repertoire (July 16/17/18).  It's not too late to enroll!

Here's the upcoming schedule for 2010: (Make sure to check back regularly as we offer other continuing education opportunities throughout the year.)

• May 28/29/30: Reformer 2
• June 11/12: Reformer 3
• July 16/17/18: Mat 1
• August 7: Mat Instructor Certification TEST OUT
• September 10/11: Trapeze/Chair/Barrel 1
• October 1/2: Trapeze/Chair/Barrel 2
• November 19/20: Trapeze/Chair/Barrel 3
• December 11: Pilates Instructor Comprehensive TEST OUT

 Ready to dive right in? Registration is through Balanced Body University or by calling 1-877-PILATES.

The Power Plate is here!

Introducing the POWER PLATE®!

Trying to add some quick cardio or interval training to your workout but feeling like you don't have time? What if this and more could be achieved in half the time with less stress on the joints? Sound to good to be true? Come and experience for yourself what celebrities like Courtney Cox, Madonna and Cindy Crawford, professional athletes such as Colin Montgomerie, Rocco Mediate, Jesper Parnevik, Chip Beck and Mike Weir, and professional teams- including over 40 professional football (more than half the league), baseball and basketball teams -are relying on to get quick results for power, improved cardiovascular strength and vitality in their daily routines. Power Plate Acceleration training is also becoming a prominent tool among physical therapists and avid fitness buffs alike.

Body Balance Institute is proud to be the first in Jacksonville to offer this fascinating technology.
Using technology that has been highly researched and scientifically proven, the Power Plate naturally stimulates muscle reactions 25-50 times per second as well as stimulating the cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous system. In addition the Power Plate stimulates 95-100% of your muscle fibers (voluntary and involuntary) while you exercise resulting in a dramatic increase of the total body work, but with very low-impact on the joints, and in a very short period of time.

Power Plate technology provides one of the most efficient and dynamic total-body workouts in less than 30 minutes. Burn more calories, improve your cardiovascular strength, increase your muscle tone, range of motion and bone density in as little as little as 15 minutes.

Benefits:

• increased strength
• increased muscle tone
• increased range of motion
• increased flexibility
• increased bone density
• improved circulation
• reduce pain & soreness
• recover from injuries faster
• lymphatic system activation
• deep tissue & myofascial release
• decrease cortisol levels
• increase serotonin levels
• decreased cellulite

Power Plate sessions:

• 15min: $25
• 30min: $45
• 30min 5-pack: $200
• 30min 10-pack: $380

Pilates + Power Plate sessions:

• 55min: $85
• 10pack upgrade: $100

Schedule your Power Plate session today and experience the benefits!