Peach Pilates

A beautiful new studio on Bend Oregon's West side, focusing on whole body health through the practice of Pilates.

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Why you should be doing Pilates in Bend Oregon

Bend Oregon is a very active community. During all four seasons, fitness and being active is a priority for most Bend residents. But with so many options available within the Bend community and surrounding Central Oregon area, sometimes its can be hard to pick which ones are best for you.

The good news is that Pilates can help you to develop the strength and balance needed to perform many of Central Oregon's most exhilarating activities, such as rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, snow skiing, and kayaking, to name a few. Your private sessions at Peach Pilates can even be tailored to your activities of choice, so you will be sure that your time spent doing pilates is being used as effectively as possible. 

Interested in giving it a go? Its super easy to sign up for a class at Peach Pilates because we provide an online sign up! If you'd like to learn more about our private pilates sessions in Bend Oregon, give us a call at 541-678-4642!

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What to eat before your Pilates Workout

Gorging on a bacon cheeseburger before you head on over to your Pilates or Yoga workout is probably not the wisest choice, but you probably knew that already. So what, then, are the best things to eat before your Pilates or Yoga workout?

Bananas

Apples

Trail Mix

Yogurt

Berry smoothie made with yogurt

Bagel or toast with peanut butter

If you can help it, try to leave at least thirty minutes between eating and working out, and don't eat too much before your workout either. Pilates and Yoga can be physically demanding, and when your body is using its energy on physical activity, the last thing it wants to do is deal with digesting food. 

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Bend Gym Ultimate 15 minute Ab Workout

We're all strapped for time, so if you can't make it in to our Bend Oregon gym for a Yoga or Pilates class, you can still do a quick but effective ab workout from your Bend Oregon home gym! Don't worry so much about reps or time limits, you can build up as you improve! Feel free to take breaks in between each, or if you want to ramp up the workout, do pushups in between.

60 Bicycles

50 Russian Twists

Planks: 1 minute facing down, then 30 seconds on each side

50 Side sit-ups, 25 on each side

30 Leg lifts

This workout can make a good substitute if you cannot make it into your favorite Bend Gym, but if you do have time to make it in, be sure to check out our list of classes!

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Bend Oregon: The 6 Principles of Pilates

There are six main principles that one should keep in mind when performing Pilates. 

Centering: Strengthening the powerhouse and "core" muscles of the body, which include the abdominals, pelvis, buttocks and back.

Concentration:  Focusing on the form and execution of each Pilates exercise.

Control: Engaging the mind to unite with the body to economize movement (i.e. learning to use only the muscles necessary to perform a task, while the rest of the body relaxes).

Precision: Every movement has a purpose, so utilize the "less is more," and "quality over quantity" philosophy. When a Pilates movement is performed well a few times, there is no need to do more.

Breath: Performing Pilates with your breath, resulting in enhanced lung capacity, overall coordination and facilitating a stronger mind-body connection.

Flow: Every movement in a Pilates exercise is performed with the grace and ease of a dancer.

To see a schedule of available classes in Bend Oregon, and to sign up online, click here!

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Central Oregon Pilates and Yoga Lifestyle

Need a lifestyle change? Sometimes we all do, and thankfully there are certain places we can go for help! Peach Pilates in Bend Oregon may be the perfect place for you to go to get back into shape and strengthen your physical and mental being.

Peach Pilates yoga and pilates classes can bring balance back into your life if you’re feeling sluggish or stale. Start off your beautiful Central Oregon morning or finish off your evening with one of our exceptional classes and prepare to feel revitalized and ready to take on whatever challenges (or opportunities!) that may come your way!

Peach Pilates in Central Oregon’s premier yoga and pilates gym. Schedule yourself into one of our classes right from your computer now!

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Reform your Form in Bend

Reform your Form in Bend with Peach Pilates  The Reformer is the apparatus designed to develop strength, length, balance, and flexibility. The resistance of the springs will create a stronger core, tone the arms and legs. Contact Peach Pilates about our Reform your Form class today in Bend! 

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Yoga in Bend Oregon is for Cyclists, too!

Bend, Oregon is home to a seemingly infinite number of excellent single track mountain biking trails. Bend also happens to be the home of Peach Pilates, a provider of superb Pilates and yoga classes that, unbeknownst to most cyclists, could help be extremely beneficial for their form and technique.

Cyclists local to Bend, Oregon know that Bend's 3,600 foot base elevation can take its toll on their lungs, so signing up for a yoga class can help to improve breathing technique. Pilates and yoga classes will also improve a cyclist's posture and improve their body awareness, which can lead to increased longevity and endurance, allowing cyclists to explore even more of Bend's trails!

Furthermore, a huge part of improving as a mountain biker is learning to deal with mental roadblocks. The trails that surround Bend can require a disciplined mental focus, and activities such as yoga can help to strengthen the mind so that even Bend's most terrifying and intimidating trails can be overcome.

To learn more about Peach Pilates' yoga or Pilates classes, call 541.678.4642 or visit their Bend location! 

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Pilates in Bend Oregon for Climbers

If you're a rock climber who lives in Bend, Oregon you may be surprised to learn that Peach Pilates offers a fantastic service for you, and it may surprise you to learn that this service is Pilates.

Pilates will help climbers develop muscle and improve their core strength. Climbers who are local to Bend are familiar with the types of movements required at Smith, and the types of movements used during a Pilates class will help to improve the efficiency of climbers' movements.

Peach Pilates utilizes numerous pieces of equipment in their Pilates classes that may be beneficial to climbers: Springs, The Reformer, and the Beginner Chair. Additionally, climbers of Bend, Oregon can sign up to take mat classes as well as yoga to further their athletic capabilities. 

If you are interested in strengthening your core and improving your climbing movement, sign up for a class at Peach Pilates or give them a call at 541.678.4642

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Runners in Bend Oregon: Pilates can Help You!

It's running season, and you know what that means: Runners, improve posture, breathing, and balance. Get a more solid core and better body alignment with Pilates! 

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Pilates Equipment Classes: Beginner Chair

Peach Pilates is happy to offer Beginner Chair classes in Bend for those who are interested in learning about Pilates Equipment classes. 

This class uses the Pilates chair to challenge your core, strength and balance building on the principles learned in your private sessions, reformer and mat classes. Contact Peach Pilates about our Beginner Chair classes! 

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Kundalini Yoga in Bend, Oregon!

Peach Pilates is proud to offer Kundalini Yoga in Bend, Oregon.

Here's what you’ll get when you join the class: a warm up, a Kundalini Yoga set, deep relaxation, and a final meditation. Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness, a dynamic, powerful tool to experience your inner self. Beginners welcome, open to all ages and fitness levels. 

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What is your Favorite Pilates Bend Pose?

Come on now, we all have a favorite. Pilates stretches are good for so many reasons, one being that it stretches you out and lengthens your body. So love your body and practice your favorite Pilates poses often in Bend, Oregon! 

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Bend, Oregon: 22 Worries Everyone has During Pilates

We came across a hilarious article about the thoughts we know people have during Pilates. Read it here. 

Here's a few just as a teaser: 

1. You're afraid you’ll look too excited to get started in Pilates. 

2. That you won’t seem committed enough for Pilates. 

3. That you’ll leave the Pilates class feeling too fierce for your own good :) 

Join us at Peach Pilates in Bend and leave the worries behind! 

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Your Local, Friendly Pilates Fact of the Day

It's time for your weekly Pilates fun fact in Bend, Oregon! 

Did you know: Pilates stretches your muscles, improves your posture, and helps you appear taller? It's true, and now you can get your posture on with us at Peach Pilates in Bend. 

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Climbers in Bend: Improve your Core Strength

Climbers, did you know that a regular Pilates routine in Bend can improve core strength and muscle development? Make your cross moves more efficient, improve footing, posture, breathing, and strength by lengthening your core and back. 

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Kundalini Yoga in Bend, Oregon!

Peach Pilates is proud to offer Kundalini Yoga in Bend.  

You'll get: a warm up, a Kundalini Yoga set, deep relaxation, and a final meditation. Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness, a dynamic, powerful tool to experience your inner self. Beginners welcome, open to all ages and fitness levels. 

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Peach Pilates and Cape Epic for Kids Initiative

Peach Pilates is proud to be a sponsor for the Cape Epic for Kids initiative. And thanks, Brian, for keeping us up to date on your progress! We are proud to be a Pilates studio in Bend, Oregon to support you.