More about STL and new class formats!

Strength Through Length is a fusion of "best movement practices" incorporating classical Pilates, dance principles, Ashtanga/Power Yoga, breathing techniques, and functional fitness philosophy. Utilizing articulate muscle execution through the integration of these modalities creates POWERFUL synergy of movement throughout the entire body, resulting in increased strength and stamina, and deeper, more satisfying results.

This program is very hands on, similar to an individual training session with detailed instruction and adjustments. Focus on the importance of correct movement execution, breathing techniques, and joint safety are main priorities. With continued participation and effort, clients experience substantial improvements in posture, range of motion, poise, confidence, overall strength, and a much leaner physique. Basic health assessments are required and conducted prior to program participation to identify each client’s goals and special needs.

Strength through Length Pilates Mat Program
Our signature program, the STL Pilates Mat Program encompasses classical Pilates curriculum as the building blocks for intelligent physical training and development. Detailed focus on
breath patterns which accompany movement exertion is utilized to recruit all layers of core muscles. With continued participation this program strengthens and tones the entire body including arms, legs, the torso, and back. Stretching exercises follow the strength work and a guided visualization to relax the body and integrate the work ends each class session.

Strength through Length Cardio
STL Cardio burns more calories because of our muscle execution philosophy of “it’s not just what you do but how you do it”. Starting all sessions with Fundamental STL Pilates mat
protocol to build awareness and deep engagement of all core recruitment, our STL Cardio program includes intense aerobic and anaerobic activities. Our pre-choreographed class model
incorporates three modifications of each workout circuit to further enhance joint and alignment safety as well as appropriate exercise execution for each level.

Strength through Length Conditioning
Utilizing the same movement philosophy of all STL programs, our Conditioning format creates maximum results through the use of resistance bands, weights, kettle bells, medicine and stability balls and plyometrics. Our pre-choreographed class model teaches three levels of modifications to ensure that each participant learns and employs excellent technique while progressing through each session. Focus on breath and alignment is addressed throughout all levels to enhance the body’s tonicity, strength, stamina and alignment. STL Cardio and STL Conditioning can be combined into one efficient movement class for workplace wellness programming.

Testify & Spread the Good Word of STL!

Corporate Wellness Solutions will soon be creating a new DVD presenting the Strength Through Length program to the world -- and we want to include you and your thoughts in that process!

The video will be a way to express what the STL program is, and just what makes it so special to all those people out there who don't yet know (which is quite a few folks). The plan is to use it for health fare displays, corporate promotions, and posts on YouTube, the blog, and other web sites.

At the end of the video, there will be a running list of testimonials from STL clients. We would love for you to contribute to that list with your thoughts about STL, so please send us any information on why you attend STL sessions, how the program has helped you with any health problems or injuries, what makes STL unique or, of course, why Lee so special!

Just post your thoughts as a comment to this blog post, along with your name, and we can collect the information that way. Or, if you prefer more privacy, email your thoughts to Lee at lee@cwstex.com.

Thanks in advance to all of you who make the time to do this! We really appreciate your carving out the extra minutes to share your thoughts on the program. Any other feedback beyond testimonials for the video is of course always more than welcome as well.

All testimonials must be submitted by Friday, May 1, 2009.

Thanks again! We will let you all know when the video is finished!