October 23 2008 by admin.

On Tuesday, October 21, Dr. Lori, Breast Surgeon at the Mercy Suburban Breast Center spoke at IM=X Pilates Studio Blue Bell. She was wonderfully informative and easy to approach with questions. On behalf of the entire pilates studio and the attendees from Tuesday evening, we would like to thank her for taking the time to speak, and for providing brochures and pamphlets for anyone to take. Breast health is an important topic, for both men and women, and is an expanding medical field. Dr. Lori has the latest in digital imaging equipment available, and can handle procedures herself. If you have any questions, feel free to pick up some information from the studio at your next pilates class, and contact Dr. Lori Chapleskie for your next appointment!

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October 21 2008 by admin.

Hi, I saw your sign/ My friend told me about you/ I found you online/ My doctor told me to try pilates, and I’m calling to get some information about your studio, your class times, all that. Call me back, Thanks!

This is a very common voicemail message left at IM=X Pilates Blue Bell, and this blog series is here to give an idea about what it’s like getting started with pilates. Whether it’s by phone or walk-in, or even by email, everyone gets the same piece of advice: make an appointment for a FREE Introductory session! We can give you all the information you’re looking for first, but putting the information in the context of trying pilates first will make it come together. There is always an Intro on the Saturday pilates schedule, and others during the week will pop up just by asking for them.

Intro sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes, while all regular pilates classes are 60 minutes. This allows the Intro to be divided into 3 sections: paperwork and background info, learning the Fundamentals and using the Xercizer machine, and asking all the questions you’ve thought of during the Intro.

When you arrive, you’ll fill out a history form and our instructors will ask all about your needs and goals and everything else that can help optimize your experience . You’ll get a brief overview of pilates and IM=X Pilates, and a quick tour of the studio (see pictures of the studio in an earlier blog post, Our Anniversary: January 15 2008). Then you start to work- you’ll learn the 5 Fundamentals of IM=X Pilates to stabilize and support you, then you’ll get on the Xercizer machine and do a short workout! This first workout is designed to demonstrate the flexibility of the Xercizer, and to give our instructors a chance to assess your abilities and make educated scheduling suggestions. You’ll be exercising for 30-45 minutes, so you shouldn’t expect to be as sore as you will be after your first full class.

The last 30 minutes of your pilates Intro is reserved for answering your questions, planning your schedule, setting up your membership, and any other leftover details. As a new client, you’ll receive a Welcome Kit, instructions on scheduling your classes, and information on IM=X Pilates Blue Bell’s referral program.

Call 484-231-8565, stop in at 1320 DeKalb Pike, or sign up online to schedule your FREE Intro session and discover why people rave about IM=X Pilates Blue Bell, the only IM=X Pilates franchise studio in the Philadelphia area.

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October 9 2008 by admin.

IM=X Pilates Blue Bell is offering more Pilates for Pink classes in October. These pilates classes are 30 minutes long, and free for anyone to take. Please donate at least $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for your Pink class- either by check or by bringing your receipt from an online donation. Anyone can take these classes; no pilates experience is necessary! There’s great support for Breast Cancer awareness at IM=X Pilates Blue Bell, and you can help spread the word by inviting your friends to these special pilates classes.

You’ll find the Pink classes on our online schedule for October 24 and 25. Stay tuned for possible SUNDAY Pink classes also! Kate is moving along in her training and you should see her new, regular hour-long Sunday classes on the schedule soon!

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