October 12 2009 by admin.

It’s October, and that means Breast Cancer Awareness Month has rolled around again, and with it IM=X Pilates Blue Bell’s participation in Pilates for Pink. By popular demand, the in-studio Breast Cancer Challenge has also returned!

• 5 minutes are given at the end of each class for those who want to take part in the challenge
• A LARGE chart on the studio wall lists exercises ranging from leg presses to pushups, and each repetition is worth small change, from $0.01 to $0.25
• Doing some extra moves earns the Breast Cancer Research Foundation donations!
• Set a personal goal for yourself- for example, how many pushups can you REALLY do??
• Get others to sponsor you- friends, family, coworker, employers can all pledge an amount towards your pain efforts
• Get competitive with other clients who are racking up the highest numbers for a good cause

Also returned this month is Breast Cancer apparel. Long sleeves, short sleeves, polos, tanks, hoodies, and other options are available with either the pink ribbon logo, or for the more outgoing, “boobies” across the chest! Each shirt says “Pilates for Pink at IM=X Blue Bell” on the back, and $5 will be donated to the BCRF for each purchase.

Finally, donation-based semi-private classes are also available for you and your friends. Pick a time, schedule with IM=X Pilates Blue Bell, and donate as much as you please to the studio’s Pilates for Pink efforts. This is a great way to support a friend battling cancer, to honor the memory of those taken by cancer, and to introduce your friends to IM=X Pilates Blue Bell. No experience is required, and the classes are limited to 4 participants each.

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February 9 2009 by admin.

You’ve read up on the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell Free Intro session, and the membership options. Or maybe you already are an IM=X Pilates Blue Bell client. Either way, now you want to share the pilates experience with someone.

Give a gift certificate!

You’ve got 2 choices:

1.) Simply go for the 1-Month Unlimited Trial Membership. It’s the most popular first choice by new clients. They have the chance to see how many classes a week they really can do, before deciding between Unlimited Memberships or Class Packages.

2.) Choose your own amount. This option allows you to simply enter a dollar amount, so you can visit the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell Fees page and create your own package. Give some Private Sessions and a 1-Month Trial Membership. Or maybe a few Privates and a few Semi-Private sessions, so the recipient can experience both. You can also give a lump sum, so the “gifted” can apply it to whatever option they choose.

Next, write a nice message to the recipient. You may want to include your package intentions if you chose your own amount.

The gift certificate can now be emailed to the recipient. You will also be able to print out the certificate after purchase, if you would like to present it yourself.

If online purchases are something you avoid, you are welcome to purchase a gift certificate in person at the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell studio. Call 484-231-8565 to let us know when you’re free to stop by!

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February 3 2009 by admin.

So, you’ve read about trying the Free Intro Session here at IM=X Pilates Blue Bell. It sounds great! You’ve even taken the initiative and signed up for your Free Intro. What can you expect next?

First, your options. On the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell Fees page, you’ll see that you can take Private or Semi-Private sessions. There’s lots of reasons to take either route, or both in the case of the Private Training Membership. Those reasons will be reviewed and compared to your needs in your Intro. Just don’t assume you need Private sessions just because you’ve never done pilates before!

Most people are familiar with the Class Package, groups of sessions paid for in advance. You can purchase Private pilates sessions individually, or in groups of 10 or 20. You can also purchase Semi-Private sessions one at a time, in 10s or in 20s.

However, here at IM=X Pilates Blue Bell, you have another option- the Unlimited Semi-Private Membership. Almost all new clients try our 1-Month Unlimited Trial Membership. You can do pilates every day! (The IM=X Pilates program has a 24-hour turnaround period.) The more classes you take, the greater the value of your membership. After the trial month, you have the option of a 6- or 12- month membership.

Pennsylvania Health Club laws prevent you from purchasing longer-term options online, but you can still find memberships or packages available in the IM=X Blue Bell online store if you’re ready to get going. All your choices are reviewed during your Intro, so you can also wait until your visit to decide.

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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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