Stability, Flexibility, Endurance, and of course Strength, are the Four Factors essential to Spinal Health. Tibor and Christine feel that the Core Spinal Fitness System by MedX meets the goal for all of our clients, and complements the Pilates Training.       The program begins with a one hour and thirty minutes assessment with Tibor, and onwards with a 2 month package of personal one on one sessions with Tibor. It is recommended 2X per week. With the strength training on these bio-mechanically precise machines you target the correct muscle groups and improve flexibility. Results are assured.     Read Fitness After Fifty - click here to read Take the W.W.W. Approach Pilates Works® are excited to announce the launch of their own custom made line of equipment. Christine and Tibor have spent many years in the ballet and fitness fields learning all they could not only about their own bodies and capabilities, but also studying body types and capabilities of other people. During this time they have come to understand that although every client is different and needs to be assessed on an individual basis, exercise and equipment can be adapted to benefit each individual. Through this total immersion and the input of their clients they realized that although the equipment they used was good, there was a need for improvement in some areas in order to make it friendly and effective to all people, not just the ones who were already in great physical shape. To this end Tibor spent many months at the drawing board and in a design studio developing, what is in his opinion, a superior piece of equipment. To see a working demonstration please choose either of these links: Single Use :: Double Use (please note that these demonstrations are not Real Time). To view these you will need minimum Macromedia Shockwave 5. For a free download please click here. Note the unique upright storage capabilities. The first such unit in Canada and the US. Pilates Works® equipment meets the versatility of any fitness institution, clinic, or home. This made-to-order quality equipment synergizes the fluidity of movement and fine craftsmanship with effective exercise and practicality. Pilates Works® equipment features the warmth of beautiful solid red oak combined with the sturdy anodized aluminum and a comfortable upholstery. All safety features comply with and surpass other competitive equipment in Canada and the U.S.A. Our unique space saving versatility allows for upright storage and the beauty of this unit is that unlike others on the market it can be stored away by a single person! One person can store away 10 in just 1 minute.   Please contact the studio for pricing. Each order is hand made to your individual requirements and colour choices. We require 50% down payment of the order and balance due before delivery. All payments to be made by certified cheque or bank wiring transfer. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Pilates Works® .... Click on the small images to see a larger version. Testimonial from a satisfied customer To Whom It May Concern: As a competitive triathlete, my priority is to build strength, flexibility and endurance without adding muscle mass. This means being able to train efficiently such that I can recruit all the muscle power available to me. I rely on Pilates for this holistic core-strength training. Of all the equipment I have tested and now use, I have found that the Pilates equipment made by Tibor Markus at Pilates Works meets my needs with the most balanced performance. Unlike other products, its solid construction and smooth running allow me to concentrate on the specifics of the exercise. Being able to think of pure technique and not having to compensate for equipment deficiencies makes my training more efficient and effective. Tim Prior Three years ago, I took the off chance to experiment with a new form of exercise called Pilates. I was somewhat skeptical at first when I initially learned it was a form of exercise used by Ballet dancers to both recover from injuries and maintain flexibility, after all how difficult could this be for someone who has participated in all forms of organized sports in the past. How wrong I was, after my first session with Christine I was amazed at the range of exercises and the degree to which these exercises could both strengthen the muscle and increase my flexibility. I was hooked after the first session and have been a client of Pilates Works ever since. Both Christine and Tibor were careful to assess my initial ability to perform the exercises and continued to adjust and increase their intensity as I developed with the exercises. The results have been fantastic, I have eliminated lower back pains due to the strengthening of my core stomach muscles, my body is more sculpted and my range of flexibility has improved tremendously. Additionally it has taught me to be more aware of my body and how I should adjust my activities to prevent injuries or muscle strains. I still strain the odd muscle from over activity but now I have and understanding of what I did wrong and how to recover from it. In this past year, Pilates Works introduced their own design of Pilates Reformer (Exercise equipment designed specific fro Pilates). With three years of previous experience working on a Reformer manufactured by another well-known industry brand, I can honestly claim with no bias there is no comparison. Pilates Works has used their extensive knowledge to perfect the Pilates Reformer and have created a machine that is ergonomically more friendly to the user and provides for a more intense range of exercise. Pilates Works, knowledge of where the improvements were required and their desire to build an extremely high quality piece of equipment, has accomplished this. There is no personal gain in the testimonial that I offer above, other than the hope that what I have experienced with Pilates Works will encourage you to give it a try. Clayton J. Tychkowsky Oakville, Ontario When contemplating joining Pilates Works, I approached Christine and Tibor Markus in hopes of improving overall strength and conditioning. I was also suffering from back pain. As a nurse in the emergency room for the last 25 years, the constant standing, lifting and bending had taken its toll. It had started to seriously affect my life and after my first year of Pilates I can say that is has been a body saver for me. Not only have I gained core strength, I have improved my flexibility, posture and energy level. A short time ago I started to use the reformer made by Tibor Markus. The carriage moves silently, and effortlessly, which eliminates distraction. This solid design is easy to adjust, enables me to maintain proper form, and provides me with a sense of security. Christine and Tibor Markus, as well as the other instructors at Pilates Works, connect with their client on a personal level. They provide a specific exercise program designed to each individual's needs. Their level of professionalism and knowledge is unequaled. Pilates is beneficial for both mind and body. Since starting, my back is now pain free. It surprises me at my age to have regained so much freedom of movement. Sincerely Judy Collins R.N. ENC(C) This material including any photographs may not be copied or used in any form. Pilates Works ® is a registered trademark of Classics Dance Studio Inc.   :: About Us :: Pilates Works ® :: Pilates Works® Equipment :: Pilates Certification :: Strength Training :: Events :: Directors :: :: Schedule :: Contact Us :: Home :: 2008© Pilates Works®. Site Design by WindNet with Pilates Works