San Diego Pilates Studio

Yes, you can have a sculpted body and flat stomachs, but more importantly training at our STOTT PILATES Studio in San Diego does all this:

Strengthens the lower back
Builds a stronger body with better balance and flexibility
Improves posture
Relieves many types of back and joint pain
Strengthens deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, decreasing and even eliminating incontinence
Increases energy
Develops a longer, leaner appearance. You may even grow taller!
Increases bone mass guarding against Osteoporosis or Osteopenia
Develops the long, strong and firm muscles of youth
Creates core stability

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About STOTT PILATES Techinique
Pilates vs. Traditional Exercise Equipment used for Pilates

Welcome to Marshall Eklund Pilates STudio

Marshall Eklund PILATES Studio is San Diego County’s only STOTT PILATES™ licensed facility.

STOTT PILATES* is a contemporary approach to the original mind-body exercise method pioneered by Joseph Pilates. A progression in Pilates that incorporates modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles, STOTT PILATES is a safe and effective low-impact way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body. Among Pilates studios in San Diego, Marshall Eklund PILATES Studio stands alone as a STOTT PILATES licensed facility. STOTT PILATES is internationally renowned for the quality of its training. STOTT PILATES certified instructors are among the most sought after Pilates teachers in the world. Developed by former professional dancer, Moira Merrithew, along with input from sports medicine professionals, STOTT PILATES is a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates’ original exercise method. STOTT PILATES integrates proper breathing with an awareness of spinal positioning and activation of postural muscles that results in functional strength and dynamic flexibility. STOTT PILATES requires the mind and body to work together to achieve balance. STOTT PILATES emphasizes fluid movements that activate various muscle groups in one exercise, requiring concentration as you challenge the body. Training the mind to focus on proper breathing, muscle activation, and spinal positioning helps you to move more gracefully and efficiently throughout all of your daily activities.

One of the greatest benefits of STOTT PILATES is strengthening the “core,” the muscles of the abdominal region and lower back. As weaker areas gain strength and less flexible regions gain mobility, your body will maintain better alignment and balance. This greater strength and flexibility of the core diffuses tension and stress from the spinal column, thus reducing pain and fatigue. Most significantly, this will improve posture and dramatically reduce chronic lower back discomfort.

STOTT PILATES is a highly specialized type of training you simply can’t find at other studios and gyms in San Diego. For more on STOTT PILATES please visit www.STOTTPILATES.com.

STOTT PILATES

*STOTT PILATES™ is a registered trademark of the Merrithew Corporation

STOTT PILATES is an amazing exercise program that creates true strength and flexibility, improving muscle tone and posture while flattening your stomach and increasing back strength. Unlike traditional exercise that tends to compartmentalize strength, flexibility and stability, STOTT PILATES combines all elements by requiring the body to move correctly while in a variety of movement patterns and positions. To perform these movements correctly, flexibility, joint stability and muscular strength merge to yield functional fitness. Without this combination, a person is weak, stiff, and unstable, conditions which lead to some breakdown, injury or dysfunction of the body.

STOTT PILATES has broken the work down to essential, intermediate, and advanced exercises to safely and effectively challenge the first-time exerciser and the long-time fitness fan. In fact, our more mature clients (70’s and 80’s) find monumental fitness gains in the safe and effective STOTT PILATES essential exercises. Many of our clients are amazed that through continual practice they are able to perform advanced Pilates work, which brings to mind the amazing grace and powerful movements of a Cirque du Soleil performer.

MEPS Facility

Strength + Flexibility + Joint Stability = Functional Fitness

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Marshall Eklund PILATES Studio
in San Diego, 619-298-1177.

Marshall Eklund PILATES Studio uses only STOTT PILATES equipment to provide you with the highest quality and most comfortable equipment available. Some of the equipment may look intimidating and the names may sound strange, but our clients enjoy the variety and challenge the equipment allows. The equipment we use for Pilates is the best in San Diego, and our trainers are the best in using it to help you achieve the maximum benefit.

There are several key pieces of equipment:

	Professional Reformer – The principal piece of Pilates equipment uses springs to provide resistance that can be adjusted to suit the abilities of the client and the goal of the exercise. You can lie, sit, kneel or stand on the Reformer to perform a variety of fun and useful exercises. Our studio is equipped with six Professional Reformers, something you won't find at ordinary gyms in San Diego.
	Cadillac Trapeze Table – Usually referred to as “the Cadillac,” this unit is extremely versatile. Featuring multiple springs, bars, and straps, the Cadillac’s table-height makes it an excellent choice for rehabilitation exercise for those with limited mobility. It is also ideal for a full range of applications for all levels of experience. Our studio is equipped with three Cadillacs.
	Split-Pedal Stability Chair ™– Another key piece of equipment that adds variety and challenge to your Pilates workout. The chair can be adjusted for various levels of resistance and height. Our studio features two Split-Pedal Stability Chairs.
	Barrels and Light Equipment– Ladder Barrels, Arc Barrels, Foam Rollers, Rotational Disks, Jump Boxes, Stability Balls, BOSU® balance balls, Fitness Circles®, and Flexbands® add fun and variety to your Pilates workout.