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Reformer Pilates & hot yoga | Instructor Insights | Meet the Athlete 22 WAC Magazine | wac.net Reformer Pilates & hot yoga Instructor Insights Meet the Athlete New Year's Fitness Challenge Q U I N N T O O M E Y ( 6 ) e 8th Floor Pilates and 4th Floor hot yoga studios officially opened this fall. ese practices emphasize an increased mind-body connection, the power of flow and breath, and building strength through consistent movement. Group and private classes are available in these new spaces. Here's a bit about the new technology being used in each program. Pure Pilates Introducing Allegro 2 Reformers! is comprehensive piece of equipment is designed to increase strength and flexibility while improving posture. Each reformer is outfitted with a sliding carriage, springs, ropes with handles, and a foot bar. Clients lay, stand, and kneel on the carriage while executing precise movements and stretches using the resis- tance and support provided by reformer elements. Reformer Pilates is highly customiz- able because the machine's resistance is easily adjusted, making it suitable for all fitness and energy levels. A reformer ses- sion can be low impact or challenging. Reformers are also designed to support the body's alignment for accurate move- ment and form feedback. While these machines may look intimidating at first, they are intuitive to use with a little practice, and WAC instructors provide expert guidance. Ex- pect a full-body workout that focuses on core strength, stretching, and breathing techniques for mind-body awareness. e Reformer Pilates Studio is locat- ed on the 8th Floor. Healing heat Infrared-powered yoga e new 4th Floor yoga studio boasts infrared panels to heat the space. Infrared heat provides several benefits Living Fit Power(house) in numbers Now open! Hot yoga and Pilates studios stretch the WAC's fitness program