Class Menu

 

Appetizer

DLS Warm-up

Inspired by dance warm-ups, this 45-minute routine will feel more like a workout than a warm-up.  Choreographed to music, this progressive series of stretches, interval exercises, and core workouts, will wake you up, and get you out the door. Though offered in the appetizer section of the menu, the DLS Warmup is sure to keep you sated the whole day through. Not for the fitness dieter.  

pelvic floor

An unusual side-dish, not spotted on most workout menus. The "pelvic floor" is a funnel-shaped muscular structure that sits at the very base of your core. These muscles not only hold certain internal organs in place, they also aid in bladder control, sexual function, and they shape the abs in a concave fashion. Pelvic Floor exercises are integral to proper Pilates form, and are recommended by many health professionals as a part of a comprehensive fitness routine.

technique

Every athlete begins with technique, which is why this short class is devoted entirely to body-awareness, and proper exercise techniques. A tasty little amuse-bouche that pairs well with any workout.

Range of Motion

Range of Motion is one of the most important elements of a well-rounded workout.  Not only does it help to condition the muscles of the body and sustain functional movement throughout life, but it also boosts your calorie burn, big time. Now that tastes good!

Balance & Posture

A strength and flexibility class with exercises geared toward correcting your posture and improving your balance. Pairs well with other dishes. 

Mini stability ball

Sometimes an appetizer is also the main course; such is the case with our “Mini Stability Ball” class. This 30-minute full body strength and core class utilizes a miniature ball prop to target hidden muscles and give a more comprehensive core workout. This class requires a 13-15cm miniature ball (also known as a STOTT Pilates ball) that can be purchased on Amazon, or at any sports retailer. Click HERE to view an example.

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Lite Fare

DLS "pilates" 30

One of the more popular classes, DLS “pilates” is a non-traditional take on a standard pilates methods. Focusing on breath, postural alignment, fluid transitions, and static body control, this class has a continuous build that will open up your spine and truly help you find center.

abs & butt

A short, 30-minute routine that runs like a well-oiled machine, taking you through a series of exercises that butters up two of the most alluring parts of the human body. By the time you are finished, people will want to eat you right up.

arms

A 30-minute class devoted entirely to your arms.

resistance bands

This lite fare has a spicy kick. Using mini resistance band loops to engage stabilizing muscles, you will learn to build strength while also improving the quality and control of your movements.

low-intensity interval training

Think of it like the dieters version of high-intensity training. Absolutely delicious!

 

Entreé

High-Intensity Interval Training

This spicy little dish is a DLS favorite. It starts with a light, aerobic base and gradually builds into an intense, anaerobic (plyometric) workout that really gets the heart pumping. Each section is performed in timed intervals that eventually finishes off with strength and stretch.

Barre

Don’t be fooled, this class is actually one of our heavier entree’s. Combining basic ballet barre concepts, modern high-intensity choreographed intervals, a core workout, and stretch, you will leave this class Barre class feeling like you earned a trip to the real bar. 

cardio

Music, movement, and light weights are all a part of this tasty spread.  This 30-minute class taps into your aerobic metabolism by giving you a steady workout with few breaks. But don’t worry, it’ll fly by faster than a cat chasing a mouse.

Full Body

A technical, low-impact strength class that utilizes functional exercises and works every part of the body. Yummy!

Core

A delightful dish that pulls from many traditions to help strengthen your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen: Your core.

Legs!

Strong legs are sexy, which is why this class has an exclamation point at the end.  Also, did you know that workouts with intense leg exercises are one of the most effective ways to boost your metabolism? In fact, you stand to boost your metabolism a good 7-10 percent with some sweet leg workouts.  So, come on in, let’s work those wonderful gams.

Barefoot Conditiining

A combination of barre exercises, choreographed intervals, and full body movements that will literally warm you up from head to toe.

abs

Get your crop tops ready. This tasty treat is dedicated entirely to our midsections.

weights

A heavy course that will help you burn fat by putting more meat on your bones. A 30-minute series of exercises that utilize different increments of weight to build muscle and overall strength. Requires both light and heavy weights.

Dessert

stretch

Indulge in every decadent sensation stretching has to offer, as I take you through a series of PNF, dynamic, and static stretches that will make you feel like a hot fudge sundae.  This dessert is served every day.  

pets, stretch & wine

What pairs better with stretching than a cozy cocktail and a furry little friend?  Absolutely nothing. This social stretch class is offered only in the evenings, and you don't have to have a pet to join.

rhythmic intervals (workshop)

A 45-minute workshop for those movers interested in harnessing a deeper understanding of rhythm, and tapping into the musicality of movement.  

hands & feet (workshop)

It may sound strange to have hands and feet for dessert, but keeping your most valuable appendages young, strong, and supple sounds pretty delicious to me. Bon Appetite.

physical brainteasers (workshop)

Have you ever brushed your teeth with the “wrong” hand, kicked a ball with your other foot, or drawn a picture with your non-dominant hand? Believe it or not, these are all ways to strengthen neural connections in you brain, unleash hidden creativity, and broaden muscle memory and coordination. This workshop builds on the “wrong hand” concept by utilizing a series of full-body brain teasers to help you expand your physical awareness and bilateral coordination.