Pilates and GYROTONIC are sometimes confused as a trendy blend of exercises.  A very big misconception. Both fitness techniques are trendy but far from being a trend.  How do dancers stay in shape post career? Pilates and GYROTONIC!!  Being a former dancer, I have maintained my dancer bod with both techniques and they are by far the most challenging fitness routines I have ever done.  Of course, not solely for the dancer, Pilates and GYROTONIC have become trendy but more people are taking on the fitness trend and sticking to it.     Spine health, strength training, stretching, breathing, spiraling, bending, lifting,…   The fitness world is jumping on the Pilates and GYROTONIC bandwagon as well.  Most fitness trainers I know are adding Pilates to their routines and getting trained in both techniques. The body of work in both “fitness trends” is so vast, one could not master either in a lifetime. My recommendation is to think of each type as a new way of moving.  Pilates and GYROTONIC are refreshing, energizing and leaves much room for growth.  Give each technique a minimum of ten lessons to see which suits you best.  I guarantee, you will stick with one.  It’s not a trend, nor a touchy-feely variety of fitness exercises but a more evolved and newer way of moving.  What has your experience been??  Post your comments here.  If you’ve had a negative experience, I will give you a session on the house and I assure you, you will return for more. peace & spine health,Gail Giovanniello 

Well hello there! I have been on the UES teaching Pilates since 1995 and GYROTONIC since 2000.  I have always been very committed to teaching Pilates but recently (and finally) have gotten completely smitten by GYROTONIC.  While I am studying Level II, I am becoming more and more “rotated” toward spiraling, rather than doing the 100’s!  The GYROTONIC technique works the core and articulates the spine so deeply that I have seen my body change dramatically over the last few months and have dropped two sizes. (all joking aside) Being a dancer, I love to move as much as GYROTONIC allows, freeing all my joints and feeling my abs like never before. Please join us at Mind Your Body for some GYROTONIC through the month of April. We are extending our 3 PRIVATE GYROTONIC SESSIONS FOR $225.00 through April 30, 2008. AND IF YOU RESPOND TO THIS BLOG, AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF! (one per customer)  S0, Happy Spiraling and let’s hear from you……how does GYROTONIC move you?  My Best,Gail Giovanniello  

An exercise routine that includes Pilates and GYROTONIC® will greatly enhance your healthy lifestyle. We at Mind Your Body Fitness have pioneered a new technique called GYROTONIC®, that entails…