Pilates
- Posted by Sara on December 20th, 2006 filed in Entertainment, Services
Opportunity: Introduce new fitness activities
Cities in Romania are experiencing a rapid growth in the number of fitness centers; their quality is increasing, also. There is still plenty of room, but the first to take a position as outstandingly fun and innovative will have a definite advantage as competition increases.
In Bucharest, for example, the activities offered in fitness centers are mostly the same: aerobics, weight training, tae bo, some dance classes… Very few clubs offer other activities such as Pilates. This could be the differentiating factor that assures the club a loyal following.
Written by Sara
December 20th, 2006 at 1:54 pm
Indeed, most of the fitness clubs (more or less called clubs) are in fact gyms - based on the idea that only aerobics and weight lifting. However, the trends are moving in other direction - for women at least - like tae bo, pilates (more and more women are interested in this - I saw on different forums ). I like keeping fit through dance… and even ballet. Ballet classes for not-so-young people is a good idea, to me… I saw different commercials on Euforia for Winsor Pilates video cassettes for women to practice at home, and I’ve heard many are interested in this type of exercise.
December 20th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
Stretching is also another type of physical activity neglected by sport clubs. Well said Elly… (”more or less called clubs”)
December 22nd, 2006 at 11:54 am
I would like to see Pilates courses organised in open space. The main challenge for this would be delivering the service and finding the proper environment in Bucharest. However I would see the courses organised in the weekends and combined with some walks or even trips maybe in Snagov area. What do you think?
December 22nd, 2006 at 4:20 pm
i enjoy practicing pilates,but i would like to receive some good advices in my language because it’s hard for me to read in english.it would be better for me to read the instructions in my language.otherwise all is ok.the website is good.i like it.hope to receive a good answer.
December 22nd, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Sticky, you’re right! It would be nice, but what a challenge to find the proper environment in Bucharest!!!
February 27th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Hello!
I am a Physiotherapist and Pilates Trainer for Matwork and Reformer Training. I am born in RO and speak 4 languages. I am very interested in teaching Pilates in Ro. What ideas and posibilities would there be for opening a studio? I need information.
I am working in Germ., but would be interested in a challenge.
Can you help me?
Thanks a lot.!
Kind regars,
Bianka
March 6th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
This message is for Bianka Sturm- please email me if you still want to teach pilates laur_i_ro@yahoo.com
August 17th, 2010 at 4:54 am
Pilates is good for developing a strong abdominal muscle. a great complement to bench press*`”
November 9th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
pilates can really tone your abs muscles and they also strengthen the abdominal muscles just like sit-ups :
March 28th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
I dared to start a martial arts club in Bucharest. The huge work could only help in keeping only one dojo permanently working. Renting spaces is very expensive and people can not afford to pay more than 100 RON per month. So this is more a hobby than a business. Nevrtheless, I have an excellent time there every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with all those willing to learn aikido!!!