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Stretching at Jupiter Massage and Pilates

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We are similar to Stretch Zone, due to fact that we offer AIS (Active Isolated Stretching). However, our staff here at Jupiter Massage and Pilates + Stretch are all fully licensed massage therapists and certified pilates instructors. We also offer different stretching techniques like passive stretching, dynamic stretching, static stretching, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). PNF is a more advanced form of flexibility training, which involves both the stretching and contracting of the muscle group being targeted. PNF stretching is one of the most effective forms of stretching for improving flexibility and increasing range of motion.   Our stretch sessions can benefit you if you play any sports, are active in any fitness routine, or are just feeling tight and sore from living your day to day life. We work with professional golfers, baseball players, ballerinas, tennis players, and fitness enthusiasts. No matter your age or lifestyle, stretching will benefit your ...

Stretching at JMAP

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  Different stretches   Pilates Stretching  - A Pilates Stretch is a  stretching routine that is unique for every client, as every person’s body has different needs. Working with one of our certified pilates instructors and using our pilates equipment, a Pilates Stretch is a mix of dynamic, static, passive and Active Isolated stretching (AIS). You’ll find that a Pilates stretch session is perfect for releasing tension and muscle stiffness, increasing circulation, and allowing your joints the movement they desperately need to continue feeling great and working favorably.  Golf Stretch - A Golf Stretch session stretches the major muscle groups of your upper back, chest, and glutes; focusing on stretching the muscles designed to promote flexibility, rotation, and strength. A Golf Stretch will alleviate back problems, increase blood flow and circulation, and help take a few swings off your golf game.  Tennis Stretch - A Tennis Stretch session stre...

Pilates and Stretching

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Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet. Pilates  lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion. It improves flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. In the 1920s, physical trainer Joseph Pilates introduced Pilates into America as a way to help injured athletes and dancers safely return to exercise and maintain their fitness. Since then, Pilates has been adapted to suit people in the general community. Pilates can be an aerobic and non-aerobic form of exercise. It requires concentration and focus, because you move your body through precise ranges of motion. Pilates lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in your body in a balanced fashion. It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern. The Pilates method is taught to suit each person and e...

Stretching Benefits For Everyone

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  Stretching is beneficial for everyone; any size, any shape, at any age! Don't be fooled into thinking you need abs or fantastic yoga moves to stretch out your muscles. Here at Jupiter Massage and Pilates, we understand that every person's bodies are different and need unique workouts and stretch routines that work for every person's unique size, shape, or age.  With our different stretch options, we make healthier living accessible to everyone! We offer Dynamic or Active Stretching routines, Passive or Manual Stretching, PNF, and AIS! We also offer specialized stretches that target specific muscles groups for certain sports, like our Golf Stretch, Tennis Stretch, or Baseball Stretch. For fitness fanatics we have created a full body Fitness Stretch as well to enhance your circulation for quicker recover times.  Our team at Jupiter Massage and Pilates are all Certified Pilates Instructors and Licensed Massage Therapists. They are an incredible team that tog...

Different Types of Stretches

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Different Stretches   Pilates Stretching   - A Pilates Stretch is a  stretching routine that is unique for every client, as every person’s body has different needs. Working with one of our certified pilates instructors and using our pilates equipment, a Pilates Stretch is a mix of dynamic, static, passive and Active Isolated stretching (AIS). You’ll find that a Pilates stretch session is perfect for releasing tension and muscle stiffness, increasing circulation, and allowing your joints the movement they desperately need to continue feeling great and working favorably.  Golf Stretch - A Golf Stretch session stretches the major muscle groups of your upper back, chest, and glutes; focusing on stretching the muscles designed to promote flexibility, rotation, and strength. A Golf Stretch will alleviate back problems, increase blood flow and circulation, and help take a few swings off your golf game.  Tennis Stretch - A Tennis Stretch session stretches ...