Testimonials
Baleka Baker, a 56 year old retired librarian, who has taken Plus Size Pilates™ classes with Mary Gordon for over two years has dropped from size 2x to a 1x. At 256 pounds, 5-foot-2-inches She has also increased her hip and core strength so that she no longer walks with a waddle. Baker says:
“We don’t have to feel self conscious when we come here because we’re all different shapes and sizes. I have a waist now … ”
--Tucson Citizen, March 24, 2005
Allyn Baker, 26, a massage therapist and Baker’s daughter, recently took Gordon’s Plus Size Pilates™ instructor training class. She feels there is a need for this type of class.
“Although the population is growing with regards to the number of round-bodied people, for some reason we as a society are not catering to that group. It’s as if society looks at them and says, “It’s your fault that you got that way. Why aren’t you trying to do something about it?”
--Tucson Citizen, March 24, 2005
Lois O’Day, 65, who is in her ninth month of classes, said:,
"The most visible change I've seen is improved posture. I can stand straighter now.”
--Tucson Citizen, March 24, 2005
Roxy Elliot, 35, has been working with Gordon since July 2004. As a massage therapist and former gym worker, Elliot has been around her fair share of exercise classes. But she found going into a room of 'stick figures' a bit daunting, even with her athletic background. Elliot said.
“Mary’s creating a safe space. Being in a group of people who share in an element of your life that makes it safe, that makes it awesome.”
--Arizona Daily Star, April 2, 2005
Jeri Cantrell, 60, used to take aerobics classes but found she was hurting herself by trying to keep up with those more physically fit than herself. With the Plus Size Pilates™ classes she doesn’t feel the need to compete. And, she doesn’t have to deal with an uber perky instructor telling her to "try just a little harder." Cantrell said:
“Mary’s very encouraging without being patronizing. And if you’re doing something that might hurt you, she’s right there, correcting you.”
--Arizona Daily Star, April 2, 2000
Mary M. Gordon
- Certified Pilates Instructor
- American Council on Exercise, (A.C.E.) Certified Personal Trainer
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