Join Certified Mat & Equipment Pilates/Group Fitness Instructor, Nicole Cassel, for an Outdoor Mat Pilates class that will work to balance the strength and flexibility of all muscle groups, with an emphasis on challenging the core muscles with each movement! Classes will blend the Classical Pilates Method with exercise variations by using body weight, and optional light weights (participants, please bring your own weights if desired).
Modifications will be suggested for beginners or for those with physical limitations. No previous Pilates experience is necessary to join the class! Bring your mat, a bottle of water and optional light weights.
What to know before you go:
- This program will be held outdoors | indoors if inclement weather
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring water to stay hydrated
- Bring a yoga mat or towel
- Light weights are optional
- Free parking is available at the program site
- A restroom facility is available close to the program meet-up location
- For ages 14 & older | A responsible adult must attend with under under 18 years of age
- Dress for the weather
- You may want a hat, screen screen, sunglasses, or bug spray
About the Instructor: Nicole Cassel
I began my fitness career about 20 years ago by obtaining a certification in group indoor cycling. From there, I moved on to obtaining certifications in TRX suspension training, Mat & Equipment Pilates, Barre, Group Fitness, and Personal Training. Most recently, I have obtained my Road Runners Club of America Coaching Certification.
Throughout the years, I have taught a variety of fitness classes, with my favorites being Pilates and Boot Camp, along with beginner and intermediate running programs. I like to adapt my class offerings to provide clients with a well-rounded approach to exercise and properly caring for their bodies.
I received my B.S. in Marketing from Albright College and a Master of Education in Training and Development from Penn State Harrisburg. I believe learning is a lifelong journey, not a destination! It was at Albright that I put my love of running to the test by joining the cross-country team, which provided me with the opportunity to challenge myself with longer distances and faster paces. As I have matured, I’ve gained a new appreciation for strength training, stretching, and really focusing on the importance of a strong core – and this is exactly how I realized that Pilates was a perfect fit for my fitness goals!
I am very enthusiastic about fitness and helping others achieve new goals. I enjoy assisting them with living a healthy lifestyle. Knowing that I can help make a difference in another person’s life is what motivates me to teach and train others. I love knowing that someone who never knew what a teaser was – let alone had the abdominal strength to perform one – can now master the move, even adding in props for increased difficulty, and I had a part in helping them reach success! I like to challenge my clients, but also be there to support them throughout the entire process of transforming not only their body, but their perception of what they see when they look in the mirror. I rely on my background in adult education and utilize learning theories to create fun classes and workouts for my clients that will motivate and inspire.
A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield.
This is a non-refundable program. If you register and are unable to attend you can substitute the name of a friend or family member to take your place. Contact us directly for assistance.
Program Contact: Nancy Gates | Assistant Program Manager | [email protected] | 717-599-5188, ext. 2113