Gabby was trained in Mat Pilates back in Summer of 2020. Gabby ​graduated from her Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2022 and is now ​currently beginning her last year of Master’s of Physiotherapy where she ​aspires to work in the high performance field with dancers.

Gabby has been a competitive dancer since the age of 9, began ​teaching dance at the age of 16, and has continued to pursue ​performing as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber Cheerleader and Dancer since ​2019, currently going into her 6th season.

Gabby has an extensive knowledge of the human body, leading her to ​be an expert at modifying and advancing Pilates workouts to tailor each ​individual’s specific needs.

Furthermore, Gabby hopes to intertwine her expertise with dance and the ​human body offering additional conditioning classes specific to dancers to ​help them reach their full potential on stage in a safe and functional way.

Mat Pilates is a type of exercise that was developed by Joseph ​Pilates. It is a form of Pilates exercise that is performed on a mat ​on the floor, without the use of specialized equipment. It is a ​bodyweight based workout that focuses on building strength, ​increasing tone, improving flexibility, and enhancing body ​posture and alignment.

Participants will typically perform a series of movements that are ​focused on control and precision, allowing participants to ​develop a stronger connection with their body and improve their ​overall physical fitness.

Mat Pilates is a great option for those who:

• Are new to Pilates and want to start with a beginner-friendly workout
  
• Prefer a low-impact workout that is easy on the joints
  
• Are looking for a workout that can be modified or advanced to suit their fitness level
  
• Want to improve their core strength and overall stability
  

Prevents Injuries

By balancing the muscles within ​the body, Pilates can help ​prevent injuries caused by ​muscles that are lengthened and ​weak or too tight and ​overworking.

Increases Energy

By focusing on breath, Pilates ​can improve cardiorespiratory ​capacity, which can stimulate ​feel-good hormones, oxygen flow ​and blood circulation.

Decreases Stress

By using breath and inward focus, ​Pilates can down-regulate the ​nervous system, which can help ​lower cortisol levels and ​decrease stress over time.

Decrease Back Pain

Pilates targets the deepest ​abdominal muscle (Transverse ​Abdominus) and the pelvic floor ​to both contract and release, ​which can help with back pain.

Improves Core ​Strength

Pilates focuses on consistently ​engaging the core in a safe and ​effective way, improving tone, ​strength, and function

Improves Posture

By bringing awareness to your ​alignment and strengthening ​neglected postural muscles, ​Pilates can help improve your ​posture and functionality in ​everyday life.

Improves Balance

By focusing on alignment and ​whole body exercises, Pilates can ​help improve balance and ​stability.

Enhances Sport & ​Dance Performance

Pilates targets small stabilizing muscles ​around the core that are normally ​overworked and weak, or not firing ​correctly. By gaining proper control of ​these muscles, this can improve ​dancers’ overall technique and stage ​performance. A lot of the time, ​dancers have extensive flexibility, but ​may struggle to execute particular ​tricks that may require increased ​strength and stability. For example, a ​dancer may have the flexibility to ​whack their leg to their face, but may ​struggle to hold it there. Consistent ​Pilates classes can help with this!

Quantum Dance Academy

3551 Pembina Highway

St. Norbert, MB.

Quantum Dance Academy

411-3rd Avenue S

Stonewall, MB.

E-Mail: GABBYVERMEULEN@HOTMAIL.COM