An Exploration of Movement - Functional Fitness using Pilates-based Exercises

Lee integrates a unique practice focusing on core strengthening as his foundation, utilizing Pilates-based exercises, Gym Balls, Resistance Bands, Muscle Release Techniques and T´ai Chi. His exercise programs are designed to increase balance, strength and flexibility. The focus is on developing the skill to experience each targeted muscle group while moving with proper form.

The program focuses on functional fitness. The key to functional exercise is about teaching muscles to work together rather than isolating them to work independently. His goal is to provide each student with the tools to optimize movement, minimize pain and gain flexibility by natural evolution rather than forces results.

Lee´s goal is to provide you with the understanding and exercise tools to:

Improve posture & balance Reduce the risk of injury Identify muscle imbalances

Stretch & strengthen muscles Release tight muscles & surrounding tissue Re-educate, retrain & restore wellness

He empowers his students with an approach to exercise that is, "smarter" not "harder" to achieve optimum fitness for life.

"I´m not a novice to personal training. When my baby boomer post-50 status began, I trained with both a pilates and personal fitness trainer. While both were helpful, neither compares to what Lee currently offers me: an extensive cumulative knowledge base of over 40 years in martial arts disciplines and body mechanics. Just one month ago, my aim in selecting an exercise trainer was to ease physical pain attributable to a disk bulge in my lower back. I Googled "Pilates Trainer, East Bay CA" and Lee appeared. My great fortune! Lee possesses a unique playful and collaborative perspective utilizing exercise balls to develop excellent form, flexibility and a reliable inner strength, all key to enriching my ongoing desire to keep fit, mentally alert and spiritually engaged." - Ani S.