Weekly Pilates class begins at The Paradise Center

The Paradise Center always has something new up its sleeve.

Program Manager Debby Debile started teaching the first-ever weekly Pilates class at the center at the beginning of June.

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Debile's new class focuses on sculpting, toning and renewing the body. To upbeat music, she uses weights to lead the class through a full-body workout focusing on your core and lower body. Although it is a bit more challenging than the other classes, it is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

"I have taught Pilates for seven years now in Bayfront Park," said Debile. "Just from teaching it, my core has gotten so strong. People have been begging me to teach here at the center so we have been so excited to add it."

The class is from 9 to 9:50 a.m. every Tuesday. It is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. Debile also teaches yoga classes at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Executive Director Amy Steinhauser said that this class is the start of the center's experimentation with new classes. They hope to provide a place for all Longboaters to find community through its new and ongoing health, mind and social activities. 

Call 383-6493 or visit TheParadiseCenter.org for any questions.