IM=X® Pilates and Fitness offers over 100 standardized workouts so you can rest assured that your customers will receive a wide variety of classes including our pilates reformer, mat, barre, tower, platform, cycle, stretch, strength and cardio formats.
Basic Does Not Mean Easy
IM=X® Basic Xercizer (reformer)
Get the benefits of working on the Xercizer, our pilates reformer! Tone and stretch every muscle group, and raise your heart rate — all in one session. Your trainer will guide you through eight IM=X sequences which start with hips and legs, progress to the abs and back, move on to shoulders and arms, rest for some stretches and finish with more hips, butt and abs. This is a total body workout! Enjoy the toning effects of the best pilates reformer around – the Xercizer – which is Made In The USA.
IM=X® Lower Body Xercizer
Tone Up Quickly
Target your hips, abs and legs using pelvic stabilization to improve your hip range of motion and overall muscle tone. Clients report losing inches on their hips from this intense workout that repeatedly targets the pelvic floor, hip flexors/extensors, abdominal wall, erector spinae, gluteals, hamstrings, quadriceps and adductors.
IM=X® Tower/Barre
Powerful Changes
Inspired by ballet training but focused on building core stabilization, the IM=X® Tower/Barre starts with grande and demi pliés but adds upper body resistance. Our barre workout is a core building challenge that everyone can do without hurting their knees. Uniquely offered by IM=X®!
IM=X® Pilates
Fundamentals
There are five fundamentals in the IM=X Pilates technique. Learning them thoroughly will allow you to execute all moves with power and clarity. Very often people use excessive neck tension to perform core strengthening exercises or they compress the low back. These habits will cease as your ability to elongate, recruit and stabilize all core muscles becomes natural. The IM=X Fundamentals sessions are for new students as well as seasoned members. You benefits will be heightened with the IM=X Fundamentals!
IM=X® Interval Training
Strength Training
Definitely the hardest session. This advanced class keeps the heart rate up while demanding strength. You will sweat your way through sequences which are organized to maintain the challenge. The results will include increased muscle endurance and lots of calorie burning.
IM=X® Hybrid
Mixed Workouts
Many of our customers really enjoy our floor programs; while others proclaim the results from the Xercizer. We know that the IM=X Floor and Xercizer programs challenge the body in different ways so we put them together to give you the best of both.
IM=X® Stretch & Core
Calm Tight Muscles
Improve muscle flexibility and range of motion as well as tone your core with a workout that repeatedly stretches the hips, hamstrings, shoulders, and low back. Guaranteed to increase mobility.
IM=X® Back Strength
Spinal Column
Experience a workout that strengthens the spine in detail thus decreasing back discomfort. Spine decompression, stabilization of deep spinal muscles, recruitment of abdominal core and posture are the focus of this workout which has helped tens of thousands of people eliminate their back pain.
IM=X® Platform Workout
Keeping Your Members Engaged
Add even more variety to your IM=X repertoire by providing advanced IM=X Pilates Trainers with NEW workout routines using our exclusive Standing Platform attachment for the Xercizer. These standing routines add an element of balance, lower body intensity and improve spine stabilization. The Platform instruction manual includes photos, step-by-step instructions and suggested class formats.
Scientifically Proven Programs
Integrated Movement Xercize (pronounced "IMX) is an elite system of over workouts that range from slow spinal decompression formats for back stabilization to hard-core bootcamp routines for weekend warriors. Integrated Movement Xercize is just “that”; an integration of of physical disciplines. Simply put, “IMX” blends principles of traditional strength and cardiovascular training with more sophisticated methods such as muscle inhibition, muscle synergy training, spine stabilization techniques, ideokinetic imagery as used in the Alexander Technique and pilates exercises re-invented. Your results will come quickly because of a powerful kinetic equation which includes spinal lengthening, muscle toning, endurance training and cardio building!
IM=X® Exercise Science
Fitness Magazine
“Don’t Call It Pilates. IM=X is not Pilates or the Alexander Technique, but it is based on both disciplines…IM=X was developed for the general public and the back care version for people with back problems…it not only develops long, lean muscles and flexibility, but also strengthens the spine and back… The routines are designed to not only tone and elongate muscles but also to improve posture…So try them and start reaping the benefits.”
PilatesStyle Magazine
“Stepping the intensity up a notch, IM=X incorporates cardio and strength-training elements for optimal sculpting success…utilizing pelvic and ribcage stabilization techniques. Save up your energy for the plyometric jump segments sprinkled throughout the workout which was created by exercise physiologist Elyse McNergney…”
Shape Magazine
“I had a fitness epiphany in a class called IM=X. Created by Elyse McNergney, M.Ed., M.A., IM=X stands for Integrated Movement Exercise…Think: Group Pilates class…Each repetition demanded extreme concentration. My legs shook because despite all my training, they didn’t recognize – and couldn’t handle – the new movements…I broke a sweat and was thrilled to feel the lower part of my abs burn…The IM=X class passed my fitness test: I was sore and sweaty. But, more than that, the next morning my run seemed a little boring in comparison.”
Physical Magazine
“Here is one equation that will keep you fit! The benefits of of an IM=X workout have been discovered by such bodybuilders as former Mr. America and Mr. World Bill Grant. Many pro athletes, including members of the New York Mets use it…IM=X offers a cross-conditioning system focusing on muscle efficiency through posture and core endurance. The comprehensive program includes resistance training, plyometrics and innovative formats…IM=X brings intensity and efficiency to functional-strength and flexibility training.”
Fitness Magazine
“The Newest Pilates Workout. What’ the trendiest class on the coasts? Integrated Movement Exercise (IMX). It’s loosely based on pilates — a muscle toning and flexibility program –but IMX packs more of a strength-training punch. IMX pioneer Elyse McNergney leads exercisers through a series of toning and stretching moves on a sturdier version of the pilates reformer (The Xercizer) …You’ll gladly groan through the 30-60 minutes of body shaping.”
Fit Magazine
“These moves are designed not only to tone and elongate your muscles, but also to improve your posture and help your back. So try them and start reaping the benefits”
Women’s Fitness
“Pilates equipment and classes are enjoying a new audience and are now available at many health clubs. However I recently found a method of training that uses aspects of pilates but is geared towards the non-dancer…This method is called IM=X which stands for Integrated Movement Xercize. Based on pilates, IM=X puts more emphasis on strength…If you do the exercises consistently, with proper form, you will see and feel the difference!”