ENERGY
CENTER
CHICAGO

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

The reason we recommend beginning with our Introductory Package private instruction is two-fold. First, we use your first few sessions as a way to evaluate the skills and/or challenges you are coming in with, gain an understanding of what your goals are, and observe how the exercises affect your body as no two bodies will respond exactly the same. Second, we use a variety of teaching methods at the studio including; verbal guidance, imagery, and hands-on cueing. With gentle touch we can help to guide our clients into a better form and sometimes into a place they can’t find on their own. Obviously, it becomes difficult for our teachers to teach in this way with more than one client at one time, which is why we suggest a few sessions on your own before attempting to join a semi-private, trio, or group class. In this manner, you can have the experience of total attention from an instructor and get the guidance and support most beginners really need.

The GYROKINESIS exercise was actually developed before any of the equipment was made. It is a series of movements done on a stool and on a mat that provide a complete stimulation for the entire body. The GYROTONIC exercise is the equipment aspect of the system. A typical GYROTONIC session will include some GYROKINESIS exercises (usually done as a warm-up) before progressing on to an equipment for the remainder of the workout. We often ask our clients to do these GYROKINESIS exercises as their homework program between sessions or to take a weekly GYROKINESIS class so they can fine-tune the movements, which make up the basis of the system.

Absolutely! We are skilled at making the basics accessible to everyone and providing the right level of challenge to each of our clients. We have many pieces of equipment and an impressive repertoire of exercises to choose from. It is never too late to start from scratch when it comes to your body’s health. Our exercise program is suggested for regular individuals without any specific orthopedic or health problems. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program including ours.

One reason GYROTONIC has become so popular is because they are safe to do with almost any injury or limitation. We have worked with clients who have had hip replacements and other types of surgeries, have fibromyalgia, scoliosis, herniated and bulging discs, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and other complications and/or restrictions.

However, it is important to understand that we are NOT physical therapists. We strive to give you a good workout while taking care to avoid an injured area. Both GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS exercise modalities are great ways to continue rehabilitating and healing and strengthening your body after physical therapy or post surgery. However, if you are in pain or injured please consult your health care provider first.

We recommend practicing this type of exercise 2-3 workouts per week. However, that could mean coming in to the studio twice a week and then doing a homework program once a week on your own. It could mean a combination of GYROKINESIS group classes and GYROTONIC private sessions. Each person’s needs are completely different. What is important is that you participate in the activity a few times per week so your body has a chance to really assimilate the new information you are giving it. Doing anything only once a week gives your body six days to completely forget what it has just begun to learn and leads to a slow rate of progress and therefore more tendency to not stick with it.