TRX

Suspension system utilized in a manner consistent with the TRX design but based on Pilates philosophy.  By adding the postural and full range of movement elements of Pilates to the wonderful versatility of the TRX equipment, an amazing hybrid is achieved - individuals use the body lean angles possible to enhance classical Pilates movements.  Consider the result a modern take on the springboard apparatus...

BOSU/SWISS

The studio is conservative, non-trend driven, and fully consistent with the original teachings of Joe Pilates.  There can be no doubt, however, that Joe would have loved the modern materials and would definitely have utilized today's equipment to further his aims.  Cal's Fitness feels the same and makes use of newer equipment to deepen the Pilates experience.

Ginger

Cal has helped me recover movement in my lumbar spine that has been missing throughout the decade and a half that has passed since having my first child.  My experience at the studio has centered on Mat classes with a little time experimenting with the BOSU balls, TRX and Swiss balls.  I'm getting stronger with every class and slowly but surely, the flexibility in my back is returning!  I can feel the core strength that we've build in my body and now my husband is noticing too.  It's wonderful - the classes are fun and the improvements are making me feel younger and more fit!

Beverly

What a great studio!  I've been making my private sessions and duet classes an ongoing part of my life for over two years now and love it!  All four of my daughters have trained with Cal - it's a family thing now :-)  Coming to the studio was a truely liberating experience as it had been years of sacrificing myself for everyone and everything else in the 30 years prior.  This time and benefits are mine, the fun for an hour is something that I cherrish during my hectic week.  Physically, I'm much stronger, balancing better, and feel more confident than I have in years!  I'm so happy to have found this studio!

Vickie

Cal has been a family friend and instructor to me and my daughters since he began as an apprentice instructor in 2009.  Seeking relief from years of pain caused by personal health issues, I was drawn to Pilates as a movement and exercise method of treatment.  Just as my experienced friends had said, it is one of the only ways for me to live with significantly less pain in my muscles and joints.  I've enjoyed the Mat classes Cal taught at the school I work in but nothing beats the variety of equipment and exercises at the studio.  He's fun, careful, funny, and generous with his expertise.  Come see!

Cal Spinney

Born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1969, I've been active since my earliest memories in little league and youth soccer.  Pole vaulting, javelin throwing, participating in soccer, baseball, & softball leagues, coaching youth/men's/women's sports, surfing, skiing, trail running, mountain biking are some of the activities at which I've tried my hand.

Pilates came later in life, as it does for many.  It wasn't until I was faced with the balding head in the mirror, the aching right shoulder, nearly ruined knees, and rapidly deteriorating posture from desk work, that I came to the realization that my active life needed to center on wellness, not adrenaline and vanity.  It is with great humility that I approach Pilates instruction, knowing how difficult it is to let go of societal pressure to compete, to set aside the vain pursuit of a youthful visage, both mirror and memory.  As it turns out, the fountain of youth comes with great effort to balance the mind and body, to balance strength with flexibility, and to entwine stamina with core stability throughout all.

There is a rule of thumb that in any activity, true expertise comes only after roughly 10,000 hours of practice.  With that milestone long past, I have earned a deep competency in Pilates practice and instruction that is coupled with a greater appreciation for how much is yet to be learned.  Clients come to me with amazing abilities and occasionally profound limitations.  It is a profound pleasure able to help them reach their goals with safety and humor.

My education includes a B.S. in Resource Economics and a M.S. in Environmental Science. Among many things I've worked at prior to this studio include grinding at a high-tech start-up in the Boston area and teaming with some of the smartest people I've ever met here at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as research scientist in Richland, Washington.  I've been fortunate to have traveled extensively in Europe and South/Central America.

My real pleasure are my boys.  When not instructing at Cal's Fitness, you will find me in the park, past the gate in our backyard fence, playing ball, flying kites, and enjoying the beautiful, Tri-Cities evenings…

Thank you very much for your interest in my studio.

Cheers,

Cal