Practicing hanging exercises and handstands can be a valuable part of your Pilates (and Fitness) workouts. We typically spend a lot of time developing strength for the arms and shoulders. Are we really making progress with this goal? We may have nicely toned arms,...
Rotisserie Pulse: A Core Training Exercise from Pulse Power™ The Daily Dozen – 10 Minute Workout This is one of my favorite twisting exercises to strengthen the oblique abdominal muscles and improve body awareness for efficient, sequential rotation of the spine. A...
One of my favorite things to do to wake up my deep core muscles, improve balance, the brain-body connection and feel the independent movement of my hips and shoulders is to do a quick 5-15 minute foam roller warm-up before a workout. Whether I’m going to do Pilates...
Pulse-Power Training & the Piezoelectric Effect Harnessing Your Inner Power for Strength, Flexibility & Fitness Discover new levels of personal power to improve your strength, flexibility, and fitness in the Pulse Power Online Workshop. Incorporate these easy...
Use Spine Twisting To Improve Your Walking & Running Technique There are lots of things you can pay attention to when you walk and run that can improve your pace, stride, form and function. A great arm swing is one of the key factors in not only freeing the arms...
Are you ready to get your body in shape? Are you looking for fun new core exercises to help build strength and improve your fitness? Tired of doing the same old crunches? Pulse your way to a tighter, stronger mid-section and better whole-body health with just 10...
Discover Ways to Creatively “Work Out” Around Your Limitations to Stay On Track for a Healthy, Active Life It’s much nicer when we are able to stay healthy, active and fit. But sometimes whether it’s a medical health issue, surgery, accident or over-training injury...
Centerworks® “Secret” Training Tips for Mobilizing the Ribcage Part One: Spine Flexion When we bend into forward flexion for Pilates exercises like the Hundred, Roll Up or Teaser every segment of the spine has to move individually to open the back ribs and bend the...
I'm very excited to announce the release of my new book Pulse Power, which is available now in the Kindle Store. Pulse Power fitness is a fast and effective targeted training program to keep your body strong, fit, flexible and injury-free. This Kindle ebook is fully...
Enhancing the Learning Curve: The Power of Journaling for Independent Pilates Workouts I saw a comment and question on a post for an article I wrote recently asking me, “if I say that I learn something new...