I have to say that I am grateful for my gymnastics, dance, and Pilates training - especially in regards to body awareness. I'm sure it's why so many dancers and athletes are embracing Pilates as a component of their injury-prevention and cross-training program. And...
Functional Movement
Rowing for Cardio and Health
Yesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew...I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you're one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I'd...
Health Benefits, Fun and Fitness with Nintendo Wii Fit
Wii Fitness... What Fun! I may be a bit behind the times when it comes to enjoying the fun and benefits of all the new interactive video game products on the market - like the Nintendo Wii Fit... but recently my techno-geek boyfriend purchased a Wii Fit for home. ...
Pilates Breathing & Butterfly Wings
I'm always looking for good new visual imagery to use with my clients that will help them better relate to their body, movement, AND better understand how to improve their technique.(I can't take credit for this one, came from one of my teachers newer clients this...
Work, Release, and Brain Training
Every Pilates exercise involves utilizing the joints as a lever and pulley system. All movement of the body happens as we contract and release different muscles in the proper order to achieve a desired action. If our muscles don't understand their proper firing...
Breathing Basics to Improve Health, Fitness, and Your Pilates Workouts
Breathing is a very important part of being alive! How we breathe can make a difference in our good or poor posture, how much oxygen we get to our brain to think clearly, and better breathing habits can make a significant difference in how well we move to reduce the...