The upper body strength benefits of incorporating handstands into your weekly workouts are huge. In daily life we don’t typically spend much time upside down on our hands. But, being upside-down is great for developing balance, body awareness and control, and...
Have you ever experienced hip pain or low back pain? Most people at some point in their lives have dealt with one or both of these debilitating problems. Our sedentary lifestyle and poor movement habits have led to grippy overworked hip flexors, weak abs, and...
I was asked the question below from a friend and fellow Pilates Teacher this week and thought it would make an excellent topic for a blog post. Whether you’re a newer Pilates Teacher or well-seasoned expert, we’ve all been faced with difficult clients. Learning how...
Using Eye Focus and Pilates Exercise to Improve Form & Function for Healthy Movement Habits I know I’ve written about this topic in the past, but recently have been cueing my clients and drawing their attention to where they’re looking during different exercises. ...
Fight boredom, have a blast challenging your body and improve your Pilates technique with a foam roller. This workout will boost your fitness and help you make the most of your Pilates workouts. We are only limited by our imagination when it comes to modifying...
The 3 Bears Strategy for Pacing Your Pilates Workouts How are exercise speed and healthy movement related? This is an interesting topic of discussion for Pilates training. What’s the best speed for pacing your Pilates workouts? What speed should we be executing...
I find it so interesting how the Universe gifts us with new opportunities to learn and grow… Since writing the recent series of articles on mobilizing the ribcage, I’ve had the privilege to start working with not one, but TWO new clients who have Harrington Rods. For...
Centerworks® “Secret” Training Tips for Mobilizing the Ribcage Part Five: Multi-Directional Movement of the Spine Here it is…the grand finale for our discussion on “secret” training tips to mobilize the ribcage for a healthy spine and get the upper back to move more...
Centerworks® “Secret” Training Tips for Mobilizing the Ribcage Part Four: Lateral Movement of the Spine and Ribs There is a lot to think about in order to execute great lateral, side-bending movements. This is not a direction our upper body moves in much for daily...
Centerworks® “Secret” Training Tips for Mobilizing the Ribcage Part Three: Ribcage and Spine Rotation and Twisting When we twist the spine, all sorts of crazy things tend to happen! Our hips and pelvis try to do all the work, we side bend, hike a hip, lead with an...