When doing the Intermediate/Advanced version of the One Leg Circle with a Twist in Pilates Matwork, there are some really important things to pay attention to for maximum benefits, support, and ease of movement to execute this exercise well. Body awareness, and being...
Pilates Exercises, Techniques & Teaching Tips
Pilates Matwork Fitness Tips: For The One Leg Circle Exercise
How to Hold the Hips Still On the One Leg Circle Exercise in Pilates Matwork Use these helpful Pilates Fitness Tips to improve your exercise technique for the Pilates One Leg Circle exercise in Matwork. There are quite a few different variations and modifications for...
Reduce Neck Pain and Improve Functional Movement: The Benefits of Exercising the Tongue During Pilates Exercises
Have you ever thought about what your tongue is doing during exercise? Do you realize that what your tongue is doing in your mouth can really make a difference for improving Pilates exercise technique, reducing neck tension and neck pain, and improving functional...
Pilates Mat Workout to Improve Flexibility
“True flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.” Joseph H. Pilates As I was chatting with a gal in my triathlon training program today, she began asking me questions about Pilates, and the difference between Pilates and Yoga. As a...
Avoid Knee Pain – Patella Tracking Exercise Tips
I posted a video on the Centerworks YouTube channel: Knee Exercises to Strengthen Muscles Around the Patella to Avoid Knee Pain, and it's been one of the highest viewed videos on my channel. Thanks to everyone that's tuned in for this knee exercise tip! Today, I...
The Pilates Method
Pilates is whole-body-commitment to improve whole-body health for Every Body! A Pilates workout program is one of the best ways to improve your whole-body health and in a very unique way it can help you get in touch with your body, mind, and spirit. As a mind-body...
Stretching and Flexibility
When you plan time for your fitness workouts, do you take the time to stretch? It seems like the priority for exercise is always to get a good long cardio session in and make it all the way through a strength training routine in the amount of time "blocked off" for a...
Discover the Benefits of Staying Healthy and Fit with Exercise!
The Importance of Exercise & Fitness Improve Strength and Stamina Improve Self-Esteem Increase Mental Focus Improve your Mood Reduce Stress and Anxiety Reduce Depression Manage your Weight Strengthen your Heart and Lungs Get a Better Night's Sleep Put the Spark...
Pilates Exercise Tip: Chest Release for Pain-Free Arms & Shoulders on Overhead Arm Exercises
A Quick & Easy Pilates Exercise Tip for Improving ROM for the Arms & Shoulders Do you or your Pilates clients ever struggle with shoulder pain or limited range of motion to lift the arms overhead? Is it a challenge to keep the back or ribs from popping up off...
Pilates Matwork – Double Leg Kick Exercise to Improve Hamstring Strength & Spine Extension
Improve Hip Extension & Hamstring Strength, Pelvic Placement, Spine Extension, Plus Arm & Shoulder Motion for a Great Whole-Back-of-the-Body Exercise with the Pilates Mat exercise: Double Leg Kick ...