"I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD. She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others. I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing. Is there something I...
Designing safe and effective Pilates training programs that are client-specific, goal-oriented, and help improve whole-body health is the primary function of a great Pilates teacher. You can know lots of good exercises, but it's the subtle changes, adaptations, or...
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...
I've been focusing a bit more on my own Pilates workouts lately - and it's such fun to discover new things about the same old exercises I've been doing and teaching now for fifteen years! It's never boring, and regardless of whether I'm teaching a client, or giving...
Considering the large number of clients I've seen with chronic back and neck pain, and the great results they've had from participating in Pilates programs with me, I strongly agree with the findings from this recent research article I read in SOAP notes from PT...
I was eating lunch today and talking shop with one of my Centerworks-trained, PMA Certified Pilates teachers, and we ended up on the topic of: How to effectively get clients enthusiastic about Pilates, AND keep them signing up for lessons so we can really help them...
Darlene Asks about Pilates and Pregnancy... Dear Aliesa, I am teaching a Pilates class and one of the participants has told me that she is pregnant. She has been doing Pilates for a while and is strong and knows her limits, but I am looking for a resource where I can...
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. ...
I recently had someone drop me a contact request for Pilates Teacher Training information and thought she had some great questions that might be helpful to post in my Centerworks Pilates blog. Think I may turn this into a regular section and update & add posts...
Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - "How to Keep your Feet Happy" I'm thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines! Did you happen to see or hear the news? I'm not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in...