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Spine Flexion: “Secret” Training Tips
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...
Pilates Training Tips To Mobilize the Ribcage for Better Functional Movement of the Spine
One of the biggest differences I realized when I began learning Pilates was how much more movement I “should have” in my spine vs. the amount of free and easy mobility I did have. As the tech savvy human population moves farther and farther away from jobs that...
Jumpstart Your Pilates Teacher Training Program with Foundations 101
Is it time for a career change? Have you pondered the possibility of becoming a personal trainer, exercise educator or Pilates instructor? Are you currently in the health and wellness field, but want to enhance your skills and services? Jumpstart your goals with...
Pilates for Beginners: 12-Week Basic Training
I'm thrilled to announce that starting in January Centerworks will be offering a NEW Pilates for Beginners program! The Centerworks® Basic Training Program is a 12-week course designed for healthy beginner students with little or no prior Pilates experience. This...
Tips For Exercise Tracking to Improve Muscle Memory and Motivation
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...
Awesome Workshops Pilates Webinar: 6-Dot Strategy for Effective Rotation of the Spine
Unleash the power of the 6-Dot Strategy to help transform the benefits of all of your Oblique core training exercises. Explore the feeling of easy, effortless movement and effective sequential rotation of the spine. The 6-Dot Strategy is an easy way to cue and teach...
Core Training – 6 Key Components To Improve the Effectiveness of Your Workouts
Discover what’s you can do to improve the effectiveness of your core training workouts by targeting these 6 key components during your workouts. Maximize core training benefits to support good functional movement habits and improve strength and stability for optimal...
Stop Doing Kegels – Start Doing Deep Squats: Pelvic Floor Advice for a Healthy Body & Well-Placed Pelvis
A friend of mine just sent me this article and it’s worth sharing with you! Are you still young and healthy? Are deep full squats still easy for you? Or are you one of the millions of people suffering from Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, hip, or back pain? I shudder at...
The Best Shoes to Wear When Teaching Pilates
Ellen asked me a great question about what shoes I recommend wearing when teaching Pilates. Of course our clients exercise in bare feet or socks, but what should a Pilates teacher wear on their feet? Ellen’s Question: I do get on the reformer to demonstrate during...