Efficiency is the art of utilizing a minimum amount of energy to achieve maximum results. For our body, "efficiency" equates to functional movement. When the lever & pulley systems in the body are precisely working and releasing for support, balance, and control...
Are you a control-freak, or living live completely out-of-control? Joseph Pilates called his Method of exercise "Contrology." Contrology is the complete coordination of body, mind, and Spirit. Purposeful control over your body during exercise will gradually and...
“Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” ~ Joseph H. Pilates. We cannot live without breathing, our life depends on it! Breath oxygenates the blood, improves posture, enhances muscle control, and provides compression/ decompression for a healthy spine. Practice...
Part 6 of 6 in the series of articles about Abs vs. Thighs If you've been following the series of articles I've written on Abs vs. Thighs for improving Pilates exercise technique and core conditioning, this is the final post in this series of articles on Abs vs....
The Pilates Double Leg Lift Exercise with a Partner This article is number 5 of 6 in the core strengthening series of articles about Abs vs. Thighs. Improve your core conditioning, get more effective work from your Abdominal muscles, and help reduce lower back pain...
Abs vs. Thighs: The Pilates Hundred Exercise with Feet in Straps or Leg Springs This article is PART 4 OF 6 – in the series of articles about Abs vs. Thighs. To effectively work the Abdominals for core conditioning it is optimal to target the core when the Quadriceps...
Lots of people focus time during their workouts on improving core conditioning with abdominal exercises. But when the initiation to do the work for a sit-up exercise starts with the hip flexors and Quads, it limits the ability to move freely for functional movement...
Function Follows Good Form. To keep your car running smoothly it needs gas, oil, and an occasional tune-up to keep it functioning. For movement and health our bodies will get stronger, more fit, and flexible faster if we practice good form with every exercise we do....
Functional Movement is the ability to move the body with proper muscle and joint function for effortless, pain-free movement. Learning how to be bio-mechanically efficient with everything you do, whether it’s for sports and athletics, general fitness, or daily life...
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