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Spine Rotation & Twisting: “Secret” Training Tips
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...
Pilates Back Exercises: Mobilize the Ribs, Stretch and Strengthen the Spine
Pilates Exercise Video Tips to Incorporate the Spread Eagle Exercise into your Workouts As a part of my “Secret” Training Tips for Mobilizing the Ribcage article series, I made this bonus exercise video to give you an example of one of my favorite Pilates back...
A Snow Day – Pilates Mat Workout
With record snowfall in Wichita, Kansas today, most of the city enjoyed a “snow” day! No work, no school. I know the kids love it, so when did the grown-ups stop thinking having a snow day was a good excuse for fun and fitness? Just because you’re stuck at home...
The Spiral Effect of the Spine to Swing your Arms for a Healthy Stride
Use Spine Twisting To Improve Your Walking & Running Technique There are lots of things you can pay attention to when you walk and run that can improve your pace, stride, form and function. A great arm swing is one of the key factors in not only freeing the arms...
Improve Ankle Mobility for Better Balance
Use the Standing Agitator Exercise to Free Up Your Feet, Ankles and Heels Heels and ankles need to be limber and move freely so that they can help us balance on uneven surfaces. Check to see if you have strong, flexible heels and ankles with this quick and easy ankle...
Healthy Feet: Heel Mobility for Better Balance
Part One - A Simple Ankle Exercise and Foot Fitness Test for Alignment, Balance Body Control This article is Part 1 in a 3-part series on Healthy Feet: Heel Mobility for Better Balance and Body Control. A really important task that our feet provide for us is...
Best Wishes for a Healthy, Happy Valentine’s Day to YOU!
Do something HEALTHY today and show yourself and your sweetheart how much you love and care about staying connected - body, mind and spirit. Take a long walk before dinner. Eat a light dinner instead of a big meal. (You’ll have more energy!”) Skip the chocolates and...
Spine Extension: “Secret” Training Tips
Centerworks® “Secret” Training Tips for Mobilizing the Ribcage Part Two: Spine Extension It’s easy to bend the neck and low back, but it’s the upper thoracic, mid-back section that needs the attention to improve spine mobility. The older we get, the more gravity...
Health & Healing Affirmation – Year of the Water Snake
Happy New Year – 2013 is the Year of the Water Snake While I’m not an expert with Chinese Astrology, I am fascinated at how the Universe brings things to my attention. Today, February 10th at 3:20pm we begin the Year of the Water Snake. What I didn’t realize until...
Rediscover the Benefits of Getting Back to Basics: Pilates Professional Development at Foundations 101
Are you currently teaching Pilates? Are you hungry for tips, techniques and exercises to increase your knowledge base and Pilates professional development? Consider attending the Centerworks Foundations 101 Workshop. Foundations 101 explores tools and teaching...