Centerworks Blog
Monday’s Mindful Motivation Tip: Get Your #!S Up Off That Nail!
Are you like the old dog laying on a nail? Experiencing pain, but not taking action to get up, move over, and lay in a spot without a nail. Pain anywhere in your body is a sign that there's a problem to pay attention to and address. Let pain be a motivator for you...
ACSM Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2012
According to an article in the Huffington Post, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has ranked the top 20 fitness trends for 2012. A survey was completed by 2,620 ACSM certified fitness professionals. While some things have remained the same, Pilates is...
Ankle Strengthening Exercises for Runners & Athletes
Regardless of your sport, ankle pain and foot problems are one of the quickest ways to end up on the sidelines instead of participating in the action. Most of us assume that because we are exercising, our feet are getting a workout too. And while that’s sort-of true...
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 Exercises Can Improve Your Whole-Body Health & Sex Life
How great to see Pilates getting some good press in the Huffington Post. Did you know that Pilates can help you increase strength and flexibility, improve your posture, enhance focus and concentration, and even improve your sex life! It’s true. The ever important...
Health Tips: Food Allergy Awareness Alert
Do you have a food allergy? Are you even aware of the foods that bother you? Have you ever had scratch tests, or blood tests to identify the foods & chemicals that might be causing an allergic reaction in your system? Are you sick & tired of feeling sick...
Pilates Breathing Tips To Decompress the Spine, Reduce Neck Pain, & Improve Posture
Are your current breathing habits helping you stay healthy, or potentially causing back pain, shoulder pain or neck pain? Is your current breath pattern helping improve your posture with every breath you take? Breathing is something we take for granted. It happens...
Bagoas Belly Dancing: An Amazing Display of Core Strength, Ab Work, Rhythm, & Flowing Movement
Can Your Abs Do This? A friend of mine who is an avid belly dancer shared this video with me. I have to say, gender is irrelevant. Bagoas know who Bagoas is! Whether you are male or female... Can Your Abs do this? I am in awe, and inspired to put my Pilates...
Help for Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, & Reducing Foot Pain
Yamuna foot savers are one of the most fabulous foot care products ever invented! These easy to use foot fitness products can do amazing things to help reduce foot pain and improve your posture, body alignment, and health. If you are challenged with arch pain, heel...
5 Quick Pilates Training Tips To Improve Ab Strength and Increase Back Flexibility for the Roll Up Exercise in Pilates Matwork
It seems that many Pilates students struggle with doing a great Roll Up during their Mat workouts. Whether you’re a brand new beginner, or have been doing Pilates for years, coordinating the timing, breath, ab muscles working, and back releasing all at the right time...