Centerworks Blog
Pilates Exercise Tip: Chest Release for Pain-Free Arms & Shoulders on Overhead Arm Exercises
A Quick & Easy Pilates Exercise Tip for Improving ROM for the Arms & Shoulders Do you or your Pilates clients ever struggle with shoulder pain or limited range of motion to lift the arms overhead? Is it a challenge to keep the back or ribs from popping up off...
Foot & Ankle Strength Exercise Tips: Seated Heel Lifts
Do you realize how important good foot, ankle, and leg alignment is when lifting and lowering your heels ? Here is a very simple (but sometimes tricky) foot fitness exercise to improve foot and ankle alignment. This seated heel lift foot-care exercise can increase...
Return to Life and Other Pilates Resources – Recommendations for Books, DVD's, and Apps to Grow Your Pilates Expertise
Wonderful questions I received this week about Joseph Pilates book Return to Life, and other Pilates Matwork book & DVD resources for Pilates teachers and students. Keep reading this post to see the questions I’ve been asked, and my thoughts on the topic of...
Top 10 Crazy & Inspiring Pushups – Can You Do Any of These?
Are your workouts are getting boring? Perhaps you’re looking for a new challenge… Have I got some crazy Push-up variations for you! Thanks to Todd Kuslikis for compiling these amazing, crazy, and insanely challenging Push-Ups videos. I’ve seen some cool push-ups,...
In the News…How to Tie Your Running Shoes
I love seeing great foot care information on the News! Check out this video clip. Bruce Wilk discusses three different techniques to properly tie your running shoes. Discover the differences, and learn how to lace your running shoes (or ALL your shoes!) for...
Pilates Matwork – Double Leg Kick Exercise to Improve Hamstring Strength & Spine Extension
Improve Hip Extension & Hamstring Strength, Pelvic Placement, Spine Extension, Plus Arm & Shoulder Motion for a Great Whole-Back-of-the-Body Exercise with the Pilates Mat exercise: Double Leg Kick ...
Ankle Sprains Influenced by Foot Position During Walking & Running
Have you ever sprained your ankle? Did it turn into a nagging chronic injury? I recently came across a synopsis of a study that was published in the June online edition of the AJSM (American Journal of Sports Medicine) that shows a correlation between ankle alignment...
Gluten-Free Banana-Zucchini Pancake Recipe
So I went to the store today and my palate was in the mood for pancakes. Once I got to the kitchen and started cooking this was what I ended up with... Gluten-Free Banana-Zucchini Pancakes and boy were they were YUMMY! I like it when my experiments turn out the way...
Extreme Heat & Exercise – Stay Safe, Stay Fit, Stay Indoors & Do Pilates!
We're in the middle of the Summer scorching season here in Kansas. The highs this week have been well over 100 degrees! Staying safe and exercising in extreme heat conditions is something that everyone should be aware of. Consider your choice of activities wisely. ...
Teachers, Mentors, and Guides – What Importance Do They Have in Your Life?
Teachers, Mentors, and Guides - A lowly profession, or ray of light to inspire the world? All I have ever done is teach… not sure I’m wired to do anything else. And as a teacher most of my life – gymnastics, dance, fitness, Pilates… My “job” has been to inspire...