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Progressing Pilates Programs: Advanced Pilates Exercises or Back to Basics?
I’m always amazed when I take an experienced client back to just the beginner Pilates exercises at how much they connect to the work and get more from their Pilates sessions. Of course I always do the basics in a more advanced workout, but a beginner Pilates Reformer...
Inspirational Quotes from Joseph Pilates
I love being inspired and motivated by a good quote! And Joseph Pilates had such great thoughts about how to maintain good health and enjoy the benefits of the Pilates System. Even though I’ve been teaching Pilates full-time now for 16 years, I still try to re-read...
Foot Cramp Relief
I’ve had Pilates clients over the years who have been plagued with horrible foot cramps during their Pilates workouts, as well as at home, and at night. While I’ve always been sympathetic to the problem of the toe and arch muscles locking up into a screaming spasm of...
What’s Your Favorite Pilates Blog?
Isn’t searching on the web for Pilates Blogs fun! There’s so much information about Pilates at your fingertips with the point and click of your mouse. It’s hard to believe that a short fifteen years ago, most folks hadn’t even heard of the Pilates Method. Now while...
Helpful Tips To Improve Pilates Exercises
Discover helpful tips and strategies for getting the most from your Pilates exercises to improve your ability to bend and articulate every segment of the back smoothly and easily. I’ve been on a rant the last couple of weeks with my Pilates clients with the goal of...
Six Easy Ways to Reduce Neck Tension during Pilates Exercise with Better Breathing Habits
I’ve seemed to have a flurry of issues with Pilates clients lately who are dealing with neck pain. And with the Optic Neuritis that I’ve been dealing with for the past 6 months, the tension in my neck has been an issue too! Whether we end up with increased neck pain...
Exercises for Weight Loss When Challenged with Foot Pain
I received a great question in my in-box this week about exercise for weight loss when you have foot pain. I am sure that there are other people out there with similar issues, so I thought I'd share my reply! Here's the Question: I've had foot pain since I was a...
Pilates Fitness Tips for the Pilates Matwork Side Leg Exercises
One of the biggest challenges with the Pilates Matwork Side Leg Series exercises is keeping the body still. All of the Pilates Mat exercises that lead up to this point (with your back on the mat) are to prepare you to lay on your side and still be able to hold things...
Summer Foot Safety Tips with Podiatrist Dr. Robert Klein
It used to be nobody talked about foot care! How wonderful to see this Fox News Headline Health interview with Podiatrist Dr. Robert Klein as he provides some great tips to help maintain healthy feet. I whole-heartedly agree with Dr. Klein on his recommendations, but...
PMA CEC Workshops for Pilates Instructors with Aliesa George and Centerworks
I’m thrilled to announce that the Pilates Method Alliance just approved my PMA CEC Provider Application and have approved three Centerworks® Pilates workshops for continuing education credits! Whether you’re a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher in need of continuing...