Centerworks Blog
A Daily Dose of Aspirin: Helpful or Harmful to Maintain Good Health?
John Asks: Many doctors routinely recommend a daily dose of baby aspirin when their patients reach 50 years of age. What about possible liver damage? What about those of us who are already leading an active healthy lifestyle? Could it be more of a detriment than a...
Neck Pain and Pilates Exercise
As Pilates teachers, our goal is to help our clients find, feel, and correct bad alignment, and muscle imbalances so that they can improve their whole-body health and enjoy life! It's frustrating for us and them, when problems or pain lingers longer than we think it...
Fantastic Feet Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis and Bunions
I recently received these great questions from Cynthia about picking the right exercises from my book Fantastic Feet to help with plantar fasciitis and bunion issues. Thought that there might be a few other people out there searching for solutions for foot care and...
Barefoot Running and Foot Fitness
It is fantastic to see national headline news picking up stories about foot fitness and the benefits of barefoot exercise! One of Christopher McDougall’s comments in this video clip is that he was searching for anything that might help him reduce injuries and keep on...
Soham Mantra for Meditation
I recently started taking a Yoga meditation class to deepen my connection to center! While Pilates exercises are excellent as a form of moving meditation to focus on feeling and activating the energy flow throughout the body, it’s also important to find that still,...
What to Consider When Shopping for a Pilates Reformer to Use at Home
So I received a fantastic inquiry about the BIG question – I want to buy a Pilates Reformer cheap!!! Sooner or later, every avid Pilates student considers this option so they can stay consistent with their workouts and enjoy the ability to do Pilates day or night in...
OH…….The Neck Pull – by Guest Blogger, Julie A. Schonfeld
This post is brought to you by guest blogger, and Pilates Teacher, Julie A. Schonfeld. Julie owns Pilates-Barre Studio in Farmington Hills, Michigan. To read more posts on Julie's blog go to: http://pilatesforthepeople.blogspot.com Is this exercise...
Reduce Back Pain: The Benefits of Breathing as Taught in Pilates
Back Pain is something that affects way too many people these days! According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the US, and the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people younger...
What’s Your Definition of Wellness?
When was the last time that you sat down and really thought about your definition of what wellness means to you? Have you ever written down your thoughts, ideas, and personal definition? Do you think of wellness only from the standpoint of how you look, or being a...
Health Inspiration: 80 Years Old, Fit, and Fabulous Ballroom and Salsa Dancer!
Check Out This Hot Salsa Dancer - She's Discovered the Secret to Living a Great Life! WOW! I get goosebumps every time I watch this clip. We are never too old to move well, enjoy the benefits of strength and flexibility, and have complete control over our body! I...