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Pilates Exercise Focus – How To Fix a Snapping Hip
I recently received a question from Kylie, a fellow Pilates teacher, regarding snapping hip syndrome and what to do to make it go away during exercise. Here are her comments and question: "I have some very hip flexor dominant students that suffer from hip click in...
Are You Standing in Your Own Way for Wellness Success?
Is Striving to Be Perfect Your Normal Mode of Operation? (and anything less seems like failure) 08/01/09 Aliesa George "The moments when you attain a goal and realize true perfection probably account for less than 2 percent of your lifetime, while the process of...
Developing a Workout Program for a Pilates Client with a High Hip and Short Leg
In my opinion, everyone who is teaching Pilates should have an opinion on this topic! And each of our answers (and the exercises we choose to incorporate into a workout program) might be slightly different. That's ok, as long as the end result is positive for the...
Metatarsalgia, Hammer Toes, and Help for Foot Problems
I recently received questions from Deborah, who was surfing the web looking for help and possible exercise solutions for her chronic foot pain issues, she has been kind enough to let me add her questions, and my reply to my blog, so that anyone else out there...
Your Source for Whole-Body Health
I want to personally thank you for your interest in the products, programs, and resources from Centerworks Pilates! I know that it's been awhile since you've heard from me, and it's time to step out into the sunshine and give you an update on what's happening. It was...
Teaching Pilates To Clients with Attention Deficit Disorder
"I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD. She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others. I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing. Is there something I...
I Have Foot Problems – Are There Foot Exercises that Can Help?
This Foot Care Question was just submitted to my inbox by Nicole, thought perhaps there are others out there searching for answers on how to alleviate foot problems and curious to know if exercise might help. "I have some problems with my feet. Hyper mobile forefoot...
Do YOU Have a Dream?
Watch Susan Boyle, singer live her dream on Britain's Got Talent! So there aren't too many things that hit my inbox that send instant chills down my spine, and tears streaming down my face... But this did it! Whatever your hopes and dreams, or goals and visions be it...
Beginner Pilates Program Design – No Neck Flexion
Designing safe and effective Pilates training programs that are client-specific, goal-oriented, and help improve whole-body health is the primary function of a great Pilates teacher. You can know lots of good exercises, but it's the subtle changes, adaptations, or...
Body Awareness, Exercise Safety, and the Potential Pitfalls of a Bad Personal Trainer
I have to say that I am grateful for my gymnastics, dance, and Pilates training - especially in regards to body awareness. I'm sure it's why so many dancers and athletes are embracing Pilates as a component of their injury-prevention and cross-training program. And...