Centerworks Blog
Hip Exercises: Tight Hips Aren’t Terrible!
I know it seems like blasphemy to talk about hip exercises and say that tight hips aren’t terrible, but let’s take a closer look at this perspective. Every day in the studio I see clients who are plagued with poor posture and tight hip flexors from sitting all day at...
The Massive Fitness Trend (that’s Not Helping You Be Healthy)
Are Fitness Trends - Helping or Hurting Your Whole-Body Health? I just read the article The Massive Fitness Trend That’s Not Actually Healthy at All by Jonathan Angelilli. And it’s worth your time to read. This is a very well-written article with good reasoning for...
10 Pilates Moves to Alleviate Back Pain: Don’t Do These…
Why these 10 Pilates Moves to Alleviate Back Pain, just might make your back feel worse instead of better... I recently read an article from ACE: 10 Pilates Moves to Alleviate Back Pain and I so vehemently disagree with the exercises and information in this article...
Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Recipe
It's Time to Start Baking with this Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Recipe I love Graham crackers! But in an attempt to stay healthy and avoid foods my body can't tolerate - graham crackers are on the list of stay-away from foods...until I found this gluten-free graham...
Juicing Benefits: Help I’m Becoming a Crazy Health Nut!
Is It Time For You To Start Enjoying The Benefits of Juicing? This month for the first time in my life, I'm JUICING! And I'm afraid that I might be turning into a crazy health nut! But the benefits of juicing are amazing. I have to share with you that depression has...
Celebrate Your Pilates Progress – Cheers to Your Success!
What's Your Favorite Way to Celebrate Your Pilates Progress... It is always fun to see how far we’ve come. Who doesn’t love a great before and after shot of a home makeover, a weight loss success story or fashion makeover? But what about celebrating your Pilates...
Pilates Training Questions: How Advanced Should I Be?
Every student wants an answer to their Pilates training questions, and this curious question was asked by a client of mine recently. "How advanced should I be after one year of Pilates training?" I love Pilates training questions! The answer to this one hinges on...
Pilates Training Tips: Getting Results
Pilates Training Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Efforts for Better Whole-Body Health How is your Pilates training program going? Are you Really Working the Pilates System, or only doing a few "Pilates-type" exercises during your workouts? Are you happy with...
Picking the Perfect Pilates Teacher for You
3 Tips for Getting the Help You Need from Your Pilates Teacher(s) The questions to ask yourself are: Are you really getting the help you need from your Pilates Teacher? Did you do a good job picking the perfect Pilates teacher for you? If the answer is “Yes” then...
Recovering from Foot Surgery and Exercise
Foot Surgery and Exercise, the Next Step... Foot-Care Training Tips to Help Get Your Feet Back in Shape “I just had foot surgery ten weeks ago bunion and two hammertoes how do I get my feet back in shape I do yoga Pilates and aerobics also any DVD exercises?” ~ Fran A...