Yes to Warm Ups!
Saturday January 27, 2007
There is no doubt that warming up can make all the difference in a workout. I use warm-up time to get centered in my body, get my breath going, and ... Read More
Understanding Neutral Spine and Neutral Pelvis
Wednesday January 24, 2007
Neutral Spine and Neutral Pelvis are essential reference points in Pilates exercise. As you work with Pilates exercises you will want to become familiar with these terms and what neutral ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Side Leg Lifts
Monday January 22, 2007
Side Leg Lifts work the entire abdominal area. Lifting the legs together keeps the inner thighs and buttocks engaged as, working from the powerhouse , you pull the abdominals pull ... Read More
Resolution Update
Friday January 19, 2007
Hey, how are those New Years resolutions coming along? I'm actually hanging in there fairly well. The only thing I wanted to do more of, that I haven't done yet, ... Read More
Pilates' Passionate Philosophers in Action
Wednesday January 17, 2007
Pilates is an idea, you can't mix Pilates and yoga, Pilates and evolution, tensegrity and dynamic equilibrium. These are just a few a the far ranging topics Pilates instructors Michael ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Side Kick Up Down
Monday January 15, 2007
Side Kick Up Down is a great Pilates exercise for toning the thighs and hips. It also works the abdominals as they must maintain stability as the leg moves independently. ... Read More
Pigs? Yes. Pilates? No. ??- Uh Oh
Saturday January 13, 2007
I spied this promo poster for the National Western Stock Show happening in Denver right now, and I just had to share it! Of course, I'm thinking the other way ... Read More
Prepare to Be Inspired
Wednesday January 10, 2007
Does Pilates really create super strong, flexible bodies? You bet. A tour through the new online gallery of advanced Pilates pictures will give you a good idea of what Pilates ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Side Kick Front and Back
Monday January 8, 2007
This weeks exercise is a "pull it all
together" exercise. You are going to have to zip it up, use your powerhouse, and keep those
abdominals engaged to stabilize the ... Read More
Top Ways to Learn Pilates
Friday January 5, 2007
New Years Resolution #3: Find out about Pilates, or better yet, Learn to do Pilates.
There are many ways to learn Pilates; from private classes, regular classes, books, DVDs and ... Read More
Exercise of the Week: Criss Cross
Tuesday January 2, 2007
This weeks exercise, Criss Cross, is not just another ab. workout, though it is a good one. Criss Cross especially targets the obliques. The obliques are abdominal muscles that ... Read More
Happy Healthy New Year!
Monday January 1, 2007
2007 is finally here! I have to admit I'm feeling a bit fresh about it today. Not that I'm a big resolution person, mind you. One or two are ... Read More