What can I do to strengthen my wrists? Is this a question you’ve asked yourself recently? This tool is one you want to have at home. And the great thing about it is you can make one yourself! It’s simple and inexpensive. A trip to your local hardware and fabric stores, some sewing skills, and aContinue reading “Strengthen Your Wrists”
Category Archives: pilates
Pilates in 10 minutes!
Do you find yourself with 10 to 15 minutes in your day and wonder what movements can I do? This happens to me often! If I’ve been driving, doing computer work, teaching, or watching TV for a while I stand up to stretch and realize how stiff I feel. You can do Pilates in 10Continue reading “Pilates in 10 minutes!”
When to Breathe during Pilates
One of the questions I am often asked is when do I breathe? Overall I hope that you keep breathing during Pilates. It is an important part of the movements and if you do the breathing backward, that’s ok! It’s a lot to understand when first doing Pilates and I’ve struggled with breathing as well.Continue reading “When to Breathe during Pilates”
How Do I Start Pilates?
When starting something new, especially exercise, there are a lot of questions at the forefront of your mind. No matter the question, it is not silly to ask! Questions help you learn and prepare. If you’ve never heard of Pilates there’s a lot to take in at first. Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates? Online Pilates or in person? To put your mind at ease and answer some of your questions before taking your first session, read below to learn more about Pilates and to provide insight into your Pilates journey.
Setting Your Pilates Goals
What goals do you have for Pilates? It’s something I ask in the beginning and it helps me guide your session. Maybe it’s to not feel pain or stiffness. Or cross training for a race (COVID excluded). How about playing with your kids? Getting down to the floor easily and back up? Walking for long periodsContinue reading “Setting Your Pilates Goals”
Why is Pilates Right for You?
Pilates is great for everyone: young, old, pre surgery, post injury, healthy, active, etc. Everyone and anyone can do Pilates. The reason why it works for everyone is I can provide modifications and adjustments for your body and needs. If you’re young, Pilates will help build muscle to provide strength for sports. If you’re preparingContinue reading “Why is Pilates Right for You?”
Pilates Power Hour
Let’s be honest: have you purchased an exercise video? One of any type: Pilates, kickboxing, “buns of steel”, P90x, the list goes on! I had one before I started doing Pilates, it was a Jillian Michaels’ dvd. It was when Biggest Loser was popular and while some find Jillian’s in your face style harsh, IContinue reading “Pilates Power Hour”
Reform the Mind
When things feel out of control the mind gravitates to the negative. A series of ‘What If’s’ consume the brain and the mind needs to fight to find the positives. Focusing on the positive is truly an exercise and is important in your Pilates practice. Joseph Pilates created a series of exercises called Contrology (knownContinue reading “Reform the Mind”
Cristina’s Pilates Journey
We start Pilates at different times, stages, and reasons. This make us unique but one thing is the same: Pilates. I asked Cristina to share her Pilates story: why she started, what it means to her, and how it has helped. Read to see if you relate! It is never too late to start! WhyContinue reading “Cristina’s Pilates Journey”
Spread the Word
Spread the word about Pilates! I’m asking you to share your Pilates experience and talk about it often with others. There are many ways to tell others about Pilates and help them start their own journey. Here are a few simple options: Tell your friends, specifically those who are active or might benefit from Pilates. ExplainContinue reading “Spread the Word”