If you’re considering trying a Pilates class, you might notice that there are different types of classes. Finding the style of Pilates right for your objectives and goals will be key for your practice to thrive. You might go all-in on one type of Pilates flow, or find that a combinatio...
In my 50's, menopausal, on HRT, low energy, loss of fitness, weight gain etc blah blah blah! I need to start an exercise routine (I do a brisk walk w...
More recently, I had a really good friend who opened up a Pilates reformer studio. I remember thinking how awesome this area would be if we just had one of those. Flash forward.And there it is. Beautiful, complete with all of the necessary equipment, and enticing mostly women from around...
Not to downplay it, but birth is just a day or two—postpartum is years long. Who you were before you gave birth does not exist anymore. It’s a hard reality to hear because society tells you you’re supposed to be that person again. Do you think there’s a particular stigma here...
One day suddenly seems like one year and you start feeling that you are running out of time. Does it happen to you too? When that happens it really helps me to step back a little bit and remind myself that I still have plenty of time, and that it doesn’t matter if it takes 2,...
When did “adult” become a verb? Why does everything feel so hard? Not just for those of us with disabilities, but for so many? I did not create this sticker. I found it here: https://bigmoods.com/products/i-put-on-pants-today-trophy-sticker I don’t think social media is ...
Before we begin each class, I always mention to “modify as necessary.” If a move that is instructed does not feel good, modify it or don’t do it. Speed too fast? Slow it down and do your best. Riding standing up bothering your knees? Stay in the seat. As an instructor, I wan...
So I have. For the first time since moving to Baltimore, about three years ago, I have consistently gone to pilates class twice a week for about two months now. This is huge! To mix things up I started mountain biking as well. I go on Thursdays with a large group of men a few wo...
advises long. does pilates count as exercise? 'pilates is most definitely exercise and when performed correctly it's very challenging,' says long. 'as an exercise, it counts as a muscle-strengthening workout. plus, you're able to work the whole body through pilates. it challenges your ...
Strength Training Our no-nonsense guide to 'bingo wings' 'I started Pilates at 43, and it changed my life' Use 'lengthened supersets' for 43.3% more muscle 'I practised pistol squats for 4 weeks' 49 dumbbell exercises for your full body ...