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- 5 Steps to Pilates and Yoga Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kylie SaunderIf you’ve been teaching Pilates or Yoga for a while, you may have started to think about “going out on your own”. It’s not that you don’t love teaching where you are now. Your boss is great, you love the clients and you’re getting paid pretty well. But your heart’s desire is to ...
Views: 4335 - Fusion Fitness is Hot! Yoga, Pilates, Ballet and More - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Marcy LBored of straight-up Vinyasa yoga? Wish you could both pirouette and feel the burn? Consider some of these new fusion classes and you won’t have to choose. Yoga Pilates Yoga Pilates fuses the advantages of yoga and Pilates into one hybrid class. The practice is also called "yogilates." ...
Views: 2987 - Relieve Your Stress With Mind Body Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from sarah labdarAlthough most people feel they don’t have time to exercise, or don’t think they need to exercise, what they don’t realize is that exercise is an essential part of a healthy life style. Exercise is key to controlling weight management, protecting against various diseases and stress management. ...
Views: 1851(2 votes) - Yoga Pilates: Probably the Finest Way to Tone That Body (The Best Results for Littlest Effort) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrLife is not always easy. Maintaining a lifestyle, work, social obligations and family issues can create pressure in the day to day routine of living. Stress reduction is a common desire of many people. Yoga and pilates are two very popular ways of coping with stress. Learning effective ways of ...
Views: 2235(2 votes) - Notice to Pilates Beginners: You'll Lose Weight with These Quickly (Tips I've Been Asked to Share) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrMost people get confused when they hear the term Pilates. The term sounds like the name of an airplane. However, the term Pilates is the name of a fitness regimen designed in the 20th century by Joseph Pilates. While most contemporary schools of Pilates focus on using exercise equipment and ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - Pilates Ball Exercises: 5 Great Reasons to Get Unstable! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Pamela WhitePilates ball exercises are a quintessential part of a pilates regime. You will love it as I do. After a while, you might even consider joining the circus, you'll become so adept with the exercises! Sometimes they're also referred to as Pilates, Balance, Fitness, Swiss or Stability Balls, but ...
Views: 1608 - The True Benefits of Pilates - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from sarah labdarPilates is a form of physical fitness that has had a resurgence over the past decade. Joseph Pilates of Germany originally developed Pilates in the early 20th century. Described as ‘contrology’, Pilates is similar to corrective exercise or medical gymnastics where the mind controls muscle ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Pilates and Pregnancy are a Great Team - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Anna WehrDoes Pilates and Pregnancy Compliment Each Other? Pilates and pregnancy are a great fit, as long as you are having a normal pregnancy and consult with your doctor first. One reason why pilates for pregnancy is a good idea is because the workout is designed to make your core stronger. Having ...
Views: 1645 - 5 Good Reasons To Start Pilates - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from John BurrowHave you actually considered Pilates? These days many doctors and chiropractors really recommend Pilates to sufferers with back problems. Its also extremely popular in remedial treatments and patients who're rehabilitating right after serious accidents discover Pilates to be perfect to help and ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Tips To Make Your Pilates Workouts More Demanding - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John BurrowPilates is a really unique type of exercise that has grown substantially in popularity more than the final few many years. In many ways its in sharp contrast with traditional western workouts that follow a philosophy of "no pain no gain". Pilates is various in that it uses your body's personal ...
Views: 1500 - The Top Selling Pilates Books - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Roberto SediciasOne of the most popular books about Pilates is The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening and Toning Your Body--Without Machines, written by Brooke Siler and presented in a way that makes it easy to access and very informative. The author has credentials from ...
Views: 4791 - Pilates And Yoga - Get Fitter, Healthier And Stronger - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Neill ThompsonWhen Yoga first became popular in the western world back in the 1980's, many saw it as yet another fitness FAD that will probably blow over as quickly as some of the other diets and crazes that swept the world at that time. What most people did not know is that Yoga was much more than just a ...
Views: 1024 - Pilates Accessories That Can Improve Your Workouts - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Alyse AddisPilates has been hailed as a fitness revolution and when Joseph Pilates developed his unique exercise regime he probably never imagined that it will take off the way it did. Pilates is not just a great way to get fit but its a great way to improve muscle tone, flexibility and even lose weight. ...
Views: 932 - My Top 10 Reasons Why Meditation Rocks! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyTwo months ago now, I sent out an email to all you awesome peeps on my mailing list with a commitment. After years of ignoring a call of my heart & continually going back and forth in my mind with ‘should’ after ‘should’, but never really diving in, I finally felt ready to take the plunge on ...
Views: 2659(3 votes) - What do I look for in a Pilates Studio (and yes I own a Pilates Studio in Carlsbad, Ca.). - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Michele TandyWhat do I look for in a Pilates studio? (And yes I own a Pilates Studio in Carlsbad, California). My Experience Would you consider a person who owns a Pilates studio to be good source about how to pick a Pilates studio? Yes, I’ve owned and operated California Pilates Center in Carlsbad, ...
Views: 2839(1 vote) - Just what is pilates anyway? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Michele TandyJust what is Pilates anyway? Have you heard about Pilates? I have practiced Pilates in Carlsbad, California just north of San Diego for going on ten years and I still get that question all the time. Pilates is an exercise regime that has grown by enormous amounts in the last decade. Movie and ...
Views: 2426(1 vote) - How to Overcome Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Terry DixonAnxiety attacks and panic attacks; chronic worrying and obsessive thoughts; compulsive behaviours; irrational fears and phobias, even severe depression - these problems all involve heightened anxiety. In overcoming them, the goal is not to get rid of anxiety, for to have anxiety is normal, it ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - Yoga and Sports - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Paula WilbertYoga and Sports: Skiing It is incredible what yoga does for skiing – people can ski all day long and improve their flexibility. Conditioning before hitting the slopes can increase the safety and enjoyment of the sport. Most ski injuries occur early in the day when muscles are tight and ...
Views: 2559(4 votes) - Muscle Cramps - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Paula WilbertYesterday in my Pilates mat class, one of the participants developed a cramp in her foot. After her agony subsided, she asked “What causes muscle cramps and why do I get them so frequently in my feet?” We’ve all experienced a muscle cramp, sometimes known as a “charley horse” (wonder where ...
Views: 2885(4 votes) - Wrist Assured Gloves for Yoga and Pilates - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Paula WilbertDoes wrist strain and pain interfere with your yoga or Pilates practice? If so, the new innovative Wrist Assured Fitness Gloves and Yoga Gloves will provide the pain relief and comfort you need to continue practicing yoga and Pilates without wrist pain. Our Wrist Assured Fitness Gloves ...
Views: 4537(3 votes) - Pilates Multitoner exercise system - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from daniel loigerotIn the twenty first century, stress and poor posture are taking an increasing toll on our bodies. almost everyone has experienced that special kind of back pain that comes with working in front of our computer all day long. wouldn't you like a program that brings relief from back pain, tension ...
Views: 2308(3 votes) - Total Gym Exercise Review - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Natalie ShelbyMy Total home gym experience began when I bought one after seeing it on television about 10 years ago. For me, exercise has to be fun or I'll get bored and give up. This total body fitness gym delivers with a workout designed to give you a full body workout in about 20 minutes. I obtained the ...
Views: 3952(4 votes) - The Pilates Principles: Concentration - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Gina AxelsonThe Pilates principles are the foundation of the Pilates method and are what make the exercises so effective. Knowing and applying these principles to your workouts will help you to balance your body's musculature, prevent injuries, and maximize the results of your workouts. This month's ...
Views: 4198(3 votes) - The Benefits of Exercise in Everyday Activities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeQuestion: What daily-life activities can I do that use different muscle groups in different ways? How do I do them correctly? What muscle groups they will use? 1. Driving – Practicing Seated Posture, Relaxed Shoulders, Low Abdominal Support Sit with your back tall (adjust your rearview ...
Views: 6544(4 votes) - Developing Pilates Training Programs for Clients with Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Aliesa George"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 could be doing to focus her? ...
Views: 5885(4 votes) - Pilates and The Ankle - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bodycenter StudiosSpring is coming and exercising outside becomes more pleasant. As you head into training for your spring and summer activities, a part of the body we often forget about is the ankle. We forget until we injure them, that is. An ankle injury can really put a crimp in your training schedule. ...
Views: 3443(3 votes) - ***I Have Foot Problems - Are There Foot Exercises that Can Help? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVThis 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 and hypo mobile mid-foot ...
Views: 2475(2 votes) - ***Body Awareness, Exercise Safety, and the Potential Pitfalls of a Bad Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVI 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 it makes sense why so many ...
Views: 1981(2 votes) - ***Rowing for Cardio and Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVYesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...
Views: 3375(3 votes) - ***Knees Over Chest Is Best - For Getting Great Benefits from Pilates Training - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVI’ve been focusing a bit more on my own Pilates workouts lately - and it’s such fun to discover new things about the same old exercises I’ve been doing and teaching now for fifteen years! It’s never boring, and regardless of whether I’m teaching a client, or giving myself a workout - I’m amazed ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Body Awareness, Exercise Safety, and Ten Tips to Avoid the Potential Pitfalls of a Bad Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeI 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 it makes sense why so many ...
Views: 6989(3 votes) - Pilates Training Program Design: A Discussion About Client Safety and No Neck Flexion - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeDesigning 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 order for workout sequence that ...
Views: 5482(1 vote) - Are There Any Exercises I Can Do to Help My Foot Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeThis Foot Care Question was just submitted to me by Nicole, and I thought perhaps there are others out there searching for answers on how to alleviate foot problems and curious to know if exercise might help. Here's the Question: “I have some problems with my feet. Hyper mobile forefoot and ...
Views: 4197(1 vote) - 6 Weeks to a Bikini-ready Body - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from karon karterAh, the thrill of being fearless in your bikini. But are you fearless? If not, the problem may be that you aren't ready to strut your foxy stuff because you're dreading every lump and bump and the bulging belly on your body. Well, you don't have to spend your summer in a muumuu. Instead, get a ...
Views: 6617(2 votes) - Pilates and The Core - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Bodycenter Studios"The core" is a pair of words that have dominated the fitness industry as well as sports as of late. Everyone is selling "the core" exercises to cure all your ills. So what is the core and are you engaging it? Many people confuse doing pilates exercises with engaging the core. It is very ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - ***Questions About Becoming a Pilates Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI recently had someone drop me a contact request for Pilates Teacher Training information and thought she had some great questions that might be helpful to post in my Centerworks Pilates blog. Think I may turn this into a regular section and update & add posts with questions as they come ...
Views: 4477(1 vote) - ***Focus on Health - The Benefits of a Peaceful Mind - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHave you ever heard the term “Monkey Mind” and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild? And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing to the next and making it ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - ***Pilates Exercise Programs for Chronic Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVConsidering the large number of clients I’ve seen with chronic back and neck pain, and the great results they’ve had from participating in Pilates programs with me, I strongly agree with the findings from this recent research article I read in SOAP notes from PT Products. Exercise Underutilized ...
Views: 3514(1 vote) - ***Health Benefits, Fun and Fitness with Nintendo Wii Fit - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVWii Fitness… What Fun! I may be a bit behind the times when it comes to enjoying the fun and benefits of all the new interactive video game products on the market - like the Nintendo Wii Fit… but recently my techno-geek boyfriend purchased a Wii Fit for home. (He’s had one at work since they ...
Views: 3300(1 vote) - ***How to Find a Great Pilates Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI’m frequently asked for referrals from people across the country (and the world) in search of a Great Pilates Teacher or Pilates Studio that they can check out and take Private Pilates lessons and join group Mat and Pilates equipment classes. Here are a few frequently asked questions, and Five ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - ***Pilates Training and Peripheral Atrophy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI recieved this question about Pilates training by email today, thought it relevant for a blog posting: Question: Is Pilates appropriate for someone with peripheral atrophy? Balancing is becoming more & more difficult so yoga is no longer an option. If appropriate, please tell me where I might ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - ***Touch for Health & PKP Kinesiology - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI’ve been off the blog-wagon for the past few weeks, and am now on the band-wagon to spread the word about the benefits of Kinesiology and Touch for Health! To continue my education in Mind-Body wellness - I’ve enrolled in a series of workshops this year to learn muscle testing and body ...
Views: 2740(1 vote) - ***Improving Posture with Pilates - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVJust a quick thought… While improving posture may or may not be on the list of goals Pilates participants, it might be because posture improvement isn’t what they want, but rather the BENEFITS of correcting bad posture, which include: Reduced back and neck pain, less stress on all the body’s ...
Views: 3203(2 votes) - ***The Importance of Spine Extension - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVExtension Extension the spine is the opposite of flexion. From a terminology standpoint, it’s helpful to be specific. If the cue is “bend the spine” it could move in one of three directions. Forward (spine flexion), Backward (spine extension), or Sideways (lateral flexion). The other direction ...
Views: 4655(1 vote) - ***Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy” - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVGreat Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy” I’m thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines! Did you happen to see or hear the news? I’m not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in and brought it to my ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - ***Imagine…Life Without Feet! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOV“Foot for Thought…” As an author and advocate for foot care. And having learned the hard way with some serious foot pain issues as a competitive gymnast when I was a teenager. I’ve been on the bandwagon to spread the word about the importance of healthy & happy feet. So last night I was ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - ***6 Ways To Help Your Clients Stick with Their Pilates Workout Program - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI was eating lunch today and talking shop with one of my Centerworks-trained, PMA Certified Pilates teachers, and we ended up on the topic of: How to effectively get clients enthusiastic about Pilates, AND keep them signing up for lessons so we can really help them see the benefits Pilates has ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - ***Focus on Health - The Benefits of a Peaceful Mind - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHave you ever heard the term “Monkey Mind” and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild? And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing to the next and making it ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - ***Pilates Workouts Are For Every Body - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe Pilates Method teaches a common-sense approach to efficient movement habits for whole-body health. Every Pilates exercise combines strength and flexibility with breathing and total body awareness. Learning to pay attention to what your body is doing and how it moves is a must for getting ...
Views: 2124(2 votes) - ***Oh My Aching Feet…Foot Pain, Foot Fitness, & Pilates Exercises for Fantastic Feet! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHere are a six interesting foot facts that I found recently from the while researching foot health and exercise on the web. Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. Women have about four times ...
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