Author: Carla Ricalis
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The misconceptions of weight loss and Pilates
Many times clients will ask if Pilates will help them lose weight. And my answer to that is that Pilates alone is not going to help you lose weight. But Pilates will definitely be a key part of a weight loss program, which is essentially a lifestyle program. Weight loss is much more attributed to…
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Getting Home Pilates workout inspiration from the Pilates Reformer
2 great workouts on the Pilates Reformer and Pilates Mat to challenge your core, strength and mobility! Reformer workout If you have the basics down on the Reformer, this is a fun, beginner to secondary level mini-workout that takes you from lying for legs to kneeling for arms, standing and into a full body position…
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Training on the Cadillac: breaking down 2 classical exercises for accessibility and functionality
Inspired by the possibilities of movement found in the Ballet Stretches, we’re adding different pulls of resistance, some Gyrotonic-inspired movement and a focus on mobilizing the hips through extension, rotation and abduction. Try all three movements, then take your clients to a sequence that demands standing, transfer of weight, balance and proprioception.