Category: Pilates Instructor Education
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Walking the Walk: breaking down the subtle & significant strengths in the way we walk
We all walk a little differently and understanding the basic, fundamental movement patterns that happen when we do is an important element to optimizing our strides. By no means a complete list, here are some key parts of this complex patterning that we do everyday. Hip Swing/Stance Leg: When we step forward the leg being…
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Quick ways to read your client: how much self-awareness do they bring to the workout?
Everyday can be a different one for your clients and you need to be aware of their daily, lived experiences. A quick catch up at the beginning is always great – asking ‘how are you feeling?’ and ‘what’s your day/week been like in terms of movement?’. But until you observe how they move, you won’t…
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Pulling from the Stability Chair to Strengthen on the Mat: Side Leg Extension
We’re doing it again – pulling from a challenging, advanced level exercise to see if we can access some great foundational movement to build strength, endurance, stamina and awareness. Some of you have commented that your clients don’t do the advanced level exercises (or at least the one’s we’ve selected) – but that’s not a…