Category: Understanding Pilates
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Why good posture matters
Many times, clients are referred to Pilates to strengthen specific joints or target muscle groups that have become weak, tight and inhibited. Lower back is one common area of concern as are hips and shoulders. But often, they’ll find that before their instructor starts to train and strengthen the area they want to improve, they’ll hone…
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How we learn
If you’re new to Pilates, you might be realizing that there are a few things you didn’t know you could or couldn’t do. For example, there might be a balance sequence where you discover how easy it is to stand on one leg and do an overhead reach. But balance on the other leg? Forget…
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Understanding the ‘Why’ behind Pilates in order to appreciate the ‘What’ and ‘How’
When I did my Pilates certification in 1995 (!) I found myself explaining to every person who asked, what it was and why it was so amazing. At times, it was easier to just say I taught fitness and hope it quashed their questions and quizzical looks. Flash forward 26 years and here we are…