Studio³ Blog

Studio3 Blog

Training on the Cadillac: breaking down 2 classical exercises for accessibility and functionality

Posted oninCategoriesClient Programming, Fitness Studios Toronto, Pilates Exercises, Pilates Instructor Education, Pilates Teaching Tips

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 … Continue ReadingTraining on the Cadillac: breaking down 2 classical exercises for accessibility and functionality

Challenging Balance & Proprioception on the Stability Chair

Posted oninCategoriesClient Programming, Exercise Tips & Tools, Fitness Studios Toronto, Pilates Exercises, Pilates Instructor Education, Pilates Teaching Tips

The Forward Step Up on the Chair is no easy task; the stability of the front leg while moving the body forward and up then backward and down while controlling the pedal demands focus, strength, balance and proprioception: all things … Continue ReadingChallenging Balance & Proprioception on the Stability Chair