Posts Tagged ‘pilates’
Breathing: Belly Breathing Does Not Exist
Breathing is one of the most natural things we are designed to do. Yet, we complicate it. We should breathe in, breathe out. Simple. But are you really using the primary breathing muscle? What is the quality of your breath? Is it deep? Shallow? Low? High? There is a lot of poor information circulating in regards…
Read MoreVideos on Vimeo: They Benefit Everyone
The big question I keep hearing is: Would any of these videos benefit me? Quick answer: Yes, these videos are for EVERYONE. I currently teach a mat Pilates class with ~50 people in it each week. The age of participation ranges from 12 to 75 years old. They all love it for different reasons. After releasing these videos last week,…
Read MoreVideo Blog: Activate the Core!
A friend of mine recently had a baby and asked: “So what is the best way to start building back my abdominal muscles?” Without getting into detail about core anatomy or into a debate over which muscles are really part of the core and blah, blah, blah, I’m certain we all agree we need the inner abdominal layers.…
Read MoreVideo Blog: “Lean Into the Wind”
Last month, Pilates for Triathletes Run Part II: “Lean Into the Wind” was published in the Pilates for Triathletes Series. The blog discussed the importance of neutral spine for optimal running. This is a continuation of that blog post. Below is a short video (2:16 min) on how to master: “Lean Into the Wind.”
Read MorePilates for Triathletes Run Part II: “Lean Into the Wind”
Running. You either love it or you hate it. But, because it is a convenient form of exercise, a lot of people choose to run…with or without the love. And, most runners don’t usually think about their trunk position while running; they just get up and run. However, the position of the spine in space has significant impact on musculoskeletal…
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