by Joyce | Aug 21, 2021 | Blog, Pilates Exercises
Most Pilates Apparatus sessions begin with a warm-up on the Pilates Reformer. This is a resistance-based machine that allows you to work hard, stretching and lengthening while also minimizing joint work. This is why it’s perfect for beginners as well as advanced...
by Joyce | Jun 26, 2021 | Blog, Pilates Exercises
If you’ve taken a Pilates mat class before, then you’ve likely done 1/2 roll backs. I’ve provided a variation to this sound workout by adding a Pilates Magic Circle. You can find them in any fitness stores, online or even try Target or Walmart....
by Joyce | Jun 23, 2021 | Pilates Exercises
Hot summer months mean record-high temperatures and potential exercise risks. Our bodies can easily become overheated, and we forget the basics to help us stay fit in the heat. Here are some great fitness tips with a Pilates twist so you stay healthy and strong this...
by Joyce | Jun 22, 2021 | Pilates Exercises
Are you looking for a great stretch for your hamstrings? Maybe you did a nice workout at the gym – whether on your own or in a group fitness class setting – and you just need a little more stretching. We do this particular hamstring stretch in my Pilates...
by Joyce | Jun 5, 2021 | Blog, Pilates Exercises
If you follow fitness workout trends, you know they often come and go. Popular workouts are seen on TV, fitness sites and at your local gym. Have you noticed that some go away within a few years (or maybe even within the SAME year?) That can be annoying, right, as you...
by Joyce | May 26, 2021 | Blog, Pilates Exercises
We’ve talked about how popular the Pilates Rollup is in mat classes as well as other popular workout trends. But, are you performing this move correctly? We often see people pull from stronger muscle groups and not use their core properly in this exercise....
