Aloha! Back again with another post from Hawaii! Try the Reverse Plank to firm up the backside of your body. It will tone your rear deltoids (shoulders), rhomboids (postural muscles […]
Pilates
Posture Tips from Vacation!
Last Friday in my Mat class we discussed posture and I gave a few tips on how to improve it by just looking at how you stand. So stand up […]
Pilates Side Kicks Kneeling with Props!
The Pilates Side Kicks are an exercise designed to challenge your balance and your core plus work the outer hip and glute area. When you add a prop like a […]
Dita Davis – Fitness at Any Age – 81 Years Young!
Dita Davis is a role model and an inspiration – to me anyways! At age 81 Dita is like the energizer bunny, she just keeps going! At 81 she attends […]
Wednesday Workout! Barre Fusion for Legs
In this workout I’ll give you some great tips to tone your thighs! What you need: A chair or barre or wall for balance A thin piece of paper, a […]
Workout Wednesday – Planks
Here is your workout for this Wednesday! It’s planking! Planking is a full body workout that utilizes all the muscles in your body. It tones your arms and abs. It […]
Pilates Classical Advanced Mat Routine Part 2
Here is Part 2 of the Pilates Mat routine. You should do 8-10 repetitions of each exercise. On the Side Bends and Twists and Planking exercises do 3 on each […]
Glossary of Pilates Terms – The Zipper
Zipper – this is what I refer to when I want you to use your Pelvic Floor region. Imagine zipping up a tight pair of pants. Think of how you […]
Bending Over Backwards – Literally!
My Tuesday 9:30am Reformer Class Rocks! These ladies are one dedicated bunch! They are consistent and enthusiastic and ready to learn in every class! They are a joy to teach! […]
Classical Pilates Mat Advanced Routine – Part I
What is Classical Mat? Classical Mat is a series of exercises that Joe Pilates created and developed. The Advanced Pilates Mat Routine is meant to be performed in a specific […]