Last month I looked at the Sit to Rise Test. All month long I focused my classes on doing more leg work to help with this test. This next challenge, I […]
Pullup Challenge – The Quest for Pullups
Workouts
Standing Arms on the Reformer
This standing arm workout is great for individuals who may have a hard time sitting or kneeling on the reformer. It’s also a nice change of pace for those that […]
Pilates on the Ball Workout
Adding a stability ball makes the Pilates exercises way more challenging because you add a balance component. An unstable surface challenges your core a lot more. Even if you suck […]
The Pilates Jumpboard Routine
I want to finish off the month of Leg Work strong by ending with this Pilates Jumpboard video. The Jumpboard is designed to be able to do jumping (plyometric) exercises […]
Barre Fusion for Lean Legs!
I teach a Barre Fusion Class at Bay Club San Francisco on Wednesdays at Noon every week. It’s a 45 minute high energy class! Come join me some time! Special Barre […]
Tuesday Teaser
Todays Pilates Teaser shows you a Mat version and a version on the Cadillac. Do 3 sets of the exercis 10 Bicep curls while you maintain the scoop of your abdominals […]
November Challenge – The Sitting/Rising Test
As I was reading my “O” magazine last week, I came across an interesting article. It talked about the correlation between sitting and rising up off the floor and your life expectancy. […]
Teaser Tuesday! Tuesday Teaser!
Today’s Teaser is of the Twisting version. Use your waist (obliques) to twist you, more so than your limbs. I have 3 versions for you today progressing from moderate to […]
Chest Opening Exercises
Try these 3 exercises to open up tight chest muscles, undo rounded shoulders from sitting all day and get relief from carpal tunnel or tennis elbow. Take 5 minutes each […]
Teaser Tuesday
The Pilates Teaser is one of my favorite exercises because it is challenging. Even the modified versions of this exercise are complex and challenging. To do it correctly is empowering, […]