As we begin 2016 I want to start the year off right with a review of Pilates and what it means. Here we go: *Disclaimer – I have a little bit […]
Pilates 101 – A New Year Review
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Barre at The Bay
My friend Alexis helped me out with some videos recently. Alexis is a certified Pilates Instructor….she went through my very first Pilates Training. She is also a certified Booty Barre […]
Plank Routine for Stronger Core and Arms
This Plank Routine is great to build up your arm and back strength and work your core. You can modify by coming to your forearm(s) instead of your hand(s). Do […]
Scapular Exercise – Lat Pulldown
Typically this exercise is done starting with the arms up, overhead. I wanted to take that part out completely so that you don’t start with your shoulder up in your […]
Pullup Challenge – The Quest for Pullups
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 […]
The 4-1-1 on the Rotator Cuff
If you’re over the age of 30, and you’re experiencing pain and weakness in your shoulder, you’re probably suffering from a rotator cuff disorder. Simple everyday activities like changing your […]
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 […]