Pilates creates results not only from the time you spend doing it, but because of the lifestyle it promotes and I’m definitely not interested in assisting our beloved Pilates devotees to reverse their positively geared Pilates results before they even leave the building! So what is the best thing to eat before you come to…
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with several people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in various stages of their diagnosis. My interest in this population inspired me to get my LSVT certification (a special protocol exercise program for people with PD) and I’ve been applying the principles to both my Physical Therapy and…
Whether you’ve had a chronic injury for years or have a twinge from your last workout, injuries are painful, frustrating and often restrict your participation in the things you love doing. In this post, we’ll give you a few hints at what to do if you have an injury or condition that you are concerned…
To understand how the right foods can help you after exercise, it’s important to understand how your body is affected by physical activity. When you’re working out, your muscles use up their glycogen stores for fuel. This results in your muscles being partially depleted of glycogen. Some of the proteins in your muscles also get…
Pilates has become one of the most popular exercises for older women. Many of us are taking classes to build strength, reduce back pain, lose weight, or to improve coordination and balance. It has some similarities to yoga because it focuses on principles related to concentration, control and centering of the body. Exploring the Benefits…
Many people use Pilates to tone up and look their best, but it is also a great way to conquer pain. For those who work in offices, however, Pilates can be especially helpful. If you spend most of your time at a desk, this blog is for you! It’s well known that office work comes…
Whether you started on the mat and want to test out some apparatus work or you’ve heard buzz around studio Pilates reformer classes, hopping on the machine can be intimating and confusing at first. They are outfitted with straps, springs, and a sliding carriage, so if you’re not careful, you could actually hurt your body—or,…