Pilates rollup tips In a previous Shoptalk post, Why can’t I do a rollup, we learned that executing a successful Pilates rollup requires more than strong abs. A rollup starts with an ab curl (rectus abdominis and obliques) to curl our head up over our ribs. Then we add hip flexors (primarily psoas) to lift…
Stretches and exercises for Plantar Fasciitis In Part 1 of Pesky Plantar Fasciitis, we learned about what the condition is, what can cause or contribute to it, and some of the non-exercise-based treatment approaches. Part 2 focuses on the stretches and exercises you can do at home that are helpful in alleviating the discomfort of…
Flexibility without stretching You won’t be met with any argument from me when you tell me that stretching feels so good. Even my golden retriever loves to stretch into some of the most luxurious down dogs and up dogs I have seen. But for dogs stretching isn’t complicated; they just do what feels natural for…
Combining manual and movement therapy Have you ever had a client come for a Pilates session with a particular complaint and, no matter what approach you tried, it didn’t work or it got worse? In which case, your client may have felt discouraged and wondered what to do next. Perhaps, you have felt you sometimes…
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is a condition in which the plantar fascia is irritated and develops tiny tears. The plantar fascia ligament is a flat band of connective tissue under the sole of your foot that runs from you heel to all five toes.…
Pilates teaching tips When you first start teaching, you’re so nervous that you just want to get through the class. As years go by, you go grow and develop into someone who can deliver a class with ease and essentially go into autopilot. Whether you’re a new Pilates teacher or have had some experience, self…
Break into the Pilates field Whether you’re looking to break into the Pilates field, add a few hours to your schedule or find a new place to call your home studio, you’ll need to seek out Pilates jobs and apply. Below are some of our best job-related resources. We hope you find them helpful. The…
Theraband & Pilates exercises Have you heard that Pilates will help you build strong lean muscles and that you will feel like you are lengthened? Truth be told, this is not exact in nature as I would be much taller than my given 5 feet 1 and ¾” for the amount of Pilates I have…
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