A well aligned spine is usually in a neutral upright position, with the natural spinal curves preserved. The natural spinal curves help you to balance your body and absorb shock that comes from impact and movement. A movement that we are all very familiar with is spinal flexion. Gravity and activities we repeat throughout the…
6 Steps to Recondition the Shoulder Complex The entire shoulder complex works together as one entity but it is helpful to think of, observe, and work with all the structures in sequence. Focus on training the shoulder complex for optimal function. Start out with the following as a functional reconditioning sequence: Begin by training the…
How to prep for your Pilates class So you get this opportunity to offer an ongoing class in a new venue. You jump at the chance and find out the particulars of place, time and duration of the class. This is all key information but it doesn’t give you anything in terms of “planning power”.…
Sit fit cushion exercises for balance and core The sit fit cushion is a fantastic tool to strengthen the core. Just by sitting or standing on it, your core automatically turns on. It works at a very deep and supportive level. It’s also a great way to challenge balance. Both pelvic tilting and thoracic rotation are…
Planing your pilates class You may have found an extra hour in your schedule and want to fill it up, but starting a new Pilates class can be exciting and frustrating at the same time. Before you get your advertising out, consider these four points to make sure you’re prepared and have thought things through.…
Super salad jars for lunch We’ve all been there: an overly full day which results in running out to grab a bagel for lunch. Equally frustrating is buying yummy ingredients for a whopping salad and having to toss it all out at the end of the week because you didn’t have time to prep one…
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Assess hip abductor weakness In last week’s first installment of Hip Hip Hooray, we looked at the structure and function of the gluteus medius and minimus, and also what can happen when they are weak or dysfunctional. This week, we will learn how to do a couple of quick, observational tests to assess for hip…
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