Category Archives: Pilates

Video: Pilates Fundamentals Part 3

Pilates Fundamentals 2

Ok friends, here is the last video of the three-part Pilates fundamentals series. In this video, I share some of my favorite mat exercises, like the single and double leg stretch. I also walk you through the roll-up and the swan. Remember, I go into much more detail about proper form, alignment, purpose, and goal of

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Video: Pilates Fundamentals Part 2

Pilates Fundamentals 2

If you watched the first part of the series and practiced your toe taps, you can probably already tell that the moves that seem “easy”, are not. Especially, when you focus on the goal of the movement and do the exercise with good form. Does that sound like a drag? Why would you want to

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Video: Pilates Fundamentals Part 1

4-7-2013

The Pilates Fundamentals Series is here! This video is the first video of a three-part Pilates 101 or Pilates Fundamentals series that will cover important concepts and exercises, including locating neutral spine and imprint, pelvic stability, spinal articulation, and exercises, like bridging, 100s, leg circles, single leg stretch and much more! I often get questions

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Focus Makes A Difference + What’s This Mind-Body Connection?

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When people talk about Pilates, they usually say something about the mind-body connection. But what is this mysterious mind-body connection? Seriously. Is it just something people say? Does it actually mean something? When I started learning about Pilates, I became familiar with the principle of concentration, almost right away. It was simple – if I

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Video: Myofascial Shoulder Release With A Foam Roller + Week 4 of Plank Challenge

2-22-13 Video Friday

Are you sore from all the planking? I know the Plank Challenge is tough, but I am so proud of you for sticking to it! It’s finally week 4 so, there is a new plank routine. If you need a refresher of this week’s routine, check out this video, where I walk you through all the

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