Gifaw
That’s my word for New Year’s Fitness gimmicks and fads, and it best expresses my feelings about said gimmicks and fads when the vowels are drawn out making it sound a lot like giiiiiiifaaaaaaw. I go...
View ArticleAvoiding a Pain in the Neck
Positioning the spine and neck correctly is an essential foundation for Pilates, as well as most weight training exercises, and can be a great way to avoid neck pain through improving posture. The...
View ArticleAvoiding a Pain in the Back
Maintaing a neutral spine is truly the foundation of every other strength training exercise. The basic premise is to maintain your natural neutral lower back curve, while contracting the abdominals...
View ArticleDying Bug
There are many variations and levels of the Dead Bug. This one begins with both feet flat on the floor, abs in neutral. Maintain the 90 degree angle at the knee and lift one leg, then the other. One...
View ArticleAbsolutely Essential
There are so many reasons why I am such a fan of this exercise, the Dead Bug. It works every layer of your abdominal musculature in a way that helps protect and support your back, and doesn’t strain...
View ArticlePlank It Up: Awesome Abs in Three Minutes
Why waste time doing endless crunches in multiple directions, when you can target all of your abs and back muscles with this one exercise? The plank is one of my favourite abdominal exercises, because...
View ArticleThe Merits of Mini – Awesome Abs
I looove fitness toys. At least the ones that work. I figure whatever gets you moving, from boot camp to belly dancing, is a good thing. They add variety, as well as an element of fun, and can also...
View ArticleRe”FORM” yourself. Literally.
The first time I walked into a studio full of Pilates equipment, I was afraid. One look at all the racks, ropes and springs and I was quite sure I had walked into entirely the wrong place. I had no...
View ArticlePilates Party
I’m hosting a Pilates Party, much like an Open House, on September 10th to welcome my new Pilates Reformers, and you. Come and try a free class, watch a demo and pop a party balloon for your chance...
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