The Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing for Pilates
Did you know that the diaphragm plays an important role in our breathing? The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle that lies at the...
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Kris
- Jan 20
- 3 min
What is Piriformis Syndrome and How Can You Relieve it?
The piriformis is a flat, band-like muscle that is located in th buttocks near the top of the hip joint. It runs from the lower spine...
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Kris
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
What is Proprioception and Why is it Important?
Proprioception, also known as kinesthesia, is the body's ability to sense where it is, how it moves, and what it is doing. For example,...
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Kris
- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
The Benefits of the Pilates Side Leg Series
The Side Lying Leg Series is a staple of the Mat Pilates program. The exercises target the smaller muscles in the hips that stabilize and...
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Kris
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
How Pilates Can Help With Digestion
The digestive system can become more sluggish in the winter months, especially during the holidays when we eat foods that can be higher in c
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Kris
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Core Strength vs. Core. Stability
The terms core strength and core stability are often used to describe training of the trunk and core muscles. The two terms are very...
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Kris
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
5 Common Mistakes When Working the Core
The core is the most important area of the body to strengthen. It provides the foundation to support and stabilize the body. There are many
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Kris
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
The Benefits of Pilates for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
October is breast cancer awareness month. The diagnosis of breast cancer is scary and life-changing. Breast cancer is the second most...
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Kris
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Static vs Dynamic Core Exercises: What's the Difference?
There are many ways to strengthen the core, the area of the body that includes the transverse abdominis, the internal and external...
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Kris
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor consists of muscles and connective tissue that attach to the bones at the bottom of the pelvis. You can imagine it as a...
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Kris
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
Four Exercises to Improve Your Posture
Having good posture not only helps you look better, it helps to develop strength, flexibility, and stability in your body. This leads to...
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Kris
- Aug 5, 2022
- 1 min
What is a Magic Circle?
The Magic Circle or Pilates ring as it is often called, is one of the most popular props for Pilates exercises. It is a metal ring with 2...
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Kris
- Jul 22, 2022
- 1 min
Five Myths About Pilates
Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for many reasons : strengthening the core, improving posture, decreasing back pain, preventing...
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Kris
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
4 Ways Pilates can help your Golf Game
Golf is a game that emphasizes rotation, trunk stability, flexibility in the spine. The movements can be dynamic and over time the...
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Kris
- May 13, 2022
- 2 min
Is Mat Pilates Right for You?
Mat Pilates is a great way to build your core strength and stability. Find out more about the benefits of mat Pilates.
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Kris
- Apr 16, 2022
- 2 min
Yoga and Pilates...what's the difference?
As a Pilates Instructor, I often get asked about the difference between Yoga and Pilates. There are many benefits to both practices;...
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