by Michelle Dumovich, NC
To achieve overall health, it is important to move the body every day. But did you know that it’s just as important to train your mind-set? According to research—and my own experience—Pilates improves our daily movements and also our psychological well-being.
One Pilates-based study I found fascinating was conducted in Germany and Portugal. [...]
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by Ariel Hernandez
What’s your favorite piece of Pilates equipment?
I receive this question a lot. I have to say that I love everything about Pilates, including the various equipment, but when I’m asked which piece a client should buy first, I always recommend the foam roller. It’s inexpensive and so incredibly versatile. So in this [...]
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by Risa Sheppard
When I found out that Kristi Cooper White and I shared the same birthday, July 25th (not the same year of course, but the day, or as I like to call it, Christmas in July), I knew we were destined to become good friends. With one Leo at the helm, you are sure [...]
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A big question I commonly get from students and teachers alike: What kind of Pilates equipment do I have in my home studio? Well, I actually have several pieces, but one of my favorites is the Arc. It’s lightweight, portable, versatile and inexpensive. I believe it’s a must-have piece for any studio.
My favorite move on the Arc?
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by Michelle Dumovich, NC
Sometimes it seems no matter how much food we eat, we want more. But, let’s face it: Eating more is not always great for our health. Food cravings can be especially destructive to our health. Here are a few tips to get them under control.
What are you really hungry for?
The next time you have a food craving, ask [...]
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Sustained movement along with appropriate placement of that shoulder, leg or hip plus careful alignment and a considered trajectory for each part of the body.
We know these bundled cues as the principle of Precision. But did you know that Precision has a crossover value? What’s good for the transversus, in other words, is good for the esophagus.
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Anyone who has done Pilates has some favorite (and “unfavorite”) exercises. An instructor can tell what turns clients on—they emit excited murmurs and get into position quickly; and what turns them off—those resigned sighs and hesitation. At my studio, Leg Circles are a favorite move. Most of my clients love to do them and say they feel good on their back, legs and hips.
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