On Technique Tuesday we bring you a little insight, motivation, or recommendation to help you through your week. Check out this Tuesday tip given by Joseph Pilates:
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By Suzanne Meledeo As Pilates instructors, we encounter clients on a regular basis with common postural deviations. Most of these clients experience pain daily due to the misalignments of the spine and pelvis. We have the opportunity to work…
Why did you start taking Pilates classes? I first started taking Pilates classes because of my work in a classical dance company. Because of the continuous repetitive high-level work as a dancer, I found my body needed something that would…
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By Zoey Trap, MS All of the benefits that healthy clients gain from Pilates are also available to overweight and obese students (Cakmakci, 2012). Learning how to think about larger bodies and how they relate to Pilates exercises, equipment and…
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By Suzanne Meledeo The “six degrees of separation” theory purports that every person on the planet is connected by by knowing six or fewer people. Thinking about this got me mulling over the concept of spinal articulation and how important…
Why did you start taking Pilates classes? I started to take Pilates classes hoping to acquire the special approach to enhance my over 15 years of teaching fitness. What inspired you to become a Certified Peak Pilates® Instructor and then…
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By Suzanne Meledeo Think back to your favorite instructor or teacher. What made this person your favorite? What does it take to become a beloved instructor? My favorite instructors were kind and supportive, but also firm and direct. They pushed…
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See the many functionalities of the Peak Pilates® MVe® Reformer and Tower. Maximum Versatility Exercise, or our MVe line of metal equipment, is the first Pilates equipment line that pairs high-quality, innovative, stackable equipment with cutting-edge instructor training and expertly…