The holidays are a wonderful time to practice gratitude with friends and family and an ideal time to practice mindfulness. However, the busy-ness of the season may get us out of our normal health and fitness routine and make us feel out of balance through stress, poor eating habits, and lack of sleep and exercise. …
There are many ways that Pilates benefits the body. It is well documented that PIlates builds core strength, improves breathing and enhances posture. And as I wrote recently, it is also an excellent conditioning program for other types of athletic pursuits. In my own life, I have been able to maintain a strong and robust …
With over 25 years of experience in the Pilates and fitness industry, I’ve worked with a number of athletic abilities, including many athletes. I’ve helped gymnasts create more stability in their joints, reducing their risk of injuries. I’ve helped golfers improve their swing and runners fix their knee and hip issues. What I’ve found is …
What criteria is important when looking for a Pilates teacher? First start with thinking back on your time in school. What qualities did one of your favorite teachers have? Then, recall your least favorite teacher and why you dreaded his or her class. Of course, our preferences and needs are personal and unique. But all …
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The reformer is an iconic and signature piece of the Pilates equipment inventory. Its origins come from Joe Pilates who developed the reformer in a British internment camp during WWI. Since then the Pilates reformer has evolved into a unique piece of equipment, helping to improve strength, stability, posture and balance. At Lee Pilates Method, …
You may have heard the term “pelvic floor” in Pilates training. The pelvic floor is located between the tailbone (coccyx) and the pubic bone, spanning the base of the pelvic bowl. Pelvic floor muscles are composed of two muscles and are popularly referred to as the Kegel muscles. These muscles support the bladder and bowel …
Pilates equipment is a signature component of the Pilates methodology. The equipment originated from founder Joseph Pilates’ rehabilitation work in internment camps during WWI. He used bedsprings to create resistance for strength training for the sick internees under his care. Joe Pilates’ original equipment was the beginning evolution of all Pilates equipment and the start …
In Pilates, the core, or “powerhouse” as referred to by Joseph Pilates , is the origin of all movement. The muscles of the core work together to allow movement in different directions, support the spine and keep the organs in place. Therefore core strength and stability results in coordinated, controlled movement throughout the body …
My passion for understanding the anatomy of movement science and biomechanics has distinguished my career and Pilates method over the years. This is especially true in my work today and produces lasting change for my clients. Our work together not only strengthens their Pilates practice, it improves the way they move through the world. My …
Have you ever wondered why you don’t have a flat belly even though you are always doing crunches? Chances are you aren’t recruiting the right muscles. Instead, you are over relying on dominant muscles; the big, overused muscles like, in this case, the rectus abdominis or often the upper trapezius (upper shoulder muscles) or the …
