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 …
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 …
There’s a lot of pressure to start off the New Year on the right foot. That’s why we see gyms packed with people at the start of the year. Only to find that many people don’t last past February! That’s why it’s important to set realistic wellness goals for the New Year that you can …
The holiday season is a wonderful and festive time of year for many of us. However, it is often hard to stay in our workout routine during the holidays. Between shopping, holiday parties, traveling, and those year-end work deadlines, it can be hard to stay on track. The good news is that with a little …
What’s at the core of movement? Our core. We need our core muscles in order to improve our physical abilities and reduce pain while exercising. These muscles help us stabilize our pelvis and spine while improving posture and alignment. That’s why in Pilates, moving from our core is actually one of the eight Pilates movement …
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It may surprise you to know that the shoulder is one of the most unstable joints in the body. It is made up of three bones: the collar bone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula) and the upper arm bone (humerus). The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint that allows for the possibility of a wide …
Have you ever noticed that when we look ahead, we tend to shift our head and neck forward? This is something called “Forward Head” posture. This is a common problem from a Pilates and postural alignment perspective that we want to avoid! Forward Head is misalignment of the head and neck, in which the head …
