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Stretching: Helpful or harmful?

Stretching: Helpful or harmful?

by Laura Helsel | Jan 5, 2020 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Pilates, stretching

Multiple studies have indicated negative effects from stretching regimes including a loss of strength and a greater chance of injury. Adjusting your stretching regime may help you gain mobility without a loss of power.

The Pilates Process™ Approach

The Pilates Process™ Approach

by Laura Helsel | Aug 3, 2018 | Fitness, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Vancouver Teacher Training Courses

Teacher training: Adapting Pilates to the person, not the person to Pilates. With the Pilates Process™ approach our concern isn’t that the client performs Pilates well, though that will eventually happen over time.  Our aim is that Pilates serves the client well...
Could Your Core Strengthening Exercises Be Making Your Back Pain Worse?

Could Your Core Strengthening Exercises Be Making Your Back Pain Worse?

by Laura Helsel | Oct 5, 2019 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Low Back Pain, muscle spasm, Pilates

Core exercises are often prescribed for chronic low back pain. Core strength and core stability exercises are different. Know which exercises and cues work for you.

Is Your Supportive Footwear Hurting Your Feet?

Is Your Supportive Footwear Hurting Your Feet?

by Laura Helsel | May 18, 2019 | Biomechanics, Feet, Fitness, Franklin Method, Pilates

  I’m not shocked by beautiful high heel shoes or men’s slick narrow dress shoes and the compromises they make to our feet. We are all fully aware, while we’re squishing our foot into a narrow stiletto, that it’s not contributing to healthy body mechanics. It...
Move Like Your Life Depends On It.

Move Like Your Life Depends On It.

by Laura Helsel | Jan 6, 2019 | Fitness, Pilates For Everyone

The research is loud and clear.
Sitting is the new smoking.
You’ve heard this line before, and it’s not just another passing trend.
If we want to improve health on all levels or increase our chances of aging well and living longer,
we have to ….

When Deep Breathing Becomes a Pain In The Neck

When Deep Breathing Becomes a Pain In The Neck

by Laura Helsel | Nov 21, 2018 | Pain management, Pelvic Floor, Pilates For Everyone, Self Care

When we feel stress rising, and start to sense pain, headaches or tension, connecting with our breath can be an effective tool. As something we do over 20,000 times per day, breathing is worth some consideration.

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