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.
by Laura Helsel | Nov 8, 2019 | Biomechanics, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Teaching Tips
“See all. Ignore most. Correct the essential.”
This Eric Franklin quote highlights the challenge we face as teachers in deciding when to correct and when it’s more powerful and positive to pass. It’s not about the cue it’s about the result.
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...
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.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 19, 2019 | Biomechanics, Feet, IT Band, Pilates
A personal success story. I continue my year long obsession with all things feet, from healthy mechanics and strengthening to looking at our footwear choices and the impact they have on our health. Here I’ll share with you a specific case study, an example of a...
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...
