Motivation to Change
Research shows the challenges of creating a change in our habits. Most of us can up the chances of success by implementing these 4 fundamental rules.
Rotator Cuff Remedies
Shoulder pain is extremely common amongst the 50+ age group and it often develops without traumatic impact to the joint. No falling, no car accident, just a quickly developing annoyance that can limit the joint’s range of motion, greatly interfere with sleep and cause...
Stretching: Helpful or harmful?
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 Challenge of Verbal Editing
“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.
The Pilates Process™ Approach
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?
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.