We are at the end of our instructor challenge for 2017. We found it hard to fit a Pilates workout in (and we were not allowed to use the classes we taught) with sickness, holidays and just general life. But my gosh my body feels amazing. Here are some images of the triumphs of...Read More
Why Soccer Stars From the UK are Turning to the Mat Soccer is widely recognized as one of the toughest sports on the body. The combination of aerobic and anaerobic movements works the joints and muscles hard, and has often led to career ending injuries. As players try to prolong their careers many are embracing...Read More
There was a comment on one of my posts of alternate classical exercises saying “just do the original version”. So why am I showing variations? Well Pilates is more than the mat exercises and many people cannot and will never be able to do the mat work exercises (and that is OK). Pilates is still...Read More
#2 exercises this Month is the Roll up. Ivana is doing it on the cadillac, this version helps you make a connection through your shoulder girdle to your waistlines. Really great for finding the articulations through your spine. Another option would be a half roll back. Do this for finding the curve of your...Read More
Every year in March, you can see people posting their march matness exercises. Traditionally it is the traditional matwork series from Joseph Pilates. We decided to do something a little different… the instructors at Pilates in Guelph are going to show you variations of the ‘classical’ exercises but we are also going a step...Read More
Today I am joined with Erinn, who has been a longtime client and now coworker at Pilates in Guelph. Erinn has a hip and elbow replacement and we have worked over the years to strengthen her body during her challenges with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This exercise is Knee Stretch – Flat back. For Erinn,...Read More
Feeling strong! I will admit. I am never going to be model skinny. I am never going to be tall. And I will never eat like I would need to to have a 6 pack – I just like my sweets and wine too much. However, I am strong and capable. The other day,...Read More
February is all about LOVE at the studio. We are once again asking our clients to tell us what they love about Pilates by posting it on a heart and displaying it in our waiting room. I thought it only fair that your instructors do the same – letting you know why the...Read More
