A few days ago, Erinn, an instructor at the studio and long time client at the studio showed me a magazine where she was featured. It was touching showcase of the struggles that Erinn has faced in the last 20 years with her battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. As a pilates instructor, having worked...Read More
It is that time again…. back to gardening. By Vera Needham Bend, dig, shovel, repeat. I love spring and it feels great to be outside and back in the garden but because it can be physically demanding with lots of lifting and repetitive movement, this type of work has a high incident of injuries. One...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
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
How do you use small equipment in the Pilates studio? Physical Benefits of Resistance Apparatus Training• Increased muscle strength• Increased tendon strength and toughness• Increased ligament strength and toughness• Increased bone density• Increased flexibility• Improved postural support Also weighted balls, therabands and fitness circles are easy to transport and take with you to...Read More
Sometimes I forget how much I love Pilates but that isn't today. Today I am still feeling the highs from my class last night, Reformer Dynamic Flow. We are working on our back bodies and creating a flowing workout so we just don't stop. By the end of that class all of our faces are...Read More
More Waistlines….. Obliques, Obliques and more Obliques Torso twister gets your waistlines working. The challenge here is your posture. Keep hips open (think reaching thighs backwards? odd right – ask me more) and still. Hips don’t move with your ribcage. – Play with cueing your lateral systems as you twist. Want more? Pilates Teachers can...Read More
