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Most of my time is spent talking (and teaching) Pilates, but did you know that I have been volunteering as a run-leader for many years? Runners can be really hard on themselves for missing one run… and I like to challenge them mix things up. I know first-hand that cross-training improves performance for runners, cyclists, […]

Seasoned runners know it, and new runners NEED to know it: All of your lower-body movements require foot and ankle mobility. When you walk, squat, do stairs, or RUN, you need mobility in your misunderstood feet and ankles. Tension in the feet and ankles can contribute to other pain and injury higher up in the […]

It seems like vacation puts a real dent in our fitness momentum. Whether it is summer relaxation, all-inclusive, or travelling for work, my body seems to KNOW something is off, and starts to punish me pretty quickly. That is why I fall back on these five Pilates exercises you can do anywhere. For me, I […]