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Just because they’re called runner’s injuries it doesn’t necessarily mean that you got it from running. Well, you did… but you didn’t. Let me explain myself. There are many common “runner’s injuries” that can occur, like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, IT band syndrome, runner’s knee, and Achilles tendonitis to name just a few. Yes, you […]
Sometimes, I look back and wonder why I started working in the fitness industry. I have a deep passion for Pilates now, and I feel so grateful that I can make a positive difference in someone’s life, but that wasn’t why I started teaching in the first place. Honestly, being a fitness instructor was a […]
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the March MATness social media campaign that’s meant to bring the Pilates community together by sharing the original Pilates mat work. Whether you want to follow me this month on Instagram or join yourself, it’s a lot of fun. What is March MATness? Benjamin Dengenhardt of 360° Pilates […]
If you’re serious about improving your running and lessening the associated aches and pains, you need to do more than just run. There are certain things that runners especially need to focus on to counteract the repetitive movements and correct the imbalances that running creates. The best workout for runners is going to include strength […]
I really wish I could shout from the rooftops that you don’t need to be flexible to do Pilates! I hear and see the fear in new or potential clients all the time; they’re nervous to try because they have an image in their mind that Pilates is for people who are already fit, strong, […]
If you don’t do Pilates regularly, you may wonder how you’ll feel with consistent practice. Over the past fifteen years of teaching Pilates, I’ve learned that it’s usually when someone stops doing Pilates that they notice how much it has been helping them. That’s probably because Pilates helps your body move better and with more […]
Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly painful and uncomfortable. I’ve had it three times in my life, and the first two times it was “cured” by wearing orthotics. The last time it flared up was a few years ago and it was the worst of the three. This time around, though, I learned that Pilates can […]
I often wish that I’d started Pilates much earlier in life. Knowing now that I can prevent back pain with Pilates, I could have avoided a lot of agony over the years. Have you ever had a really sore back? You know the kind I’m talking about; the constant aching and shooting pain when you […]
Next up in my series on the Pilates apparatuses: the Pilates Tower and Cadillac. These “versions” of the more popular reformer (at least on social media) have a lot to offer and are pretty neat in their own right. They’ve even got photogenic exercises like the candlestick and walkover to impress your friends and family. […]
Have you ever wondered who does Pilates? When I started teaching Pilates in the mid-2000s, there were very few Pilates studios in my community and surrounding cities. There are more now, but still not as many as, say, yoga studios or cross-fit gyms. Many people haven’t even heard of Pilates! It’s almost a secret method […]
The reformer in Pilates is probably the most well-known of all the apparatus in a Pilates studio. It really is the centrepiece. It’s also a strange-looking contraption that can be intimidating when you first use it, which is why I do introductory sessions with new clients. So what is the reformer, exactly? Let’s find out. […]
Are you planning the new year and a new you? I’d like to challenge you with a different approach. How about new year, evolving you? We’re constantly learning, changing and evolving – and it can happen all year long! Setting big goals for yourself is a great way to ensure you keep evolving, so set […]
If you want to get the most out of your workouts, you need to be dripping sweat, collapse on the floor, and have major muscle pain, right? I’ve seen those people many times at the gym, and I grimace thinking about how sore they’re going to be the next day. I’ve also seen the same […]
Sometimes, life gets crazy. Right now, it’s the holidays, but it’s not unusual to find yourself overwhelmed or out of routine at any time of year. Spring Break, summer holidays, or even a sick person at home can get you off-balance in life. It’s these times that fitness often falls to the side, but in […]
Back when I was in my early twenties teaching fitness, I didn’t pick up that people in my classes might feel anxious on their first day or that I was a new instructor to them. Looking back, it’s weird that I didn’t see it because I personally had experienced those feelings. I was young and […]
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