I’m in the same boat as everyone else, wondering when the world will be open again and what will that look like for my Pilates practice. Here in Portland I’m just awaiting the state’s decision on a date. Then it will be a new way of working, with face masks and 6 feet of socialContinue reading “The future of fitness”
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Movement makes muscle
Often fitness focuses on muscle. Exercises isolate a muscle to “tone” and strengthen. This is a bit backwards as the purpose of muscles are movement! Pilates teaches movement and muscles learn to stabilize, mobilize, strengthen and stretch through movement. Movement patterns matter more than muscle “tone”. This is because our bodies are made to move.Continue reading “Movement makes muscle”
Online sessions, a testimonial
Pilates is usually done in a studio but in these times doing sessions online is the only option. I’ve been teaching online for about a year now and have gotten quite comfortable with it. I’m very happy to be working with people who live all over the country and the world. Even without the equipmentContinue reading “Online sessions, a testimonial”
Online sessions
In light of the current pandemic situation many of us are stuck at home. Many of us are feeling stressed and uncertain. In a time like this exercise is very important. I’m offering a pay what you can sliding scale for sessions via video chat. You can have a private session from home and getContinue reading “Online sessions”
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