I’ve been inundated with posts about “summer body” exercises lately. But we don’t have a “summer” body. We have a body that we use all year. One body that is our lifelong vehicle. And most fitness is focused on what it looks like. But is that really what’s important? Is a beautiful car that doesn’tContinue reading ““Summer” body”
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Practice makes possible
“Practice makes perfect” is a phrase we’ve all heard. But really practice makes possible is more accurate. Perfect isn’t really a thing. After practicing Pilates for 30 years I’m not perfect at any of the exercises but I’ve gotten quite proficient. The exercises are possible for me, through practice. I practice so I can continueContinue reading “Practice makes possible”
The cult of “core”
“Power core!” “Killer core!” “Sculpt your core!” The fitness world has jumped on the “core”bandwagon. And Pilates is often misconstrued as a “killer core workout”. People want to be “ripped” and “shredded”, which sounds quite violent! And people aren’t clumps of clay, to be “sculpted”! A “six pack” is not the physical manifestationContinue reading “The cult of “core””
So, you think you know what Pilates is?
“Oh, Pilates is just stretching.” “Pilates, that’s for your core, right?” “Pilates is just for women/dancers/athletes/rich ladies/actresses” “I’ll try Pilates once I’m in better shape.” “Pilates is too easy.” “Pilates is too hard.” When I first heard of Pilates it was 1989. I’d had a reconstructive knee surgery and I was lucky enough to beContinue reading “So, you think you know what Pilates is?”
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