fbpx
X

Category: Pilates Tips

Try This: The Plank

Posted on by CaseyAdmin

Julianne-TipHDR

Better than a thousand ab crunches, the Plank is often voted by many fitness professionals as the BEST overall exercise you can do. The Plank not only fires up all layers of the abdominals, but it also strengthens your back, legs, arms, shoulders, and glutes. So, why wouldn’t you Plank when it does so many great things for you all in one exercise? However, it’s important to learn how to correctly perform a plank to get the maximum benefits. Holding a plank with improper form can lead to increased fatigue (meaning you can’t hold it as long) or potential back problems.

Why you should be doing the Plank

  • It strengthens your back, legs, arms, shoulders, glutes, and even your lungs!
  • It helps improve your posture, balance and flexibility

Continue reading “Try This: The Plank”

Try This: Overhead Tricep Press

Posted on by CaseyAdmin

Monica-News

Overhead Tricep Press is a great way to get amazing looking arms for summertime! I love this exercise because not only does it target that underarm area that clients always want looking tighter and toned, but it also strengthens and stabilizes the upper body.

Why you should be doing the Overhead Tricep Press

  • This exercise will strengthen your triceps along with shoulder muscles.
  • It strengthens scapula stabilizers which will give you a nice looking back.
  • It will increase torso stabilization and help with a stronger trunk.

Continue reading “Try This: Overhead Tricep Press”

Try This: Double Straight Leg Stretch

Posted on by CaseyAdmin

 

Elizabeth-Tip

The Double Straight Leg Stretch is a great and very effective abdominal exercise that targets and strengthens your core.  I love this exercise because not only are you working your upper abs, you are also targeting your hard to reach lower abs as well.

Continue reading “Try This: Double Straight Leg Stretch”

Try This: Chest Expansion

Posted on by CaseyAdmin

Blog-HDR-Megan

Clients are always asking me, “Does Pilates really make you taller?” My response: “ABSOLUTELY!” But, how?

Exercises such as Chest Expansion are the answer. We spend most days hunched over sitting at a computer, browsing on our smartphones, driving and watching television. Couple this with good old gravity, and the result is chronically poor posture and what I refer to as “Little Old Lady Syndrome,” when your body actually begins to shrink! Chest expansion can help reverse these effects and allow us to stand tall again.

Continue reading “Try This: Chest Expansion”

OUR CLIENTS SAY IT BEST...

I joined ABC looking for a yoga studio but found pilates was more of my speed. This is not just a place to exercise but an environment where friends come together to get fit, healthy, and happy.
I love the instructors who take good care of everyone. I always get the best encouragement possible! I also like the small class sizes for anything from yoga and pilates to Zumba and TRX.
Thanks, ABC Fitness Studio, for making being healthy fun!
— Candice D.
When my wife convinced me to try ABC Fitness, little did I know it would become an almost daily fixture in my life.
I enjoy multiple classes weekly and each is very special in approach to strength, balance, core, flexibility, and overall fitness. Feeling better and stronger physically leads to more enjoyment in all activities.
I feel stronger and fitter and look forward to continuing to rely on ABC Fitness as an integral part of my life.
— John T.
I’ve been doing pilates for almost 3 years now, and I feel stronger and have improved functionally in my daily activities
I was recommended by my physical therapist when I was a patient with many joint problems. My PT thought Pilates would help me, and it did!
I feel stronger, and have a better tone, range of motion, and a stronger core. I can get up from a low sofa with less effort now as my core plus legs are stronger; I owe all these improvements to Pilates. My teacher is patient and kind, always helpful — thank you!
— Surinder B.
ABC has a great variety of group classes, which allows me to take multiple classes and challenge my body in different ways. It keeps the workouts fun and interesting. It helps me reduce stress and keeps me strong!
— Natalie M.
I certainly enjoyed the Pilates session with Charlotte — it provides some pain relief, increased flexibility, and makes me want to be more active.
— Joni
I have been with ABC for about 7 years, and its biggest benefit has to be no more lower back pain and much more flexibility. Love it here!
— Mike P.
I love ABC Fitness!!! Over the years, I’ve worked out at many places, but this is the first one I absolutely love — so much so that I usually come 7 days a week! What is so special are the small classes that mean lots of individual attention, the extraordinarily knowledgeable instructors, and the nice variety of classes. It has been a huge benefit to my well-being.
— Linda T.
My balance has definitely improved, and I feel stronger. The ABC classes are wonderful! Zumba has always been a joy. Great to dance, dance, dance!
— Brenda
ABC has helped me heal from knee surgery. The classes and teachers are amazing! It is a very welcoming and friendly studio.
— Helene C.

JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

BE IN THE KNOW

Follow us
@abc_fitstudio