Between the busy holiday schedules that derail regular fitness regimens and the looming pressure of making New Year’s Resolutions (not to mention all those catered cocktail parties,) December is the month that many people begin to reevaluate their workout routine. We all want to know what the best, most effective workout is for quickly whipping us back into shape, and there’s no greater debate than the ‘Cardio vs. Weight Training’ one.
Dear Ms. Annie Lowrey,
Have you ever seen a nice, polite lady from the South get really, really mad?
Well, that was me a little over a month ago after reading your New York Magazine article, “The Pilatespocalypse: How the Method that Started the Boutique-Fitness Trend is Going Bust.” You say that Pilates is over, that it isn’t as popular or relevant as the other “boutique-fitness” classes like spin or CrossFit. You write that Pilates class attendance is lower than ever and that studios everywhere are struggling to stay open. For gosh sakes, you call Pilates a fad.
Dear Annie: you are wrong. Continue reading “Dear Annie: Pilates is Here to Stay”
The Hundred is a classic Pilates exercise; in fact, it’s the first in Joseph Pilates’s Mat Sequence. Truly, this is one of my favorite exercises that I love to teach in class, or even to do myself when taking a class! This versatile exercise can be done on the Mat, Reformer, Tower and the Chair, and I just love how it engages the core and challenges us to execute it correctly every time.
The foam roller is quickly gaining popularity amongst elite athletes, fitness novices, and rehabilitation clients alike. Here at ABC Pilates, we hear all the time from our clients how tight their muscles feel, often times so much so that they’re limited in their Pilates practice. So, is the foam roller the hidden key to your workout success?
Continue reading “Just Roll With It: How to Properly Use a Foam Roller”
It’s overwhelming to think about all the routine activities that wreak havoc on our spines: from sitting, lifting and standing to running and biking (not to mention injuries, excessive weight, and muscular imbalances) one thing is clear: poor posture is taking over our bodies! Luckily for us, Pilates can help correct your poor posture and alleviate the pain that comes with it. Continue reading “Pilates for Postural Pain”
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