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.
Category: Pilates
Dear Annie: Pilates is Here to Stay
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”
Try This: The Hundred
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.
Pilates for Postural Pain
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”
Lucky to Live a Healthy Life!
Stay focused on the road ahead! You are on the right track. Our studio is busier than ever, so remember to sign up to reserve your spot. Just drive yourself here and we will do the rest! Check out some of our new classes and sign up for one today.