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Pilates in Costa Rica

It wasn’t but a couple weeks after the Pilates Roundtable in West Palm Beach, that I booked a flight for Costa Rica. The three week trip was part of my plan to decompress and take some time off for the summer. I enrolled myself in a Surf, Photography and Spanish program through School of the World in Jaco (one of the more popular beaches located in Central Pacific Coast).... Continue ...

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The Psoas is NOT a Hip Flexor

photo credit: Wendy LeBlanc Arbuckle Director of Pilates Center of Austin. The psoas is not a hip flexor – okay, there I have said it!  Usually I warm my students to this idea before I spring it on them. However, I guess I am feeling bold.  Whether or not you agree with me that the psoas is something other then a flexor muscle, I invite you to test out my reasoning... Continue ...

Sports-Specific » Pilates training for sports enthusiasts and professionals

Ready to Tri Pilates? Part 2

The swim section of a triathlon is the first of the three legs in a triathlon.  It includes the official start of the race, and usually is the most hectic portion of the race.  The swim leg is held in a large body of water, like an ocean or lake, and the swimmers must complete a course that could be as long as 2 miles, depending on the length of the triathlon. Most triathletes... Continue ...

Product Review » Pilates equipment, DVD's, apparel and more

Pilates DVD – Jennifer Kries Master Trainer Series

This collection of Pilates DVDs is the work of well known presenter and teacher trainer, Jennifer Kries. The series offers 5 DVDs; 4 of which address the different Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, and Ladder Barrel) and the fifth which addresses Pilates mat work. Kries is a second generation instructor and teacher trainer and has studied with Romana Kryzanowska,... Continue ...

Business » Pilates business, marketing and sales resources for professionals

Balancing Pilates with your Commitments

Amanda and her family I am one of the many, many Pilates Instructors who teach because I love the Method, not because it earns me a living.  To do that, I have a full-time job.  In addition, I have two children under the age of two.  Because teaching Pilates is such a personal choice, not often looked at as a “job,” Pilates Instructors must constantly search... Continue ...

Videos » Pilates exercises and tips

Pilates Spine Twist Exercise Video

This video illustrates the Pilates Spine Twist exercise. This exercise is great for spinal rotation. The Spine Twist exercise targets the transversus abdominis, pelvic floor, obliques and scapular stabilizers. Focus on maintaining abdominal contraction to prevent extension of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Maintain scapular stabilization and avoid ballistic movement.... Continue ...