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We are mid-year 2008 and planning our continuing education for the rest of the year. There are many educational opportunities still to come this year, so get your calendars out and prepare to expand your horizons! John Garey Summer School Special Become Stott Pilates® Fully Certified this Summer Starts July 7 Liz Koch Psoas Workshops and Retreats Summer TeleClass Starts July 8 2008 IDEA World Fitness Convention July 8-12, 2008 Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas, Nevada DCAC Fitness Convention July 30- Aug 3, 2008 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Alexandria, Virginia Gyrokinesis Pre-Training with Victoria Limadibrata July 18-20 and 25-27, 2008 La Verne, CA Contact: Victoria Limadibrata at 562-607-8599 or email integratedmovt@aol.com $550... Continue ...

Posted on July 2, 2008 By Kelley Ranaudo

Upcoming Interview and New Pilates Exercise Video

Well the dog days of summer are setting in, especially in Central Florida where it feels like it’s a 110º in the shade. Summer officially starts on the 21st of June but it seems like we’re already deep into the heat. Kids are finishing out their year of school and many parents are in a quandary about how to keep them busy! How many days until school starts?! Summer brings about thoughts of vacations, maybe taking a trip to the beach or hanging out by the pool. Or, possibly visiting another town or country is in the near future. Whatever your summer plans hold for you, be sure to keep checking in with us for upcoming feature stories. We have an interesting interview with Joan Briebart of The PhysicalMind Institute who... Continue ...

Posted on June 5, 2008 By Beth Begelman

Pilates Lateral Flexion Side Leg Exercise Video

This video illustrates the Lateral Flexion exercise of the Side Leg Series. It is obviously a great exercise for lateral flexion and balance. The Lateral Flexion exercise targets the transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, obliques, quadratus lumborum, adductors and abductors. Focus on maintaining the engagement of the abdominals and transversus abdominis. Avoid sinking into the floor on your supporting side. Keep inner thighs connected and reach long out of the feet and head. Stabilize the scapulae to avoid tension in your trapezius. To modify the exercise, keep the upper body on the floor and just lift the legs. You can also add a ring or small ball between the lower legs to add resistance and help maintain the inner... Continue ...

Posted on June 4, 2008 By Kelley Ranaudo

Pilates Side Bend Exercise Video

The Side Bend exercise is to enhance lateral mobility of the spine. It primarily targets the transversus abdominis, obliques and scapular stabilizers. Attention should be paid to the abdominal contraction to maintain rib connection and prevent the hips and shoulders from rotating. The cervical spine should stay aligned with the thoracic spine. The Side Bend can be modified by: a) bringing the feet closer to or further away from body to increase/decrease difficulty. b) Leave the bottom knee on the mat, do not fully extend that leg (less pressure in the supporting arm & shoulder). As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any exercise program. If you should experience any... Continue ...

Posted on May 8, 2008 By Beth Begelman

Pilates Day 2008

This year Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) celebrates Pilates Day on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at St. Philip’s Academy in Newark, New Jersey. The event benefits Pilates in the Schools, which is an initiative started by the PMA to promote health to our kids. Are you planning any special events for the big day? We are curious what Pilates instructors all over the world are doing for Pilates Day. Email us what you will be up to. Our Studio is offering some new classes during the month of May and some training package specials. Whatever you decide… do a few Teasers and enjoy the day!!  Continue ...

Posted on May 1, 2008 By Kelley Ranaudo

STOTT PILATES® Celebrating Twenty Years

Necessity is the mother of all invention. That is what Lindsay and Moira Merrithew learned when they first started in the Pilates industry in the mid-1980s. Moira needed a reformer to train her clients so Lindsay designed one. Twenty years and a lot of reformers later, the Merrithews, founders of STOTT PILATES ® are instrumental individuals in the Pilates industry. Download the PDF about the Merrithews and the history of STOTT PILATES ® in an article published in the January/February 2008 issue of Fitness Business Canada. It’s a very interesting article.  Continue ...

Posted on April 24, 2008 By Beth Begelman

Pilates Training in Rhode Island

Thank you for your feedback! We have been receiving great comments about Pilates Digest and good resources to post for everyone to read. Our goal is to connect to the Pilates Industry so we all stay “In the Know.” Please continue to tell us what you are doing out there. It is hard to get the word out and we are here to help. We have posted new events in our certification and workshop section happening at Evolution Bodywork & Nutrition in Rhode Island. They will be hosting the well known Kane School of Core Integration, which is based in New York City. Wish I could be there! Check it out!  Continue ...

Posted on April 17, 2008 By Kelley Ranaudo

Embrace your fears and you will be grateful!

Much to my own dismay I am addicted to “Dancing with the Stars” the ABC reality show. I didn’t watch it for the first few seasons but got hooked when Emmitt Smith, the former Dallas Cowboy running back was on the show and became a contender for the coveted “Mirror ball” trophy. He won! It was awesome to watch him perform in an event that was totally out of his comfort zone. Ever since, I have faithfully watched (on DVR of course—who has two hours to sit in front of the TV?) I watched the results show this week and one of the contestants, Adam Corolla, got me thinking. He was voted off (I guess it’s better to say that he didn’t garner enough votes to stay) and during his exit interview he looked directly at... Continue ...

Posted on April 10, 2008 By Beth Begelman

Liz Koch Teleclass on the Psoas Muscle

I am always trying to find time to go to one more training seminar. I love learning, don’t you? I think I will always feel like I just can’t get enough new information. Most seminars in our field sound exciting and always have tons of content we all need. Well, Liz Koch, who has spent 30 years teaching and writing about the iliopsoas muscle, is making it easier for us. I have wanted to attend her seminars for years, and it just hasn’t worked out logistically. She is hosting her first teleseminar on the Psoas muscle. If you have an interest or would like a deeper understanding of the Psoas muscle, you can attend this from the comfort of your own home. It starts next Wednesday, April 9th for five consecutive weeks... Continue ...

Posted on April 5, 2008 By Kelley Ranaudo

“Spring” into action and motivate your clients

The days are longer and are finally getting warmer and for those of you living in colder climates, you are beginning to shed the extra clothes you’ve been wearing to stay warm since the fall. Spring is like a breath of fresh air—you feel invigorated and excited. Let that excitement spread to your clients. Make sure you let them know how happy you are to see them each time they walk in the door. March is just about the time when those folks who made New Year’s resolutions about losing weight and getting into shape begin to lose their motivation and drop off. It’s important to keep them interested in their workouts. If they don’t seem excited, find out why and make it your job to keep them coming back. You already... Continue ...

Posted on March 27, 2008 By Beth Begelman

“In the Know” in the Pilates industry

What is going on in the Pilates industry? Better yet…what is NOT going on in the Pilates industry? Our industry is exploding and we want to keep you “in the know”. If you are in the sports arena and you haven’t tried Pilates, chances are, you have thought about it. Pilates is the missing piece to many sports enthusiasts programs. I have come across many Pilates websites geared to one specific sport including tennis, horseback riding, kayaking, golf and more. It is exciting and we are working to bring you more of this exciting training information. Hear it from those in the industry who are already practicing what works. I recently wrote about golf and Pilates for Pilates Digest and the March 2008 issue of Golf... Continue ...

Posted on March 20, 2008 By Kelley Ranaudo

Pilates Digest Website Launch Press Release

Orlando, FL – February 2008 – The founders of Pilates Digest, announce the official launch of www.PilatesDigest.com, an online community resource for Pilates professionals and enthusiasts. Co-founders Kelley Ranaudo and Beth Begelman recognized the need for an online community resource in the Pilates industry in which information would be readily available regarding all aspects of Pilates. Whether you are a certified instructor, desire to teach Pilates or want to continue to enjoy Pilates as a practitioner, you will find articles and videos of interest. Every month Pilates Digest will post articles including: interviews with Pilates professionals, owners and industry insiders called Industry Insider, Sports-Specific articles... Continue ...

Posted on February 14, 2008 By John Ranaudo

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