Bridge: Why we LOVE it!
Why do we “Bridge” in almost every Pilates class? Simple – this basic exercise has a LOT of BANG for the buck: -strengthens glutes, hamstrings and abs -stabilizes shoulders -improves posture -helps prevent low back pain What does proper Bridge position look like? -a straight line that starts from the shoulders and continues up through […]
Twist & Shout
Call it what you want: rotation, spiraling or twisting, the rotational movement of your spine FEELS DIVINE! And there are many ways in which to achieve this motion! In Pilates we have the pinwheel, thread the needle, and angels in the snow… to name a few. However, the options are truly endless. What is anatomically […]
The Pandemic of Poor Posture
Frequent and prolonged phone/tablet/computer usage (sound familiar?) have increased poor posture, specifically forward head and rounded shoulders, to epic proportions. Optimal position of head and shoulders exerts approximately 12 lbs. of force on the spine. Compare that to 32 lbs. for slight forward head and rounded shoulders and 42 lbs. for more extreme forward head […]