Here are 4 things to do every day that can help you live a healthier life! 1. Drink more water. Our bodies need water to function well. The amount of water each of us needs is dependent on our gender, age, activity level, climate, diet and health concerns. To...
In mat work, your main resistance is the weight of your own body and supporting that weight while performing a wide variety of movements. The equipment challenges you and supports your body through the movements. When working with equipment you will work with and...
The Pilates ring, sometimes called a Magic Circle or Power Ring, is a piece of equipment that is about the size of a large steering wheel. It is one of the original tools that Joseph Pilates created to help channel feedback from your body. The ring enhances the...
What exactly is Pilates? Pilates is a system of movements that engage the mind and condition the total body. The movements are designed to improve core physical strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, coordination, balance and posture as well as enhance mental...
Interested in learning self-care techniques you can do at home? In this class, you will learn techniques to find your body’s blind spots. You’ll experience a simple anatomy tour with guided instruction to help you locate & expertly release your own tight, achy...
Day 19 of March MATness brings us the Jack Knife movement. Carolyn from Marlborough Pilates Studio Plus, demonstrates this advanced movement, which strengthens the hip and shoulder extensors, improves trunk stabilization enhances spinal articulation.
Day 16 of #MarchMATness, Sue from Marlborough Pilates Studio Plus, showcases the Scissors & Bicycle. Emphasis should be place on the abdominal muscles to protect the lower back and achieving the support required for this movement. This movement develops...
Day 17 of #MarchMATness give us the Shoulder Bridge, demonstrated by Carolyn from Marlborough Pilates Plus. The key to this movement maintaining a stable pelvis, while the leg swings up and down. This movement strengthens the hip extensors, improves hamstring &...
Day 15 of #MarchMATness brings us the Neck Pull. Pulling on the neck is NOT part of this movement. This movement strengthens the abdominals, increases flexibility of the spine and hamstrings and develops back extensor control. Carolyn from Marlborough Pilates...
Day 14 of March MATness. The Double Leg Kick is a great way to get some serious back extensor & shoulder work while conditioning the glutes & hamstrings. Be sure to keep your hip bones stable throughout the exercise, as Margherita, from Pilates Studio 111 in...
