Take a break from that hunched, rounded seated position to do a gentle back extension and your body will thank you!!
For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:
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How’s your balance? If you have a standing desk you can easily stand on one leg and balance and still keep working!! Standing balance exercises will strengthen muscles in your foot, ankle, legs and hips and give you more functional balance throughout your life!
For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:
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[tweetthis twitter_handles=”#officepilates, #pilates”]Did you know that just standing and balancing builds muscle? [/tweetthis]
In today’s Office Pilates series Carey gives you some exercises you can do at your desk at work to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles using a small 4 inch ball ( any small ball could work).
For more exercises you can do at your desk, check out our Office Pilates page!
[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#officepilates”]You can strengthen your feet and ankles at work with these #Pilates #exercises. [/tweetthis]
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It’s that time of year again and if you are like many men you are trying to think of a unique, thoughtful gift for your wife that she won’t want to return! What about purchasing her a package of private Pilates sessions? I know what you are thinking…..if I buy my wife fitness classes she’s going to think I think she needs to lose weight or get into better shape and that could get me in trouble! Let me put some of your fears at ease and give you some of my top reasons why private Pilates sessions makes a perfect gift and why it may be the best present you’ve ever gotten her!
1. She will feel like a movie star!! There’s a reason why you hear about all of the stars who are doing Pilates (Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz…) Pilates instructors are highly trained instructors who specialize in teaching the Pilates Method of exercise to any body type. Her one-on-one sessions will be tailored specifically to her body and she will feel like a queen! What a great gift from you! What could be better than individual sessions tailored to exactly what your wife wants from a fitness program?
2. Pilates is great for every body and every age. Individual sessions can let you explore if it is a method of exercising that she wants to incorporate into her life. Whether you are recovering from a back injury or an elite athlete- Pilates can improve how you feel, how you move and how your body looks! Pilates instructors are trained to work with lots of different body types and even injuries so there is no need to worry about if your wife will feel comfortable working safely with the instructor.
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3. Going to the studio is NOT like going to the gym. The studio atmosphere is spa-like, comfortable and welcoming! It’s like the “Cheers” of the fitness world! Everyone knows your name and your instructors know you and your body. You don’t have to worry about getting lost in the crowd. Many of our clients refer to the studio as their “Happy Place”!
4. She probably wouldn’t buy them herself. Women tend to take care of everyone else in their life first and often don’t spend the time and money they should to take care of themselves! You know how important your wife and her health and happiness is to your family life right? Let her know how much you appreciate all she does for you and your family by supporting her in learning to take care of herself and her health! Learning Pilates is a way to learn to move and feel better not just at the studio but in everything you do in life. Let’s face it, when she’s healthy and happy so is everyone else! In the long run the benefits of this holiday gift will come back to you a hundred fold down the road!
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5. It’s easy for you! We can help you pick out the perfect Pilates present for your wife and we love doing it! We can throw in some cute Pilates accessories (like Pilates socks, a cute workout top or a water bottle) and we can gift wrap it so all you have to do is give it to her!! Give us a call, email us or stop by the studio.
When it comes to our bodies- everything is connected and each muscle in our body has an effect on all the other muscles whether we realize it or not. In Pilates we see all the time how a whole body approach to creating balance can create some pretty amazing changes to your body. Did you know that tight calves can lead to other problems with your feet, your hips, or even your back?
In today’s Office Pilates video Carey goes over some quick and easy things you can do at you at your office to stretch your calves at work.
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For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:
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[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#officepilates”]Did you know tight #calves can result in #backpain? #Pilates at work can help! [/tweetthis]
Want to sneak some exercise into your day? A squat is a great full body exercise that can be done anywhere! Find a version that works best in your body and add them into your day!!
For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:
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[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#officepilates,#pilates,”]#Squats in the office? I couldn’t do that. Or could I? [/tweetthis]