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Rivercity Pilates
1210 North Jordan #1
North Liberty, IA
(319)665-2499
Opening Hours
Regular Studio Hours: Sessions are available daily by appointment from 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
What’s a good age to become a Pilates teacher?
Motivation and Inspiration, Teacher TrainingAre you surprised to know that many of the people that take our Pilates teacher training programs are in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s? There of course are absolutely no age “rules” about how old you should be to teach Pilates. I would guess that the average age demographic that most people start to add Pilates […]
5 easy minutes of movement can totally change your day…
Motivation and Inspiration, Teacher TrainingMy favorite client story this week: I was trying to be supermom this week and save a little time (not sure why I didn’t just make 2 trips!) I tried to carry all the grocery bags into the house all at once and by the time I made it in I was feeling tightness and pain […]
Why add a foam roller to your Pilates routine?
Beginning Pilates, Motivation and InspirationEver wonder what the big deal is with foam rollers? They seem to be everywhere and so many people are talking about why they love them. We kind of think they are amazing too and wanted to share with you why you might want to consider adding in the foam roller into your Pilates practice! […]
Len Palombi, Guest Instructor September 14-15, 2018
Motivation and InspirationLen is a classically trained Pilates instructor, qualified on all apparatus. He completed his initial training in 2012, through The Village Pilates Studio in Forest Park, IL, under the direction of Master Instructor Regan Zubak and is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). Len has also completed the Polestar® Pilates Comprehensive Training Program and […]
Kari Gerst Inspiration of the Month August 2018
Inspiration of the Month, Motivation and Inspiration, Pilates in Your LifeWhen did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I started Pilates after attending an open house at Rivercity Pilates in May of 2016. I have been a student of Iyengar Yoga for 10 years and after moving here 4 1/2 years ago was looking for something in North Liberty. There was an article in the Press […]
Do you sound like a bowl of rice crispies when you move?
Motivation and Inspiration, Pilates & AgingSnap, crackle, pop….Does the sound of your body creep you out a little bit? Do you find that as you get older you start hearing more and more cracks and pops when you move? You are not alone and you are completely normal!! The sound you hear is caused by air bubbles in the […]
How much should I weigh before becoming a Pilates teacher?
Motivation and Inspiration, Teacher TrainingHave you ever wondered if you could be a Pilates teacher? And if so …why haven’t you pursued it? The number 1 question I get from people as they are considering becoming a Pilates teacher is: Am I physically ready to go through the program? This may be code for, “Do I need […]
Are you an anti-gym person?
Beginning Pilates, Motivation and InspirationDoes the thought of going to “the gym” to workout sound like one of the worst things in the world to you? Do you immediately cringe when you think about having to put your workout clothes on and go into a large room with all kinds of people you don’t know while you try to […]
Not starting Pilates or Yoga because it’s hard is not an excuse (anymore!!)
Beginning Pilates, Yoga at Rivercity PilatesI overheard a conversation the other day ago where a couple of my Pilates clients were talking about the new Yoga class we were offering. One of the students had been taking the class and mentioned to the other student she should try it. Her response was ,”I probably should…but Yoga is hard!” This […]