Could an exercise studio really become one of your favorite places?

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As a Pilates teacher and movement nut I can tell you I love to talk about mindful movement and the benefits of Pilates in your life.  But I can tell you as a studio owner the reason so many clients tell me they love our studio has nothing to do with the quality of our […]

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Quit looking at your neighbor in Pilates class!!

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Most of us are naturally visual learners when it comes to movement.  In many ways this can be very helpful.  When our body is trying to figure out how to do a new skill or movement it needs all the input it can get to try to figure out what it is trying to accomplish […]

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Pilates Day….a National holiday?

It’s not a national holiday yet, but we feel like it should be!!  What could be better than a whole day dedicated to celebrating and sharing the exercise method that keeps us strong, healthy, aligned and keeps our core muscles amazingly strong? Bring your friends (you know the ones that keep saying I should try […]

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Inspiration of the Month Natasha Pashkova March 2017

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When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I discovered the Pilates exercise method a long time ago through books and DVDs and began practicing at home. To get better motivation and more consistent Pilates exercises, I started to search for Pilates group classes in the Iowa City area. The Rivercity Pilates […]

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Can Pilates Reverse the Effects of Osteoporosis?

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This blog is the 2nd blog by guest blogger and Pilates instructor Trent McEntire of McEntire Pilates.   In Trent’s first blog, he talked about knowing your bone density scores, and sharing your bone density scores with your Pilates instructor, so you can actually watch your scores over time to see if Pilates is helping […]

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Strength without strain..why you need to try the Pilates reformer!!

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Have you seen the Pilates reformer machine and said,” I wonder what is so great about that piece of fitness equipment that everybody raves about it?” My simple answer: strength without strain!  The Pilates reformer is designed to help you move better without strain.  So many fitness fads involve pushing yourself to the extreme, seeing […]

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Pilates Inspiration of the Month – Cheryl Johnson

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 Inspiration of the Month April 2017 — Cheryl Johnson When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? Several years ago Peg Schollmeier started things off by telling me how helpful Pilates was for her and that I should give it a try. A little while later I did an introductory session with […]

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If your back is tight and achy…try a Pilates Tower class

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The Pilates Tower classes are some of our most popular classes for good reason.  The Pilates Tower classes give you an amazing all over body work out that leaves you feeling stretched, lengthening and more mobile in your spine.  The Pilates tower looks like it sounds.  It is a metal tower-like structure that has various […]

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Do you know your T-Score?

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Sharing this blog today written by Trent McEntire of McEntire Pilates.  Trent has been sharing his discoveries and method with those seeking to overcome their own movement limitations for 20 years.  As someone that became a professional dancer after rehabilitating his own severe movement restrictions established at birth due to Cerebral Palsy, Trent McEntire understands […]

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