As a Pilates teacher I often am up bright and early to teach classes and clients.  I try to make it a point to get to the studio early enough that I have a little time to move a little myself before I start teaching, so that I’m a little more awake in my brain […]

When people first discover Pilates I find it can be a little overwhelming!  One of the things I love about the method is that traditionally it is taught in one on one or small group atmospheres and teachers are trained to teach students to move properly so that they don’t get injured. Because Pilates teachers […]

I was talking to a friend the other day ago about Pilates and mentioned I should take her with me sometime. She immediately said “Oh I don’t do any bendy and twisty stuff!” That made me laugh because I knew exactly what she meant. We’ve all seen those pictures of yogis on Instagram and Facebook […]

A client was asking me today about how you progress when using the Pilates equipment.  She was examining the springs and asked me,” so does someone more advanced than me use a heavier spring? Is that how you make it more challenging?” Unlike traditional weight training and fitness programs where you continue to challenge you […]

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 […]

Last week I talked about one of the two questions I always ask Kelly when she comes in for a session. Today I talk about the other question,” How far have you run or biked since I last saw you?”.  Now you are probably thinking, that’s seems like a pretty reasonable, expected question from your […]

The Roll Down on the Cadillac is a great exercise for gaining more mobility in the spine as well as strengthening the core and shoulder stabilizers. This video will highlight the basics of the exercise including how to set up and breathing. It will also give you some fine-tuning tips so that you can get […]

Here’s a mini mat workout you can do at home. When it comes to creating a Pilates habit, one of the most important things is to just do it. We know that with your busy schedules it’s not always easy to get in for a full class. When working out at home try to work […]

Client: I felt the spine stretch in reformer rowings during our last session!  Doesn’t that worry you that it’s taken me two years to feel that? I am the world’s slowest learner? New Pilates Teacher: My client CANNOT do rolling like a ball.  What am I doing wrong?  ( after they have only seen this […]