“True flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.” – Joseph Pilates The Pilates Method focuses on balancing out your muscles around each joint in the body (we refer to it as uniform development). By creating balance we naturally become more flexible, stronger, and our bodies move with ease, just like when […]

This is the fourth post in our Valentine series about couples who practice Pilates together at Rivercity Pilates.  On Friday evening, February 17 at 6:30pm – our monthly “Life Inspired Get Together” will be free Pilates and Yoga session for couples! A Dialogue on Couples’ Pilates SS = Serena; SB = Steve SS: I’m so […]

I wrote this letter originally 3 years ago.  Every year I say to myself I should rewrite my love letter to my clients.  Then I read it and think, I don’t think I need to rewrite it. The words I originally wrote still portray how I feel really well!  So here it is!  Happy Valentines […]

This is the second post in our Valentine series about couples who practice Pilates together at Rivercity Pilates.  On Friday evening, February 17 at 6:30pm – our monthly “Life Inspired Get Together” will be free Pilates and Yoga session for couples! How did you start doing Pilates together?   Susan:  My sister and I were […]

This is the first post in our Valentine series about couples who practice Pilates together at Rivercity Pilates.  On Friday evening – our monthly “Life Inspired Get Together” will be free Pilates and Yoga session for couples!     How did you get started doing Pilates together? Gwen started then wrangled Gary…….behind every great man […]

The Pilates method of exercise is based on learning specific principles of breath, control, precision, flowing movement, centering, and concentration.   Learning the method is truly a process that is continually challenging you to connect to your body so you can learn to breathe more efficiently, move from your center, and create uniform development or balance […]

Our reliance on computers has everyone worrying about the problems that extended sitting and computers cause on our bodies.    Try this mini-workout to give your shoulders and chest a stretch after a long day at work!   Carey Sadler, owner of Rivercity Pilates in North Liberty, IA demonstrates a simple exercise you can do […]

Joseph Pilates stated, “Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” Proper breathing is the cornerstone of the Pilates method of exercise. The Pilates breathing technique promotes learning how to use the full capacity of our breath by emphasizing a complete inhale and a complete exhale. There is also a focus on maintaining the engagement of […]

As you may know, I’ve been making an effort to take more classes at the studio versus just working out on my own. As a teacher there are so many benefits to getting to be a student more and I think one of my favorites is perspectives.  I find myself just noticing how what the […]