Want to tone and strengthen your arms without the wrist compression and pain that can often be associated with a traditional tricep dip?  Grab a Pilates Magic Circle and try this super effective Pilates exercise!! [tweetthis]If your wrists hurt when you do tricep dips – try this! [/tweetthis]

One of the first things I tell new clients when they are starting Pilates is,” Pilates should not hurt!”.  If something hurts then we need to adjust the exercise in your body in a way that it can be effective and help you create balance and strength so you can continue to progress without pain. […]

I was super excited when Cassie sent me a note to tell me she had scheduled a session with me in a few weeks.  Cassie has been a student of mine for 6 plus years, including going through the fully comprehensive Pilates instructor training program with me and taking lessons with me throughout her entire […]

I’m a student at Rivercity Pilates, and I’ve been practicing Pilates for almost two years.   I had no idea that my Pilates practice would turn me into Pilates evangelist. Pilates has changed the way my over 55 year old body feels! So when one of my oldest friends (old being the time we’ve been […]

Have you seen some of our short Office Pilates videos and thought,”Sure I can do these things, but if I’m not practicing Pilates 2 or 3 times a week is this really doing me any good?  Or maybe you’ve thought,” These things are way to simple and basic to be effective!”. Maybe you’ve said to […]

“Where are your Nipples?”  Yes, that’s what I said! Sometimes all it takes to find good posture and alignment is a simple little phrase or reminder like, ” Where are your nipples?” Need a visual of what I’m talking about? You’ll have to use your imagination today – as much as I love sharing a […]

Pilates during your holiday gathering? You may not have time or space to sequence through your full Pilates mat workout at your Christmas party( and if you do…we would like to see a picture of that…), but Carey will give you her favorite quick tip to keep your body feeling stretched, lengthened and at least […]

In today’s office Pilates series Carey shows you her favorite office sitting prop! The small, inexpensive half foam roller can be used in a variety of ways to improve your posture and awareness throughout your work day!!   [tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#officepilates”]Use this prop to incorporate #Pilates posture into your work day! #NoOneWillSee![/tweetthis] For more ways that […]

Today’s exercise is a feel good one! Use your Pilates breath and try this a few times throughout your day to create length and movement in your spine and throughout your body!     [tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#officepilates #Pilates”]What could be better than doing the #Pilates #mermaid exercise at your desk? [/tweetthis] For more ways that you […]