Today is Joseph Pilates Birthday and I thought it would be nice to write a thank you to the man who has influenced my life in a very profound way and the lives of so many others.  This year when I was at the Pilates Method Alliance Annual Conference I was listening to Mary Bowen(Pilates […]

In today’s Office Pilates video Carey shows you how to use your fitness band to stretch your hamstrings and calves easily at work.  Tight short hamstrings can pull on your pelvis and create a tight low achy low back, especially if you are sitting for long periods of time.   For more ways that you […]

In today’s Office Pilates series Carey shows you how to do a seated clamshell exercise right at your desk!  Get the benefits of the Pilates side leg kick series right at the office!! Carey uses a fitness band to show you how to incorporate this exercise into your work day!!   For more ways that […]

Do you ever find yourself scrunched over at your desk with your shoulders up by your ears feeling VERY TENSE?  We all do!  In today’s video Carey gives you a quick exercise with your fitness band that you can do at your desk to help you not only find your Pilates shoulders but also help […]

It’s Saturday and if you live in Iowa (or ever have) you’re probably making plans to watch our beloved Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship game this evening as they try to uphold their 12-0 record. Since most of you won’t be at the office today we decided to devote today’s Office Pilates blog to […]

When we sit for long periods of time the muscles of our back and hips get tight and achy and can cause our whole body to hurt!  Today’s stretch will mobilize the hip joint and stretch the hip muscles, like the glutes and piriformis.    It’s easy to do anytime you are sitting and will make […]

This is the third blog in our “Office Pilates” series.   Need a movement break?  Try a few of these desk push ups to help you strengthen your body and give your sitting body a much needed break!! For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the […]

Joseph Pilates said,”  If at the age of 30 your spine is stiff and out of shape, you are old.  If at 60, you are supple and strong, you are young!” Move your spine today with these simple movements designed to keep your spine flexible and happy at the office or anywhere! For more ways […]

Do you sit all day long? In today’s Office Pilates video Carey goes over how to set yourself up in the best position possible and gives you some tips to use throughout your days!! Two quick tips to get started: Find your sitting bones! Quit slouching and sit tall so you can feel yourself upright.  […]