Rivercity Pilates owner, Carey Sadler instructs on a few variations of the Pilates Standing Arm Series on the Tower system.  The Standing Arm Spring sequence requires whole body engagement in order to suspend the body into the springs while moving the arms with control.  Try out these exercises yourself by joining one of our group […]

We recently created a new monthly group at the studio called Life Inspired!  Our desire was to create a group, a space and an atmosphere where women could feel comfortable, explore topics that inspire their lives and connect with other amazing women.  I was out of town for the first meeting but was excited to […]

 Inspiration of the Month October 2014 Gina Luegering When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I’m so happy that I made the decision to start Pilates. It has been something that I’ve always wanted to try and  I have found all of these things and so much more after starting at Rivercity Pilates. I wish […]

Carey Sadler, owner of Rivercity Pilates in North Liberty, IA demonstrates a simple exercise you can do to stretch the shoulder and chest with a medium weight Theraband.

  “Roots are not in landscape or a country, or a people, they are are inside you.”  Isabel Allende   As I celebrate one year back in the US after living in Mexico for 8 years I find myself nostalgic.   As I reflect on this period of my life I long for my friends, the […]

Empower your Body-Inspire your Life! Inspiration of the Month November 2014 Jennifer Reekers When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? Given some weight gain and history of low back pain, I initially began Pilates with Rivercity back in 2012 in an attempt to strengthen my core and create that long/lean body we all seek! […]

Inspiration of the Month Shelley Mockler September 2014 When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I tried my first complementary session in April 2013. I was inspired to try Pilates because I thought it might be a good option for some of my physical therapy clients. I wanted to learn more […]

The swan is a Pilates extension exercise that helps open the chest and deepen the breathe while stretching and strengthening the abdominal muscles.  The foam roller allows you to really work on stabilizing your shoulders while articulating through the spine. Grab your foam roller and move with us!!

  We are excited to announce that our Fall Body Precision Comprehensive Teacher Training Program at Rivercity Pilates has started!  We are lucky to have one of our current staff members, Abby, participating in the program, and she will be updating us every so often on how it’s going, funny stories, and any struggles or […]