Studio News

Sadie If you haven't met Sadie, she's my adorable, lovable and oh so sweet Goldendoodle! (I may be a little biased!) Sadie is the ultimate example of what I am talking about today and so I thought it was a great excuse to share a cute picture of her with you! Have you ever noticed ...
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If you have low back pain and tightness -- this might be the answer you've been looking for! We're going to use our massage therapy balls, but you can also use any balls you have at home. WARNING: Don't judge until you've tried rolling for relief. It's seriously AMAZING! Want to learn more? You may ...
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As a Pilates teacher and a trainer I have heard a lot of people over the years who "argue for their limitations" and most people don't even realize they are doing it. Have you heard that term before? "Argue for your limitations"? Let me give you an example. I introduce an exercise to someone and ...
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Can I schedule myself for a group session even if I don't attend every week? YES!!   We have a variety of "open" small groups that happen each week at the studio. A lot of our clients do attend regularly and simply schedule ahead to reserve their spot. Small groups are limited to 4 participants. ...
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Our new 30 Minute Roll and Release Class might just be the best 30 minutes of your week! This 30 minute virtual class will explore a variety of ways you can use massage therapy balls to release tight muscles, improve circulation and create a sense of ease in your body. You can attend live ...
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Our Rivercity Pilates Diversity Scholarship was created to increase opportunities for the Black, Indigenious, and People of Color [BIPOC] community to practice Pilates. Who is eligible for the Rivercity Pilates diversity Scholarship? Any person who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of Color is encouraged to apply for the scholarship. What does the recipient ...
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We would love to see you on Pilates Day Saturday, May 7th is international Pilates Day and we are celebrating and hosting some great opportunities for you to practice Pilates with us. In studio, everything in our retail store will be 20% off! This includes at home props like balls, foam rollers, magic circles, grippy ...
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When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I started Pilates in September 2019 after a physical therapist suggested it would help with back pain. I immediately felt welcomed in my classes. How often do you practice Pilates?
I started with a few private classes and then joined a semi-private beginner ...
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Karen
When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I first started Pilates about 10 years ago and didn't stick with it for long. In the Fall of 2020, deep into the pandemic, I was dealing with an ongoing back injury and wanted to find an activity that I could do at home that ...
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In the midst of all the holiday hubbub, it's time to start thinking about January 2022!    We have a brand new semi-private group (in-studio) exclusively for beginners that starts on January 6. (4 people maximum) We know that these spots will fill up fast especially with the discount below! If you're new ...
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I love teaching Pilates. I love watching the difference that Pilates makes to our clients. I love being a momtrepreneur and watching our clients and teachers at Rivercity Pilates use movement to #livebetter since we opened in 2009. We've had a teacher training program since 2011 and I have so enjoyed helping Pilates lovers ...
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We have a special class designed for YOU! We are all aging.   However, how you think about aging, and how you move as you get older is yours to decide.  You know that I recommend a regular movement practice as a way to keep your body feeling as strong and mobile as you can ...
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Have you ever watched somebody doing an exercise and thought, "My body would never do that!" You are not the only one! I bet at least a couple times a day I give people a visual example of an exercise as a way for them to learn what we are going to do and they ...
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I'm guessing if you are reading this blog you are interested in growth.  You probably are part of our community because like me you enjoy learning and you enjoy the process of empowering yourself through knowledge and understanding.  You enjoy learning techniques that help you feel better in your body and in your life ...
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I wish a had a dollar for every time a client says to me..."you know you were in my head the other day ago!"

I love hearing stories from clients about how they were going about their life and suddenly they heard my words in their head encouraging them to do things like pay attention ...
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From Sidney: My husband and I are active retired people who prefer outdoor activities like hiking, biking and golf. With gentle suggestions from the massage therapist at River City Pilates and enthusiastic encouragement from my younger sister, about 2 years ago we decided to try Pilates to help improve our overall fitness, reduce aching ...
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I recently surveyed a group of people I was going to be speaking with to get a feel for where they were at in their life with movement and exercise. One of the questions I asked is: What are your biggest obstacles when it comes to exercise? The 3 most common answers I got were: ...
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Do you have a treadmill that just sits and collects dust or maybe functions as a clothes hanger? We've all bought some home fitness equipment thinking we would use it only have it sit collecting dust. My favorite home fitness equipment are things that are inexpensive, don't take up a lot of room and can ...
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Tell us about yourself / your family. I live in North Liberty with my husband, Chad, and our 3 kids, Isaac (9), Isabel (7), and Cole (3). I work as a physical therapist in Coralville, at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. We spend our days running between various kids' activities or being outdoors. Describe yourself in ...
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When you think about what it takes to become a Pilates teacher what's the first thing that pops into your head?  Did you immediately think that the person has to be fit, strong, and able to do the exercises really well?  If you answered yes...you are wrong.   Fit, strong and able to do the ...
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