Pilates reformer exercises — 20 minutes teacher’s workout

Pilates reformer exercises — 20 minutes teacher’s workout

The complete (Advance) reformer repertoire (excluding the archival, super advance and variations) has about 56 exercises — to which the goal is for it to be completed in 45 minutes. Having said this, at times in between clients when pressed for time and energy, I often default to a modified routine that embodies Pilates’ modus operandi of Strength, Control and Flexibility.

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The Spine & Pilates - Back Pain Rehabilitation

The Spine & Pilates - Back Pain Rehabilitation

It is no secret that Pilates is great for back pain management, maintaining spine health and prevention of back injuries. Why? Because Pilates is all about stabilising and strengthening the trunk to support the spine. We refer to this as strengthening the ‘Powerhouse’.

 

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EATING & LIVING; PILATES

These days people function so much on autopilot without much thought to what they eat, drink and how they move. People as a whole eat too much, and food choices are dictated more by convenience and costs rather than health and wellbeing. I’ll be honest — I am not a fan of trending diets and not at all calories conscious — albeit consuming or burning. I am a cynical generalist when it comes to diets and exercise, preferring to defer to how I ‘feel’ to determine what is good, bad, beautiful or ugly for my health and body.

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THE ART OF PILATES INSTRUCTION

THE ART OF PILATES INSTRUCTION

Teaching is a skill — it can make all the difference to the inspiration; breathing life or indifference into commitments. In my experience, there are two fundamental parts to teaching; ‘Reading the individual’ and ‘instruction’.

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WORKING TOWARD A SMARTER BODY

WORKING TOWARD A SMARTER BODY

These days strength and fitness regimes are primarily based on weights and repetition or by distance. It is important to note that although these progressions increase strength and endurance respectively, it does not necessarily increase the intelligence of ones’ body. In short — being fit does not mean the body is intelligent.

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Exercise & Moderation

Exercise & Moderation

We have officially entered the twilight zone of debauchery. Yes — I’m talking about Christmas season. When work colleagues, friends and family are all part of a cunning plan to debunk everything you have worked so hard for through the year. It is the only month in the year when healthy eating and exercise regiments are traded in favour of excess eating and drinking in forms of work, social and family commitments.

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