Pilates Training in NYC 2016

December 01, 2016 in training, teaching, strength training, whitewater, Fitness, exercise, meditation

My ethos to Pilates teaching and training practice is much the same. As much as I am of the belief you can learn from everyone, I am also selective with my time and attention (retention), therefore I endeavour to train and learn from the best.

WORKING TOWARD A SMARTER BODY

January 19, 2016 in Fitness, exercise, Pilates, strength training

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.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS — Pilates’ 6 Principles

August 27, 2015 in Pilates, Fitness, exercise, meditation, strength training

Sometimes as teachers we become so engrossed in the practice of teaching and training, we take for granted we started the same way — as a beginner. We forget precepts were prescribed and drilled into our practice as opposed to them miraculously appearing in our work and practice.

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EXERCISE - VITALITY vs VANITY

June 11, 2015 in Pilates, exercise, Fitness

Is looking good more marketable than feeling good?

When did fitness become all about abs and (very little) lycra? Speaking as someone from the fitness industry, this stereotype really grates. Especially when it advocates the least important benefit of exercise.

My Pilates History - Autobiography

March 12, 2015 in exercise, Fitness, Pilates

It is true many Pilates instructors do come from a dance background as its a logical segue from dance with both disciplines being about body awareness and movement. However there are many of us like myself that don't fall into this stereotype.

Office environments and the birth of Hip Dysfunction

February 14, 2015 in exercise, Fitness, Pilates

Since the advent of the modern day workplace with desk and office chairs, we see more and more people sitting for long periods of time. This has become more apparent with clients having the same old story of tight hips, quadriceps (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs) and buttocks. I have coined it the ‘lower body atrophy syndrome’, a factor that leads to bad posture and poor movement quality.

The Problem with exercise in the Age of Convenience - The importance of good technique

January 31, 2015 in Pilates, Fitness, exercise

“there is no point in doing 100 push ups if they are all done with poor execution and in bad form”

You will achieve far better quality of movement, posture and physical outcomes when you pay attention to the detail of the exercise and the precision of its execution. Quality always trumps quantity— there is no point in doing 100 push ups if they are done with poor execution and form which leads to muscle imbalance, movement dysfunction and potential injury. It’s much better to do fewer repetitions, making sure they are done correctly and in good form.