7/20/2018 0 Comments The Best Kind of Pilates?Hey guys!
So- I often get asked what kind of Pilates is “the best.” As you can imagine, there are lots of differing opinions out there. Mine happens to be that “the best” kind of Pilates is the kind that you can do safely, pain-free, and consistently. If it also feels awesome and is fun or you are encouraged by your progress, then I endorse it even more fully! I have summarized some of the pros and cons below based upon my training, experience, and professional opinion. If you have some thoughts you’d like to share below in the comments, I’d love to see them! Overall Benefits of Pilates
The list goes on and on, but those are some of the highlights. Benefits of Private Lessons:
Benefits of Group Classes:
Benefits of Videos:
Benefits of Mixing the Modalities:
What works for you? Please feel free to comment or ask questions below. If you are interested in trying some private lessons or need some guidance on adding some Pilates into your life, click here to contact me directly.
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7/6/2018 1 Comment Breathing...It seems like it should be so simple and easy. Right? But, most of us struggle to really get the hang of healthy, effective breathing mechanics. There are so many different ways to do it and cue it, it can get really confusing. This is an image that I find very helpful. You see the person inhaling and exhaling. The trampoline represents the pelvic floor, where our core originates, and the bell is the ribcage.
In Pilates, we want to find some synchronicity or coordination between our breathing and our core activation. The idea of the diaphragm drawing down towards the floor as we inhale, then drawing up towards the sky as we exhale can facilitate activation of the pelvic floor and internal lift. It can also help us steer clear of unnecessary neck and shoulder tension. Want more help with this? Check out these videos…click here 6/22/2018 0 Comments Pfilates!I became a Pfilates certified instructor in April 2018. I really love the concepts and the results they are giving my clients and myself! I have been using the Pfilates repertoire as well as applying the principles to many other exercises in my group classes and private lessons. I’m getting awesome feedback and look forward to exploring new ways to share and integrate the work. What is Pfilates? The Pfilates program was created by Dr Bruce Crawford to provide a more effective alternative to current options for pelvic floor conditioning. Like any other fitness program, success relies upon consistency and ongoing attention.
How can it help me? Dr. Crawford asserts that bladder control is a fitness issue. His respected research and documented results prove the success of this method. Check out his website by clicking here. Are you experiencing incontinence, increased frequency, or urgency to urinate? Do you feel like you’d like to get up fewer times at night to urinate? Do you find yourself constantly making sure you know where the restrooms are? Do you want some help, but feel like these symptoms are just part of aging or you’re too embarrassed to ask? Have you tried other methods and been left disappointed or frustrated? What are the statistics for improvement? There has been a documented 74% improvement in subjective bladder symptoms (urgency, frequency, incontinence) within a 4-6 week period. Once you get the coordination and awareness to effectively & efficiently recruit your pelvic floor and the appropriate co-contractors, it can improve your overall fitness level. Many of my students have been responding very positively and feeling like they are getting more bang for their buck in their workouts. Our sessions or classes seem more intense, and they are experiencing obvious gains in their strength, balance, and coordination. What are the benefits of doing Pfilates focused private lessons with Pippa? We will assess your beginning point and strategize your plan. There are many options, it is simply a matter of deciding what will work best for you. - You could start taking private Pilates sessions with me where we integrate the Pfilates work into each session in order to review, fine tune, and adapt your home practice as needed. You’ll receive consistent feedback, encouragement, and opportunities to ask questions. - You could also come in once at the beginning of your program. You would receive specialized cueing, pick the 3 Pfilates exercises for your daily practice, and create some accountability measures to ensure your success. You would then work on your daily practice for few weeks on your own, and we'd re-check and adjust as needed every 4-6 weeks. - You could buy the official Pfilates kit with helpful tools & resources, or simply add exercises as a daily practice and track symptoms or improvement on your own. (click here) Want to try it? Contact me (click here) Check out the official Pfilates site (click here) 5/18/2018 0 Comments Summer Group Classes at KRCClasses start on Monday June 4th!
Registration is now open for everyone…. New faces are always welcome, returning ones too! (If you’re in the group classes and need some extra help, please bear in mind that you can always book a private mat lesson to get some one on one attention and personal corrections.) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 6/4-8/20/18 #58114 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 6/4-8/20/18 #58113 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 6/6-8/22/18 #58112 No classes 7/2 or 7/4/18 All classes $59 to register for the entire session. ($7 drop in available, only if classes meet minimum enrollment) Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200 4/6/2018 0 Comments Pilates & Rehab SummitOne of my favorite yearly conferences is the Pilates & Rehab Summit here in Phoenix every April. Balanced Body runs the event at the Buttes, so there's so much to learn in a gorgeous setting. I also get to catch up with old friends and usually end up meeting some new ones too. (click here for more info)
As a volunteer, I don't know which classes I will get to attend but I am registered for a pre conference event titled "Plyometric Pelvic Floor Training" with Dr. Bruce S. Crawford, MD. I'll keep you guys posted and post some fun pics. In the meantime, there are some great subs lined up for my group classes. |
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