Archive for January, 2008
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Be a Sneaker Artist
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In a perfect world, I would be an artist and a pilates instructor… wait, that is my world! The struggle for me is trying to balance my time between both the art world and the fitness world.
Sneaker executives out there must have read my mind when they decided to allow comsumers to customize their own […]
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What’s Between Your Feet and the Pavement
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Most people I know who do pilates also like to include some type of cardio workout into their routine as well, since pilates is not a cardio workout. If you like to go running/jogging or walking, you need good sneakers designed for your specific sport.
Even if you go hiking, you really need hiking or trail […]
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Survive the Drive
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At least once a week, I have a conversation with someone about how driving for long periods of time can really cause pain in the body, particularly lower back, neck, and sciatic pain.
If you can relate to this, check out my new articles about how to Survive the Drive! They are on the Heads Up […]
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Beat Treadmill Boredom
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I happen to love running, either on a treadmill or outside. Many people find running on a treadmill to be completely boring. Here is a way to beat this “Treadmill Boredom” that you speak of. Need I say don’t try this at home? Or at the gym for that matter. But if you do feel […]
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How Not to Catch a Cold and Enjoy Your Vacation
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I had this conversation a few times this week with different people, so I feel inclined to write about it.
Imagine that you are really busy at work during the week, and all you can do is think about how great the weekend is going to be because you can finally relax. Or maybe you […]
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Never Swallow Your Bubble Gum
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Ever wonder what really happens when you swallow bubble gum? Some people say it stays in your body for seven years. Other people say that’s not true. Finally, here is photographic evidence of what really happens when you swallow your gum. Don’t do it!
Thanks, Martha
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Which Way Is UP?
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Which way is up?
You might have guessed the answer to this question by looking at the title of this website, Heads UP On Your Body.
When you are standing, your head is usually up, as in, up above the rest of your body. But which way is up when, in pilates class and you […]
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A Way to Release Neck Tension
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My Alexander Technique teacher, Joan Arnold, pointed out something to me during one of our sessions. That day, I was complaining about upper back and neck tension that was giving me terrible Tension Headaches. She saw that I was holding a lot of tension in my jaw, as though I was subconscious clenching my teeth […]
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Archival Joseph Pilates Footage
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Check out this archival footage of Joseph Pilates! These are the Standing Arms Circles that we sometimes do with the tower. You can definitely see that this is more than just an arm exercise!
It takes a lot of focus and core strength to mantain the straight and stable body while the shoulder blades work and […]
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Mat Classes at Columbia-Greene Begin Again
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Just want to give a shout out to all the fabulous people in my Columbia-Greene Community College mat class that re-started again last night! It’s going to be a great class again this time around.
I love teaching at CGCC because everyone is so dedicated to the class and we have so much fun during […]
