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Follow-Up to Pilates Pro Article

Posted by headsup
June 18, 2008

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I received a couple comments to my article on http://www.pilatespro.com/ , “How to Succeed As a Freelance Pilates Instructor”, and thought I’d respond to one here on the blog. Here’s Christine’s comment:
“I am a new Pilates Instructor and recently bought my own reformer. I have been teaching at 2 to 3 studios and hope to […]

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"You Walk Wrong" Article, and How Pilates Can Help You Walk Properly

Posted by headsup
May 7, 2008

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Hope you didn’t miss the article, “You Walk Wrong”, by Adam Sternbergh in the April 28, 2008 edition of New York Magazine! In case you couldn’t tell by the title… the walk you walk is apparently all wrong. Having been through lessons in walking myself, I have had shocking moments when I realize that the […]

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Heads Up on Push Ups

Posted by headsup
March 17, 2008

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Right now, the buzz around my studio, Rhinebeck Pilates, is about a recent New York Times article titled, “An Enduring Measure of Fitness: The Simple Push-Up”.
One reason for all the talk about push-ups is because most people hate doing push-ups! But we are also talking about the very real reasons, as the article tells […]

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A Cause of Foot Cramps

Posted by headsup
February 25, 2008

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If your feet cramp during exercises like Side Kicks, Footwork, or the Stomach Series, there may be a simple explanation for it. Its all in the way you point and flex your feet. Test yourself by doing this: Sit on your mat with your legs straight ahead of you. Point and flex your feet […]

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Nocturnal Leg Cramps

Posted by headsup
February 15, 2008

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I can’t tell you how many people mention that they suffer from leg cramps, usually calf cramps, in bed at night. If you suffer from these nocturnal leg cramps, you aren’t alone at all.
In most cases, nighttime leg cramps are due to inactivity in the leg muscles during the day. Inactivity doesn’t just mean lack […]

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Survive the Drive

Posted by headsup
January 29, 2008

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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 […]