Q & A with CFM Instructor Alexia
Why did you get Certified in Pilates? I fell in love with its focus on strength, flexibility and alignment. […]
Center for Movement is now on Facebook and Pinterest!
Center for Movement is excited to finally share with you all our fabulous new Pinterest and cutting […]
With the Pilates Method, Less is More
You’ve probably heard that when it comes to exercising, what really counts is concentration. Joseph Pilates was a pioneer in physical conditioning […]
Feeling tense and compressed? Try these moves from Pilates Style Magazine
Feeling compressed? As New Yorkers are scrambling to get their post-vacation lives back together (or if you’ve just gotten lazy from sitting at your office desk), […]
Q & A with CFM’s Senior Pilates Instructor Lynne Balliette
Why are you so passionate about Pilates? When I was a dancer years ago, I struggled to find a way deal with the injuries and physical limitations I experienced. After trying several techniques, I eventually found Pilates, and I knew very quickly that I had found what I was looking for. And I wanted to share it with others. […]
Off the Mat and On the Menu: Staying Healthy and Happy!
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile,” Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Han reminds us. […]
Q & A with CFM’s Senior Pilates Instructor Anna Moy
Why are you so passionate about Pilates? “I’m passionate because […]
Video Demonstration: Tease me Teaser!
Tease Me Teaser! Check out this amazing and motivational video of the Pilates Teaser! Incredible show of ways to improve your "teasing" abilities. Click Here! Courtesy of The Pilates Tree Magazine.
How to Keep Older Muscles from Fading Away
Exercise and healthy diets aren't only for the "young", and there is a reason why our wiser generations are choosing Pilates as their preferred exercise! Research shows that most people show a decline in muscle mass from their early 40's on, and it is more important than ever to continue (or begin!) to exercise and prevent your muscles from frailty! Pilates is the perfect exercise to build healthy muscle without having to go "weight-lifting" at the gym. The use of light springs along with your own body weight adds to the weight bearing resistance which promotes healthy muscle mass. It is a gentle but effective exercise method that targets your body's strengths and weaknesses, with exercises that can be adjusted for your needs! Try a class today!!! **Article provided by The Wall Street Journal.
Are Men afraid of Pilates?
"Most men love sports, which require strength, flexibility, stability and balance—so why aren’t more men flocking to Pilates studios?" Here at Center For Movement, we've experienced this strange phenomenon as well (with exception to some brave souls!) So tell us boys, what's the deal?! Check out this great article from Pilates Style!