Fight for a cure! Donation-based Pilates classes at CFM! Join us this month at Center For Movement for donation-based Pilates classes. All proceeds will go directly towards the Susan G. Komen foundation; click on the link below to visit the foundation’s website and learn more about the search for a cure. Susan G. Komen Foundation Keep reading for more information about class times, dates, and studio locations. […]
Why did you get Certified in Pilates? I was a professional ballet dancer with The Stuttgart Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet. After an injury that stopped my career I taught Yoga for a few years . Then I found Pilates. It was the perfect next step for me to integrate movement with strengthening exercises. I was intrigued with the endless variations and combinations of exercises, reminiscent of dance. […]
Why did you get Certified in Pilates? I fell in love with its focus on strength, flexibility and alignment. […]
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You’ve probably heard that when it comes to exercising, what really counts is concentration. Joseph Pilates was a pioneer in physical conditioning […]
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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. […]
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile,” Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Han reminds us. […]
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.
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.