“So, is Pilates like, really good for my core?” – said every sorority girl on the planet. Why yes, Janice. It is indeed. Janice and her mythical sorority sisters love Pilates because someone on TV said it’s great for abs. I love coaching these women because they become Pilates Evangelicals once they learn how ab-mazing Pilates is. But that’s not to …
6 Essential exercises for glute training (Part 3)
A smart guy once said “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and glute building work in all of Trish’s programs.” That smart guy was Benjamin Franklin. Let’s tip our hat to the man; he was way ahead of his time. 😉 Now before we get balls deep into this post, be sure to read …
Form Fix: The Rollover
We rolling into the New Year like…. Weeeeeeeeee!!! Clearly, I’m not wasting time so let’s get into it. The Pilates Rollover is an excellent exercise for opening up the sacrum and mobilizing the spine. It’s important that we master this because it appears across all the Pilates equipment in many glorious variations. You’d be surprised how most of us forget …
7 Essential Glute Training Tips For Women (Part 2)
You want to build the perfect booty? Of course you do. No one ever wrote a song about a small ass! Or at least, that’s how the saying goes. In case you missed Part 1, we talked about why glute specific training is necessary (because in reality, it’s about more than aesthetics). So without further ado, let’s get into this; …
Why Glute Specific Training Is A Must For Everyone
Guys, I have a confession. I’m booty obsessed. I’m always looking for ways to build dat ass. It’s not just because I’m Brazilian but because strong, powerful butts can truly transform how we move and perform. Unfortunately, our sedentary lifestyle has created more “dead ass” than bootylicious backsides. Yet, I’m determined to Make America Booty-ful Again. Why train the glutes? …
Form Fix: The Leg Pull
The Pilates leg pull is one of those basic bitch exercises you love to hate. It looks graceful but it kind of makes you want to pour your hot Starbucks latte all over your North Face fleece and Ugg boots, know what I mean? However, the beauty of this exercise is how much stability, strength and flexibility is required all …
This Is Why You Can’t Lose Weight
Recently, I went off on a major Internet rant on my Facebook page talking about a particular diet I randomly found online. But first, a little bit of background…. I found this Infographic on Pintrest, a platform targeted primarily to women, under the category “healthy living”. I was hoping for some food porn and recipes but instead I got a diet …
Form Fix: Side Bend
We’re getting bendy with it today (<–see what I did there?). There are few lateral flexion exercises in the mat sequence but this one is my absolute favorite. Unlike a plank where we create a line from head to toe, the Side Bend takes the spine into a rainbow shape. It feels really yummy when you get it down right. Basic Tips …
Good Coach, Bad Coach
We know that trainers and coaches help people achieve a specific fitness goal, are generally fit themselves, and maybe, just maybe, they can tell you exactly how to lose that jiggle under your arms once and for all! But what the heck is the difference? This is a good question….but also the wrong question to ask because it really doesn’t …
Form Fix: Swimming Prep (Or Bird Dog, you choose)
I’m sure the SEO gods hate the title of this post, but all I can say to that is I don’t write for the muthaeffin’ Internet. I write for you guys! With that said, the Swimming Prep is a Pilates-based exercise, but in strength training circles it’s known as Bird Dog. In others (there are lot of fitness circles), it’s known as …