Let me cut to the chase: Men should train differently than women in Pilates. Yes, both sexes learn the exact same exercises, but the emphasis on the what and how they’re done are different. This isn’t sexist, it’s common sense. Not only are their goals different, but gender and lifestyle differences present a unique set of challenges that may warrant a …
Form Fix: Shoulder Bridge
This week’s #FormFix shines its spotlight on the shoulder bridge. A well-known exercise in the Pilates repertoire, the shoulder bridge appears in other variations such as the basic glute bridge and hip thruster. So if you’re a meathead, this little #FormFix tip is for you too! What’s so badass about the shoulder bridge? Well it does double duty: Lengthens and stretches …
Assessing Mobility versus Stability
In this special edition of “Funny sh*t people say,” I bring you the irrational yet hilarious comments clients say. Client: “I need to get more flexible before I go to a yoga class.” Me: Um, isn’t the point of yoga to achieve more flexibility? Client: “I have no mobility in my body whatsoever.” Me: Are you a corpse? Client: “I don’t …