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- ***I Have Foot Problems - Are There Foot Exercises that Can Help? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVThis Foot Care Question was just submitted to my inbox by Nicole, thought perhaps there are others out there searching for answers on how to alleviate foot problems and curious to know if exercise might help. “I have some problems with my feet. Hyper mobile forefoot and hypo mobile mid-foot ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - ***Body Awareness, Exercise Safety, and the Potential Pitfalls of a Bad Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVI have to say that I am grateful for my gymnastics, dance, and Pilates training - especially in regards to body awareness. I’m sure it’s why so many dancers and athletes are embracing Pilates as a component of their injury-prevention and cross-training program. And it makes sense why so many ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - ***Rowing for Cardio and Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVYesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...
Views: 3374(3 votes) - ***Knees Over Chest Is Best - For Getting Great Benefits from Pilates Training - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVI’ve been focusing a bit more on my own Pilates workouts lately - and it’s such fun to discover new things about the same old exercises I’ve been doing and teaching now for fifteen years! It’s never boring, and regardless of whether I’m teaching a client, or giving myself a workout - I’m amazed ...
Views: 2076(1 vote) - ***Questions About Becoming a Pilates Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI recently had someone drop me a contact request for Pilates Teacher Training information and thought she had some great questions that might be helpful to post in my Centerworks Pilates blog. Think I may turn this into a regular section and update & add posts with questions as they come ...
Views: 4475(1 vote) - ***Focus on Health - The Benefits of a Peaceful Mind - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHave you ever heard the term “Monkey Mind” and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild? And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing to the next and making it ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - ***Pilates Exercise Programs for Chronic Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVConsidering the large number of clients I’ve seen with chronic back and neck pain, and the great results they’ve had from participating in Pilates programs with me, I strongly agree with the findings from this recent research article I read in SOAP notes from PT Products. Exercise Underutilized ...
Views: 3512(1 vote) - ***Health Benefits, Fun and Fitness with Nintendo Wii Fit - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVWii Fitness… What Fun! I may be a bit behind the times when it comes to enjoying the fun and benefits of all the new interactive video game products on the market - like the Nintendo Wii Fit… but recently my techno-geek boyfriend purchased a Wii Fit for home. (He’s had one at work since they ...
Views: 3299(1 vote) - ***How to Find a Great Pilates Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI’m frequently asked for referrals from people across the country (and the world) in search of a Great Pilates Teacher or Pilates Studio that they can check out and take Private Pilates lessons and join group Mat and Pilates equipment classes. Here are a few frequently asked questions, and Five ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - ***Pilates Training and Peripheral Atrophy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI recieved this question about Pilates training by email today, thought it relevant for a blog posting: Question: Is Pilates appropriate for someone with peripheral atrophy? Balancing is becoming more & more difficult so yoga is no longer an option. If appropriate, please tell me where I might ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - ***Touch for Health & PKP Kinesiology - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI’ve been off the blog-wagon for the past few weeks, and am now on the band-wagon to spread the word about the benefits of Kinesiology and Touch for Health! To continue my education in Mind-Body wellness - I’ve enrolled in a series of workshops this year to learn muscle testing and body ...
Views: 2736(1 vote) - ***Improving Posture with Pilates - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVJust a quick thought… While improving posture may or may not be on the list of goals Pilates participants, it might be because posture improvement isn’t what they want, but rather the BENEFITS of correcting bad posture, which include: Reduced back and neck pain, less stress on all the body’s ...
Views: 3202(2 votes) - ***The Importance of Spine Extension - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVExtension Extension the spine is the opposite of flexion. From a terminology standpoint, it’s helpful to be specific. If the cue is “bend the spine” it could move in one of three directions. Forward (spine flexion), Backward (spine extension), or Sideways (lateral flexion). The other direction ...
Views: 4653(1 vote) - ***Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy” - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVGreat Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy” I’m thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines! Did you happen to see or hear the news? I’m not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in and brought it to my ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - ***Imagine…Life Without Feet! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOV“Foot for Thought…” As an author and advocate for foot care. And having learned the hard way with some serious foot pain issues as a competitive gymnast when I was a teenager. I’ve been on the bandwagon to spread the word about the importance of healthy & happy feet. So last night I was ...
Views: 1945(1 vote) - ***6 Ways To Help Your Clients Stick with Their Pilates Workout Program - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI was eating lunch today and talking shop with one of my Centerworks-trained, PMA Certified Pilates teachers, and we ended up on the topic of: How to effectively get clients enthusiastic about Pilates, AND keep them signing up for lessons so we can really help them see the benefits Pilates has ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - ***Focus on Health - The Benefits of a Peaceful Mind - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHave you ever heard the term “Monkey Mind” and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild? And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing to the next and making it ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - ***Pilates Workouts Are For Every Body - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe Pilates Method teaches a common-sense approach to efficient movement habits for whole-body health. Every Pilates exercise combines strength and flexibility with breathing and total body awareness. Learning to pay attention to what your body is doing and how it moves is a must for getting ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - ***Oh My Aching Feet…Foot Pain, Foot Fitness, & Pilates Exercises for Fantastic Feet! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHere are a six interesting foot facts that I found recently from the while researching foot health and exercise on the web. Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. Women have about four times ...
Views: 5096(1 vote) - ***Improve Posture & Reduce Pain - Pilates and Posture Principles for Health - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVDo I have to practice Pilates to improve my posture? Not necessarily. However, the Pilates exercises can be a wonderful way to help you change habits. Everything that you learn about your body with the Pilates Method can be applied to both your everyday life and other fitness activities. The ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - ***What Pilates Can Do for You! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVWhat is The Pilates Method? The Pilates Method teaches a holistic, common-sense approach to efficient movement habits for whole-body health. Developed as a system or movement regime, Pilates training provides a variety of choices in both exercises and specialized Pilates equipment to help ...
Views: 3294(2 votes) - ***The Benefits of The Iliopsoas Muscle to Pilates - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOV“What is the purpose of learning how to properly use the iliopsoas muscle, and how does this affect exercise technique from a Pilates perspective?” In Part 1 the anatomy, benefits, and function of the iliopsoas muscle were reviewed for a greater understanding of the importance it plays in ...
Views: 4395(1 vote) - ***Get Your Fantastic Feet in Action! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe cover of BioMechanics - The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine caught my eye. The February 2007 issue / Volume XIV Number 2 had a barefoot runner on the front and the tag-line, “New barefoot designs challenge footwear conventions.” Since the subject of happy feet and improved posture is ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - ***Work, Release, and Brain Training - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVEvery Pilates exercise involves utilizing the joints as a lever and pulley system. All movement of the body happens as we contract and release different muscles in the proper order to achieve a desired action. If our muscles don’t understand their proper firing patterns, the body will compensate ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - ***The Benefits of the Iliopsoas Muscle to Pilates - Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOV“What is the purpose of learning how to properly use the iliopsoas muscle, and how does this affect exercise technique from a Pilates perspective?” This was the question asked of me, which led to an interesting few days of contemplation about how I think, what I teach, how I originally learned ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - ***Mastering Movement of the Spine: Extension - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe Benefits of Spine Extension. Tips and Techniques for Increasing Spine Mobility. Exercises to Practice Spine Extension. Practicing Extension with Pilates. Extension (As defined by the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary) Pronunciation: ik-’sten(t)-sh&n Function: noun The action of ...
Views: 3573(1 vote) - ***Mastering Movement of the Spine: The Roll Up - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOV“A man is as young as his spinal column. If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” — Joseph H. Pilates It seems that one of the primary differences between Pilates and “traditional” weight room workouts for developing fitness is ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - ***Mastering Movement of the Spine: Rotation - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe benefit of Pilates is efficient movement. Movement is health, health is life. The spine is the vertical support for our structure. It protects the nerves that cue our bodies for movement. Breath pumps nourishing fluids from the brain to the body and assists in lengthening the spine for ...
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