If you have a new client that identifies that they have LBP, diagnosed or undiagnosed, would you teach them feet in straps? I have seen it being taught to this kind of client recently and it made me uncomfortable, so I wondered what you think. Continue reading…
Now and again, it’s good to read about and ponder the side of our teaching that comes from inside us, our drive, our strengths/weaknesses and the balance we seek in life.
Survival Skills For Pilates Teachers: Thriving In The Mind-body Fitness World
This book comes highly recommended (Thanks Lara and Maria) and I am looking forward to getting my teeth into it one day. If anyone has an old copy, or knows where I can buy it here, love to hear from you.
Joint protection and physical rehabilitation of the adult with hypermobility syndrome
“The question of whether it is necessary or advantageous to restrict range of movement in hypermobile joints to protect them is unknown. Anecdotally it seems that hypermobile individuals complain of feelings of discomfort from stiffness and positively like stretching. It is recommended that a normal range of joint movement for the individual is restored and maintained, but efficient and effective control is required throughout the whole range of movement and especially into the hypermobile range.” Continue reading…
I see them everywhere, every second person seems to be on their iphone or ipad in all manner of public places. Use your time at the checkout or luggage carousel wisely. Continue reading…
HOW TO GET YOUR PILATES CLIENTS TO MARKET YOUR STUDIO FOR YOU!
Did you know that within your Pilates business is a “pot of gold” that can be turned into new clients, without spending a fortune? One of the fastest ways to attract new clients to your Pilates studio without spending your entire marketing budget is to create a referral-marketing program. Continue reading…
STOTT Pilates YouTube channel is live.
How will you spend your hard earned dollars on professional development this year? Keep track of events on the ‘Calendar‘ link here on the site for inspiration.
15 new courses just added.
Browsing through this site I found an article, “Ball props on the reformer: A help or hinder’ by Madeleine Black. This nicely revisits the work she shared at the APMA Sydney retreat in February 2010.
” the use of the ball inhibits functional synergistic muscle work of the feet up to the spine. We are looking at optimal leg alignment while executing Pilates in a dynamic and functional way, not in a held position.”
Hump Pilates is out there. Jimmy Kimmel, US comedian gives his spin on the joys of Pilates.
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