Neutral spine versus flexed lumbar

Wowee, lookie what I found.

Very interesting. A contentious issue. I think imprinting works for some and neutral works for others. Look forward to your thoughts.

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Pilates in Layers

Pilates in Layers is an excellent instructional couple of videos for your clients to try at home, and for you to try as an Instructor. Plenty of modifications/variations given with clear instructions and sequencing of movements.
Looking forward to more videos Francine.
(Francine is also an author on Pilates Digest)

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Muscular action in curlups

A great visual aid to see how the abs assist, and bring to life the differing focus on abs vs hip flexors in this exercise. See it through to the end to get some safety and teaching tips.

Sit-up / Curl-up Anatomy and Kinesiology

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3 reasons to revisit abiandjoseph

Abi offers some great sale prices on some of her gear, including this little gem that I purchased some time ago. The feature line down the side works a treat.

No. 2 is the affiliate program on offer whereby you receive 8% of any sales coming through your website or blog. Abi’s gear sells itself.

Finally, she has revived the bomber jacket, slim fit and stylish for our working day.

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Abs vs Thighs

Aleisa George – “To effectively work the Abdominals for core conditioning it is optimal to target the core when the Quadriceps muscles are relaxed. To help get the Quads relaxed, it is most effective to strengthen the opposing muscle groups, which would be the Glutes and Hamstrings.” Continue reading…

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Thongs that do your feet some good

Who’s toes look like that?? Continue reading…

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