Exercises for the foot

Thera-bandacademy.com offers 9 different foot strengthening programs on their site. None of them earth shatteringly different from what we do but some ideas may add to your skill set. You may need to register first, but that is no hassle and it’s free. Great resources to be found throughout this site. Continue reading…

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Pilates style moves on the BOSU

Notice how the BOSU equipment crept into Pilates studios during 2009? A number of BOSU exercises are available here.

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Tips and research on stretching

I love stretching, it improves my mood and brings me back into the sensations of my body. If there was such a thing as a stretching class close to my home, I’d be there. What a way to start the day. In my online meanderings I found these concise and up to date tips on stretching. Continue reading…

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Ball push up

ballpushupExcellent description and video on how to execute the perfect push up on the ball. Continue reading…

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Rehab ideas from Brent Anderson

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Take a look at the most creative use of trap table I have seen in a while. Treatment ideas for those with very limited movement or in acute phase post surgery etc. He is truly an ideas man, really helpful for your rehab Pilates. Continue reading…

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Research on Pilates and back pain

Research published in 2006 gives the thumbs up to Pilates. Continue reading…

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Stuart McGill exercises

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A great wad of his exercises are available to view on youtube, some of a good quality, some long distance and tricky to hear. I particularly like his take on side bridge.

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How Google can help you – 2

Google Advanced Search

Every web search engine has a set of advanced features that almost nobody ever uses, just because they’re hidden behind a link beneath the ‘search’ button labelled “Advanced” or “Options”. I often wonder if everyone would use them if the link label was something like “More useful things” or maybe “Free beer.” For the time being, that remains but a dream. Continue reading…

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How Google can help in marketing your Pilates business – 1

Guest post by Alan Jones of Doing Words doingwords

If your Pilates business has a website, you’ll already know that having a website is just the first half of the challenge of marketing your business online. Continue reading…

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