Lower TA and upper TA work in opposition

Recently had the pleasure once again, of spending some time with Bruce Hildebrand in Franklin Method mode. This time rotations and ultimate abdominals. I wanted to share one of the things he worked through with us. Continue reading…

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Exercise n movement blogs to read

I’ve found two new movement based blogs to share with you this week. Continue reading…

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A few thoughts from moi

Firstly, none of you made any noise about the recent ‘fitness pilates certification’ post and the implications for us. Does it not ruffle your feathers just a little?!?!? What does it say to joe or jessie public about our specialisation if they are able to do ‘pilates’ at the gym and be told their trainer is certified in Pilates. AAGGHH.

On a happier note, you remember the post last January, sneakily added by my hubby while I was flat out recovering from a double mastectomy. Continue reading…

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Do rehab and classical repertoire have to be polestar apart?

Historically, the Pilates industry in Australia has been somewhat divided between those instructors who focus on ‘rehab’ and those who like to ‘go for it’ with classical Pilates repertoire. Continue reading…

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This week, it’s all about the studio owners

Three posts here for those of you that currently own studios, dream of doing same, or for those of you that have owned and ran!

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Little help marketing your studio?

Business Wellbeing founder, Kylie Saunders is an active member of the Pilates Pro Linkedin community, and I wanted to share a link to her most recent post. Continue reading…

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Health, business, profits – three words that don’t go together often

A Physio, with a teaching degree then went on to do a business marketing diploma. He now owns a chain of Physio practices and get this, doesn’t even need to work in them much anymore, preferring to spend time with his family. Well, show me a Pilates practitioner that has hit those heights, go on. Continue reading…

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More on Brent Anderson, Polestar

If you want to learn more about the man behind Polestar Pilates you can read his blog and get an idea of what is important to him. Continue reading…

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Romana’s students on the way down under

We don’t get access to Instructors that have undergone Romana Kryzanowska’s original certification program very often. Next month, a national tour is underway in Australia for two such people. Continue reading…

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