Bringing the Pilates teaching community together – Online
If you are near to Fairfield or Camberwell in Vic or Rose Bay and Hornsby in NSW, there may be a new 2012 opportunity lurking.
A recent addition to the blog is Pilates job opportunities so check them out if you are in the market.
Similarly, if you are an employer looking for that special someone the blog is freely available to you to promote.
Hip weakness, stretching and foam rollers receive a mention in this article on the myths of the ITB.
Two major changes to the distribution of Pilates equipment have taken place in 2011.
Peak Pilates now distributed by Blue Fitness New Zealand. DAP Pilates are no longer the guys to contact, a shame really as Tony and Fofie are a great couple and worked in really well with the Pilates industry.
My only interaction with the very new kids on the block was to request a quote for my home studio, and the response back did not attempt to determine what my needs were. Continue reading…
We aren’t all born teachers, it is a skill that can develop over time and needs constant refinement and rethinking on our part. What you call a good teacher may be different from me. The experience of being taught is so variable and we all value different skills in our teachers. I like what this article has to say on the topic.
Creating an authentic experience COREterly 2011
We are not to diagnose piriformis sydnrome, but can do a lot to help from that point onward. I can think of a few better glute strengthening exercises than the one identified here, as will you no doubt.
Finding and keeping good staff is one of the toughest aspects of running a Pilates studio. Try it and see.
Every now and then I have been asked if I place job ads here on the blog, but the query is coming through often enough that I think its time to move on it. Continue reading…
A summary of recommendations giving you food for thought when working with older adults.
American Geriatric Society/British Geriatric Society Clinical Practice Guideline :
Prevention of Falls in Older Persons (2010)
Clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and older men:
Particularly pages 13 and 24.
The Royal College of General Practitioners, February 2010.
An article I come back to time and time again when asked about Pilates and Osteoporosis, the go to woman, Sherri Betz, PT.
