Abdominals come in many Flavors
Posted by Lesley Powell on February 16, 2008 · 2 Comments
by Lesley Powell “Abdominals come in many Flavors” Doris Pasteleur Hall “I do have a question – on the KNEE STRETCH & KNEELING ABDOMINAL SERIES – why would you choose the rounded back vs the flat back — would it be for body type, body issues, difficult/easier, different focus? Could you explain.” Kris For a … Read more
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Ready, Start, Go – learning to teach Pilates
Posted by Lesley Powell on February 11, 2008 · 5 Comments
by Lesley Powell, faculty of Balanced Body University. After teaching Pilates Teacher programs for many years, the hardest thing for the new teacher to find is putting time aside for their practice. Even though one has made a committment to take the necessary courses to become a teacher, most have trouble reorganizing their lives for … Read more
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3-D Core
Posted by Lesley Powell on February 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
by Dr. Martha Eddy & Lesley Powell Traditionally in fitness “core” use to refer just to the abdominals. When someone has back problems, the traditional approach has been to train the “abs” and then the back separately. In our BodyMind Fitness training, one has to train the spine 3 dimensionally for posture and daily movements. … Read more
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Pilates Reformer vs Pilates Tower
Posted by Lesley Powell on February 5, 2008 · 1 Comment
by Lesley Powell, Director of Movements Afoot The beauty of all the Pilates equipment invites different physical experiences. Most of the exercises can be done on both pieces of equipment. The reformer with its moving bed can challenge balance, mobility and strength. The tower has many possiblilities of spring tensions. With the placement of the … Read more
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