Posts Tagged ‘flexibilty’
March MATness – Rolling Like A Ball
Rolling Like A Ball Have a seat on your mat with your knees bent into your chest Tightly grab on as close to your ankles as you can with the elbows broad Your goal is to get your thighs perpendicular to the mat Bring the weight of your head toward the knees and pull your…
Read MoreMarch MATness – Single Leg Circles
Single Leg Circles Single leg circles are a great example of the idea of “full body” movement. By the end of this exercise you should feel like every muscle in your body was worked! For those of you who have a lot of range of motion in your hips you might need to focus more…
Read MoreMarch MATness – The Roll Over
Here we are on day 3 of March MATness and that brings us to the rollover. The roll over is a “rolling” exercise and requires a lot of control. A very important component of this movement is to remember the “full body” connection. Before you practice the roll over, make sure that you feel strong…
Read MoreMarch MATness – The Roll Up
The Roll Up 1. Lie on your back with legs fully extended, feet flexed, arms lengthening towards the wall behind you 2. Inhale as you bring your arms to the ceiling and pull your ribcage and abs into the mat 3. Bring the weight of your head forward and begin to peel your spine…
Read MoreHappy Feet
“Left foot, left foot, left foot, right. Feet in the morning, feet at night.” Recognize this famous children’s book? I was reading Dr. Seuss’s Foot Book to my son the other night before bed. It reminded me of how important our feet are to movement and how often we neglect them and their supportive musculature.…
Read MorePilates and Injury Prevention
Pilates is a series of exercises that strengthen the core and stabilizing muscles around the spine and joints. While the main focus is on the core, other areas such as the hips, glutes, legs, shoulders, and arms will also benefit. Pilates is a safe and effective form of exercise for all individuals and offers a…
Read MoreBenefits of Foam Rolling
One of the best things you can do for your body and mind is exercise. However, sometimes the repetitive motion, general wear and tear and poor postures can leave us feeling tight and sore. While stretching is a necessary and important component to physical fitness it only lengthens the healthy muscles and does not do…
Read MoreREAL men DO Pilates!
Joseph Pilates, a man, started this amazing system of training for soldiers during World War I. Pilates has been and continues to be an avenue of training for many professional athletes, dancers and recreational athletes. To name a few…….World Series Champion pitcher Curt Schilling, golf star Tiger Woods, The New Jersey Nets basketball team, actor John…
Read MoreRaising the barre!
One of the hottest trends in fitness are barre classes. Core Sports NYC Barre and Barre Bootcamp are a sure fire way to get in shape and have fun! Guaranteed you will leave feeling long and lean. Work is done at the ballet barre utilizing small isometric movements that work the muscles to fatigue. Muscles…
Read MoreCore Stars
We all have hectic schedulesand trying to find the time to exercise can be a challenge. Janet Phillips of Canton, Michigan does not let her work and travel schedule interfere with taking care of herself. Janet has been a loyal client of Core Sport Pilates Fitness Studio for over 2 years. She was interested in…
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