http://pilates.about.com/ Pilates http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/07/02/pilates-power-animal-for-july-seal.htm We know Joseph Pilates was inspired by seals. He even named an exercise, the seal. In seal, the exercise, we get to recreate the amazing flexibility of the seal's spine,... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/07/02/pilates-power-animal-for-july-seal.htm 2009-07-02T22:49:35Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/30/exercises-of-the-week-3-versions-of-plank.htm Plank shows up in Pilates, in yoga, and at the gym. It is a wonderful core strengthener that brings the whole body into the picture. This week I thought is... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/30/exercises-of-the-week-3-versions-of-plank.htm 2009-06-30T22:01:04Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/29/relieve-stress-breathe-like-a-sleeping-baby.htm NPR's Morning Edition reported this morning on the stress reducing benefits of controlled breathing. The Title of the accompanying article is Baby Steps to Better Breathing. "When sleeping babies breathe,... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/29/relieve-stress-breathe-like-a-sleeping-baby.htm 2009-06-29T14:36:02Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/26/jennifer-kreis-pilates-method-master-trainer-dvds.htm Jennifer Kries' Master Trainer DVD series is the first Pilates teacher training DVD set that I have seen. There are others, I just haven't seen them, yet. I want... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/26/jennifer-kreis-pilates-method-master-trainer-dvds.htm 2009-06-26T16:23:00Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/23/exercise-of-the-week-a-bottom-toner-and-more.htm Shorts and bathing suits are upon us and the truth is, people want to tone their butts. So I'm thinking, what one Pilates mat exercise do I think is the... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/23/exercise-of-the-week-a-bottom-toner-and-more.htm 2009-06-23T14:50:30Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/22/pilates-in-a-tweet.htm Oh yes, I'm twittering, tweeting, or whatever we call it. I'm on Twitter almost every day carrying on about Pilates, and various things. If you like Twitter, follow me. I'm... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/22/pilates-in-a-tweet.htm 2009-06-22T07:00:25Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/19/get-a-grip-pilates-shu-update.htm It's summer. It's hot. Feet sweat. Not a problem. Anabel fitness has just sent me an update on their Pilates Shu. It's super light-weight and comfortable, and now the sole... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/19/get-a-grip-pilates-shu-update.htm 2009-06-19T14:39:20Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/16/exercise-of-the-week-roll-over.htm Roll over is an intermediate level exercise. It requires a lot of abdominal strength and control to support this movement properly. It will give you a good stretch for your... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/16/exercise-of-the-week-roll-over.htm 2009-06-16T18:00:39Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/15/pilates-schedule-ideals-and-reality.htm How often should you do Pilates? Joseph Pilates suggested 4 times per week for optimal benefit. In fact he said that if you do Pilates 4 times per week for... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/15/pilates-schedule-ideals-and-reality.htm 2009-06-15T12:49:29Z http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/12/pilates-class-sound-off.htm A few months ago we had student observers in the studio when I was taking a reformer class. Just as I was coming up into teaser, one of the observers... http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/06/12/pilates-class-sound-off.htm 2009-06-12T19:51:55Z