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[hilaryopheimpilatesblog]

Have you checked out the July/August issue of @pilatesstylemag ? We are so honored and excited to be included as one of the World’s most beautiful Pilates studios! Thank you @valencarla for our dream place to share our passion every day. #pilatesstyle #houston #htx #josephpilates #pilatesstudio #chuckrapoport #underthechandelier #pilatesstudio #beautifulview #happyplace #houstonpilates #houstonfitness #contrology #pilatesgirl #gratzpilates #dream #pilatesnerd #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #pilateslovers #pilateshouston

[semifitlife]

So, these are happening. I’m working on making up some more samples, but they will be available in other colors, styles, and even bags. #pilates #pilateslife #pilatesnerd #pilatesstudio #texaspilates #pilatestexas #austintx #austinpilates

[eatsleeppilates]

A Belated Happy New Year!

Hello Followers!  Firstly, huge apologies for the tardy new year wishes.  I hope that 2018 is off to a good start and you have started taking baby steps towards your new year’s resolutions.  I’ve made myself an 18 for 2018 list (to be honest, i’m only written 15 so far) ranging from finally finishing book 7 of the Harry Potter series to managing a handstand.  There’s certainly nothing groundbreaking in there.  Too often finding myself reaching for the moon and missing the stars, 2018 is going to be about reaching for the stars (or taking baby steps).  Bringing this back to Eat. Sleep. Pilates. I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by all the knowledge i’ve yet to build (understanding the true essence of each exercise, modifying exercises for client’s pathologies, working with different personality types, etc.), so i’ve assigned myself the task to focus of a different topic each week/fortnight to develop a deeper knowledge over a broader range.  Each month, I’ll share some of the things i’ve learned along the way, so here is my first post for 2018 on shoulders.

That’s right... a study by the UK government in early 2017 found that dislocations and fractures is the most common diagnosis in A&E departments.  And, what are the bones and joints most vulnerable?  You guessed it, the collar bone and shoulder.  So, how do we try to keep ourselves out of A&E?  Pilates!  Here are three of my favourite shoulder mobilising and strengthening exercises.

1.  Shoulder mobility series with a theraband

Lying comfortably on your back with knees bent and feet resting flat on the floor, take a theraband between your hands and hold it hip width apart at your hips.  Take an inhale to prepare and then as you exhale, take the band from your hips over your head.  Inhale to return.  Tip:  Watch for your ribs popping up as you take your arms overhead, only go as far as you can maintain a connection between your lower ribs and the floor.  I find it helps to imagine my belly button travelling down towards my feet as I inhale and up through my ribs towards my head as I exhale.  This helps to engage the obliques (abdominals) to stabilise the ribcage and spine.

2.  Seated Lat Pull on the cadillac

Sit comfortably facing sideways right up at the Push Through Bar (PTB) end of the cadillac (having a box under your feet feels nice by helping to keep the hip flexors from activating when the legs are left hanging).  Start with one blue spring and then progress to two blues or one red.  Place your inside/bed side hand on the PTB so that you can see your hand from the corner of your eye (anatomy fact:  this range of sight is called the line of scaption because it is the efficient range in which to move your scapulae).  Initiating with the shoulder blade, pull the bar down on an exhale.  Inhale and hold once your hand reaches your shoulder and then initiating with the shoulder blade again, push the bar back up to the start position.  Tip:  you should feel the shoulder blade gliding around your ribcage from the base of the armpit in the start position towards the spine as you complete the movement.  I like starting with a light spring to allow the stabilising muscles around the shoulder blade to activate, rather than the biceps and deltoids taking over.  The challenge when moving up to a heavier spring is to keep recruiting the stabilising muscles.   

3.  Modified Down Stretch on the reformer

Kneel on the reformer with your feet against the shoulder rests and hands under your shoulders on the wooden platform.  Your upper arms should be resting against the footbar throughout the exercise.  Start on one red spring and progress to one blue and then one white spring.  On an inhale, push the carriage out with your knees, maintaining a neutral spine.  As you exhale drag the carriage back under you.  Tip:  Focus the push through your hands on your little finger and keep thinking width across the shoulders to stabilise the scapulae.  Anatomy fact:  there is a neuromuscular connection between the little finger and the serratus anterior muscle, so recruiting one, activates the other. 

I would love to know how you get on with these.  Don’t hesitate to drop me a message if you have any questions!

Finally, leaving you with some food for thought.  I came across this quote from Anula Maiberg the other week and it has stuck with me.  I’m guilty of getting caught up in the social media side of Pilates and feel disheartened when I don’t fit the insta defined Pilates look.  Anula’s quote brought me back to earth by reminding me that Pilates isn’t a performance.  We’re not training for an end of term show, we’re training to make our bodies stronger and more flexible.  We’re doing it for ourselves, not an audience.  So, on that note, it’s goodbye from me for today!  

[yogabyjulie-blog]

Tomorrow Pilates+Yoga FUSION is moving to mornings!!! 9 AM Monday's to be exact! Fuse the joy of the body opening work of Yoga with the spinal stabilization benefits of Pilates. See ya on the mat. 410 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji. www.YogaByJulie to learn more #pilates #yoga #pilatesyoga #fusion #pilatesnerd #mindbody #justbreathe (at Yoga & Pilates By Julie)

[ceciliaizaurieta-blog]

SNAKE 🐍 & TWIST #🐍#pilates #pilateslife #pilatesbody #pilateschile #pilatesdodia #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #pilatesmove #pilatesnerd #pilatesdaily #pilatesmoveoftheday (at Life Time Fitness - Beachwood)

[hilaryopheimpilatesblog]

Happy Monday and why not get some Pilates in before the day starts right? Thanks @pilatesnerd for the inspirational words today and they fit with this month’s Insta! This one, Side Bend is a work in progress. It is one of a daily “hmmmmm, what will it be today?” “how is this going to go” but, an idea of it was already there in the previous work right? For me this one shows what Pilates has done for me in the “real” world. Creating space to move and lengthen as I twist, turn and bend has been one of no more pain. That back pain when I rolled over in my sleep or sat in a certain way? So much better if not gone most the time, thanks to Pilates. #practicewhatyoupreach #wapilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #pilates #pilatesstudio #chuckrapoport #pilatesteacher #gratzpilates #gratzstudio #gratzreformer #houstonpilates #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #sweateveryday #july4th #holidayweekend #pilateshouston #houston #htx #silversteetstudios #pilatesgirl #pilatesnerd #hilaryopheim #josephpilates #welovewhatwedo #pilatesbody #realworld #contrology #contrologia #fitnesshouston #fitness #strongwomen #insprationalquotes

[keepitrel]

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Going with the #flow from one move to the next with full mind/body #CONNECTION on the #PilatesReformer for day 3️⃣ of the @momentumfest Instagram Challenge. 😘 📎 is sped up 2X Outfit by @fabletics ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #momentumfest #momentumfestchallenge #momentumfest2020 #denvermovementfestival #relpilates #pilates #ilovepilates #pilatesteacher #iteachpilates #pilatespro #pilatesworkout #pilatesworks #fitness #wellness #corestrength #fullbodyworkout #pilatesbody #idopilates #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesstudio #myfabletics #pilatesinbrooklyn #pilatesnerd #pilatescommunity #allegro2 @pilatesstylemag @balanced_body (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8e0KLQBG0g/?igshid=1g13q6fxo53hb

[ofabundantlife]

#pilatesnerd

[texasfitlife]

😍OMG this was the best thing to receive after teach my @poppilatesofficiall class today!!! I completely fell in love with this onsie and felt it was something amazing my baby💕 should have when she enters the world!!!!😍 #poparmy #poppilates #texasfitlife #texasfitfam #blogilates #blogifam #pilatesislife #fitmom #pilatesbod #kettlesocial #kettleathlete #kettlettes #hcfitnesstexas #hcfitnesslatino #pilatesmovesme #pilateslove #pilatesnerd #pilatestime #ipreview via @preview.app (at Devine, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAOMmPohe5u/?igshid=x09uowvajeu3

[hilaryopheimpilatesblog]

The words say it all and Mentorship Gal Jolie will be getting her Short Spine Massage later in her session! Yes, it made her happy! We are coming to a close on this month of the words of Mr. Pilates. For this lovely @pilatesnerd shout out shirt we thought this was a good one! “It is this very action of “rolling” and “unrolling that cleanses your lungs so effectively by driving out the impure air and forcing in the pure air as you “roll” and “unroll” Joseph Pilates. #gratzpilates #wapilates #wapstyle #mentorshipprogram #houstonpilates #htx #houston #pilateshouston #traditionalpilates #pilatesnerd #shortspinemassage #shortspine #silversteetstudios #may #josephpilates #returntolife

[keepitrel]

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#FUN with a #physioball for day 2️⃣ of the @momentumfest Instagram Challenge. 😅😆🙃🤪 📎 is sped up 2X Outfit by @fabletics ・・・ #momentumfest #momentumfestchallenge #momentumfest2020 #denvermovementfestival #relpilates #pilates #ilovepilates #pilatesteacher #iteachpilates #pilatespro #pilatesworkout #pilatesworks #fitness #wellness #corestrength #fullbodyworkout #pilatesbody #idopilates #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesstudio #myfabletics #pilatesinbrooklyn #pilatesnerd #pilatescommunity @pilatesstylemag (at Streamline Pilates Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cXkBZFIIC/?igshid=1sy3i0ehvp2j7

[french-strawberries]

Rise and shine☀️It's a green juice and #pilatesnerd kinda morning. Headed to the PMA in SD to help out my super talented friend Karen Ellis with her @pilatesnerd clothing line. I can't get enough of this super cute mint green muscle tee!!!! And there's WAY more where this comes from😊 If you're at the convention today, come say hi!💜

[texasfitlife]

See y'all tonight @ 7:30pm for an easy class 🤣 Photo by @pilatesnerd "easy...😂😭 . . . #pilatesnerd #pilatesclass #pilates #pilatessessions #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #pilateslovers #pilateseveryday #pilatesmat #pilatesduets #pilatestraining #pilatesmemes #pilatesfun" Reposted with @preview.app #texasfitlife #texasgirl #greeneyesoftexas #texan #texasbornandraised #trufitfam #iamtrufit #trufitswmilitary #trufit (at Tru Fit - San Antonio Military Drive) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JkJysBiqQ/?igshid=16k7zonnc07uu

[hilaryopheimpilatesblog]

In Life...in Pilates. Today was a day to remind ourselves thanks to @pilatesnerd #josephpilates #wapilates #silverstreetstudioshouston #pilatesnerd #houstontx #happyplace #contrology #traditionalpilates #wednesdaywisdom

[keepitrel]

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A bit late to the party, but.. exploring movement with one 🟡 spring on the #PilatesReformer for day 1️⃣ of the @momentumfest Instagram Challenge. #EXPLORE #MindYourSpine 💕 📎 is sped up ・・・ #momentumfest #relpilates #pilates #ilovepilates #pilatesteacher #iteachpilates #pilatespro #pilatesworkout #pilatesworks #fitness #wellness #corestrength #fullbodyworkout #pilatesbody #idopilates #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesstudio #pilatesinbrooklyn #pilatesnerd #pilatescommunity (at Streamline Pilates Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cC66ijJLE/?igshid=uyanqrznb09t

[texasfitlife]

Pop Pilates tomorrow morning @trufit 10:15 am!!!! #POPPILATES #POPARMY #texasfitlife #treatyoself Photo by @pilatesnerd "PILATES ♥️ . . repost: @deltapilates . #pilatesnerd #pilatesword #word #pilatesiseverything #things #pilates #pilatesisallthethings #pilateslove" Reposted with @preview.app (at Tru Fit - San Antonio Military Drive) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5RL0r_BiKS/?igshid=g56s7q18w36p