Fitness

New Move Monday: “The Hover”

New Move Monday: “The Hover”

A quick demonstration video for today's New Move! Love using this in my classes and they are usually crying by the end of the sets!! ♥♥♥ Keep the whole body still as you "hover". Don't touch the ground with your knees! Do 2-3 sets of 12 hovers. You can also add the...

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New Move Monday: Chest-Tricep-Ab Combo on the Ball

New Move Monday: Chest-Tricep-Ab Combo on the Ball

I ran into one of my pilates students the other day while working out at the college I teach at. We did some cardio together and the I convinced her to do some strength training with me. She agreed (without me twisting her arm too much!) and while we were exercising...

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How I Maintain My Ideal Weight & Size

How I Maintain My Ideal Weight & Size

Let me start out with this. I typically HATE talking about weight and scales. It is definitely not the best or only measure of how healthy and fit you are. HOWEVER, I see a lot of weight yo-yoing with my students. I get lots of emails from my blog readers too, telling...

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New Move Monday: Shoulder Bridge Burners (Video)

New Move Monday: Shoulder Bridge Burners (Video)

Shoulder bridges are exercises that I use in my pilates classes all the time! We do them straight on the floor, on a small ball, and I even do them with medicine balls at the gym! Today, I'm demonstrating a way to use what you have in your home to feel the burn on...

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Lower Back & Glute Strengthener: Video

Lower Back & Glute Strengthener: Video

The lower back and glutes are generally neglected in workouts but they are both such crucial areas for your posture and a strong body. I love incorporating the mini-ball into my routine to change things up a bit. Ready to get tight and toned on your backside? Come do...

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My Real Life Workout Today: 6/18/12

My Real Life Workout Today: 6/18/12

No "New Move Monday" today. Instead I decided to give you another glimpse into my workout routine. I'm not sure if you wonder exactly what I do to exercise or not, but I know that I'm always curious what other people do for theirs! My workouts are different EVERY....

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