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From the ground to your core, a focus on feet
When you think about your health and physical shape, what comes to mind first? Is it a strong core? Cardiovascular endurance? Muscle strength? How about healthy feet? We rely on our feet every single day to get us from one place to another, support us while standing for long periods of time and accommodates a Read More…
See you at The Great Milwaukee Race
The Lift Pilates Studio is excited be part of the adventure of The Great Milwaukee Race on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 as a clue location sponsor. The Great Milwaukee Race is a foot race, trivia contest and whacky fitness challenge all wrapped into one fun-filled scavenger hunt around Brew City. The best part is a portion Read More…
Pilates and pregnancy: The benefits before and after birth
Pilates is the perfect regimen for women looking to stay active while pregnant and to get back in shape after your baby arrives. We work individually with each of our pregnant clients to ensure that their workouts are safe and comfortable no matter the fitness level or stage of birth. We’ve put together just a Read More…
CoreAlign Master Trainers visit The Lift Pilates Studio
Last week, CoreAlign Master Trainers Shawn and Hayley Healey traveled to Milwaukee to teach our staff how to implement a CoreAlign program based on the exercises that Jonathan Hoffman, the inventor of CoreAlign, created. Shawn and Hayley are owners of Carpe Diem Pilates and Personal Training Center in Eugene, Oregon. The pair also holds leadership Read More…
Pilates for runners: A guest post for Fit Milwaukee
Guest blog post for Fit Milwaukee by Patty McNichols As a competitive runner for almost 25 years, including more than 20 marathons and the Hawaii Ironman Championship, I wish I had discovered Pilates long ago. After constantly suffering from foot injuries, tight hamstrings and even a surgery, I had to stop running. However, after my Read More…
CoreAlign arrives at The Lift Pilates Studio
We are very excited to announce that after many months of anticipation, our new CoreAlign systems have finally arrived! (Check out pictures of this exciting delivery day in our Flickr album). CoreAlign, sold by Balanced Body, is a revolutionary machine designed to improve posture, balance and functional movement through vertical exercises on two sliding platforms. Read More…
Honoring Joseph Pilates at Pilates Day 2011
On May 7, 2011, more than 20 clients, friends and new guests filled the studio to celebrate Pilates Day 2011. During a mat class led by Trey Fry, students of all experience levels came together to honor Joseph Pilates and the Pilates method, while kicking off the weekend with a great workout! Following the class, guests socialized Read More…
Pilates Class Spotlight: Reformer
When first seeing the Reformer, many people think of a torture device. However, they soon realize that this state-of-the-art apparatus actually has the opposite effect. The Reformer improves strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. The Reformer can be used by everyone, regardless of age, gender, injury, or body type. We recommend a combination of both mat Read More…
Pilates Day Celebration 2011 at The Lift Pilates Studio
The Lift Pilates Studio is excited to invite our clients and guests to celebrate Pilates day on May 7, 2011. Pilates Day is an international event produced by the Pilates Method Alliance on the first Saturday of May every year to foster the community’s appreciation and awareness of the Pilates Method. Join us on May Read More…