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You are cordially invited to our GRAND OPENING!
Tweet We’ve been having a great time getting our new studio ready for you! We’ve seen lots of activity leading up to our Grand Opening event this Saturday – from visiting media celebrities to meeting new friends in the neighborhood. Please join us this Saturday May 19th, for free classes, demos, refreshments and more! LIKE us on Facebook Read More…
Hit a home run with Pilates and CoreAlign®
Tweet Think about throwing a ball. Now think about swinging a bat, running from a standstill, reaching for a catch, sliding into home – all of the things baseball players do. What muscles are you relying on the most? As you can imagine, the answer is “all of them” – from head to toe. That’s Read More…
CoreAlign® gains momentum with runners
Tweet Strength, flexibility, extension. Runners are constantly looking for new ways to improve these areas. But it’s hard to pinpoint any imperfections while you’re actually running – an age-old problem for runners. But now, luckily, we have equipment that can address all of these concerns for you, the CoreAlign® by Balanced Body®. CoreAlign® consists of Read More…
Meet Jesse Masche, Pilates and Core Align Instructor at The Lift
Tweet Being a massage therapist for 14 years has taught Jesse Masche a thing or two about the human form. She “reads” muscle structure as well as body mechanics when studying movement. As a runner who found added flexibility and core strength from Pilates, Jesse maintains a balance between making her clients smile and Read More…
Bringing Classical Pilates to Life with CenterLine™
Tweet This year, at the 11th Annual Pilates Method Alliance Meeting, we sat down with some of the names behind our amazing equipment; authors and founders of The Pilates Center of Boulder CO, Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. Using the intentions and original specifications of Joseph Pilates as a guide, Amy and Rachel Read More…
Build, balance, and bundle up for winter sports!
Tweet For some, the elements of ice and snow are just a thing to endure. But for others, harnessing outdoor conditions is in all in the name of fun and fitness. One thing is certain; no other season challenges our balance, coordination and core strength more than the winter months. Here are a few Read More…
Holiday mealtime should not be a deal-breaker
Tweet As much as we say we are going to stick to our nutritional guns over the holidays, things happen and sometimes we just eat what winds up in front of us. We all have that aunt who will insist on serving seconds whether you want them, not to mention the holiday sweets and Read More…
Balance your body, balance your life: Gearing up for the holidays
Tweet If you practice Pilates regularly, you know that adhering to your regimen is key in your success. As with most exercise, doing it every now and then won’t get you the results you are looking for. It’s the repetition that trains your body to behave in ways that reflect correct form and alignment. So as Read More…
PHOTO GALLERY – The Lift loves the Balanced Body Orbit
TweetTo celebrate Pilates Day 2011, Balanced Body sponsored a contest to win an Orbit for the best Pilates Day celebration story. On May 7, 2011, we invited old and new faces to join us in a mat class in order to celebrate Pilates Day 2011. We had a great time and documented the day in Read More…
CoreAlign arrives at The Lift Pilates Studio
TweetWe 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…