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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…
Where the rubber meets the road: 3 questions to ask yourself on the path to fitness
Tweet In fitness, as with anything, the road to success is lined with roadblocks, bumps, and detours. Now that quarter one of 2012 is behind us, take some time to check your progress and revisit your goals. Whether you are just starting out, or are well along on your journey, the spring months are great Read More…
Add life to years with Pilates
Tweet Growing older is a journey we all share. We know more today than we did yesterday. We’re able to take on new challenges with a better understanding for what we can expect. As we grow older we learn the value of patience. When it comes to our bodies, we know that nothing drastic ever 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…
Tuned out at the gym? Pilates and CoreAlign® classes engage your mind and your core.
Tweet Have you ever stopped to think about why most of the “big gyms” have so many TV’s? Or why some fitness clubs have a row of ellipticals facing outside? Or why treadmill users listen to music or even read magazines while they are working out? It’s because no matter how hard they might be Read More…
Simple ways to go from hibernating to high gear
Tweet Are you feeling the results of your 2012 goals yet? If not, it might be time to get your fitness focus back on track. Here are a few ways to snap out of hibernation mode and back into high gear. Instead of hitting the snooze button, hit the ground running. If you hit the snooze Read More…
Don’t grow old. Just keep growing! Pilates and CoreAlign™ for seniors
TweetWhat do you want to be when you grow up? For Ted and Hattie Purtell, the answer continues to be ACTIVE. Through their Pilates and CoreAlign sessions at The Lift, Ted and Hattie are able to do the things they love: skiing, scuba diving, sailing, gardening and more. Like us, they believe that once you Read More…
Sweet idea: Be a power couple this Valentine’s Day
Tweet Your life-partner can be an excellent workout buddy. So why is it current research shows that married people exercise less than single people? It seems that couples are forgetting that “in sickness and in health” often comes down to a personal choice. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d remind the Read More…
Keeping your resolve: resolutions versus reality
Tweet Happy 2012! It’s that time of year where well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions are put to the test. When we asked our staff what their resolutions are, topics range from diet, to exercise to attitude. Like the resolutions of people everywhere, they all share one common denominator– success clearly begins in the mind. So here 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…