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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…
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…
Reformer Classes – Big change comes in small groups
Tweet “To return to doing things I used to be able to do.” “To improve my sports performance.” “To correct my posture.” “To just feel better.” There are many reasons our clients come to The Lift – almost as many reasons as there are exercises to learn. Of all of the pieces of equipment we train Read More…
Mashing gives athletes a leg up
Tweet Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, constricted muscles need to be loosened up in order for them to perform at their best. So we stretch them, we massage them, and work to lengthen them. But even though human hands can be amazingly powerful, they can only penetrate dense muscle so 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…
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…
Pilates for runners: A guest post for Fit Milwaukee
TweetGuest 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
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…
Honoring Joseph Pilates at Pilates Day 2011
TweetOn 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…