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Now hiring: Experienced Pilates instructors
TweetWith a beautiful, new high-end studio now open for classes, we are looking for experienced, committed, and enthusiastic Pilates instructors to join our growing team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! We are in immediate need of instructors. Both part time and full time positions are available now. Each candidate must meet the following requirements: Minimum 2 years experience Read More…
Now hiring: Looking for the best in the industry to teach CoreAlign®, a cutting-edge fitness system.
TweetHere at The Lift, we offer the training in the revolutionary new exercise system CoreAlign. This system is strongly recommended for individuals with a good background in movement, such as accredited Pilates instructors, personal trainers and physical therapists. Now, with a beautiful, new high-end studio now open for classes, we are offering this rare training opportunity to Read More…
Beyond the core: Pilates for toning arms
TweetWe are passionate about core strength because it is the foundation of all movement. Through Pilates and CoreAlign, we want to help you develop a strong core in order to enable the other parts of your body to move at full efficiency. For example, Pilates and CoreAlign are great for runners looking to improve their gait, run faster Read More…
Belting The Star-Spangled Banner: How Pilates helps you hit the high note
TweetRecently, I traveled to New York City to support my daughter at an audition for opportunity to sing the National Anthem. As I watched her rehearse with her voice teacher, it got me thinking about the impact breathing has on successfully singing a tough tune like that. Breathing is something most of us don’t think Read More…
CoreAlign Master Trainers visit The Lift Pilates Studio
TweetLast 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
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…
The Pilates method: Why it matters
Tweet There’s no doubt that anyone who tries Pilates can feel the difference in their body almost immediately. Over the last decade, Pilates has exploded and is now offered at nearly all fitness facilities across the country. However, just like anything that gains rapid popularity, Pilates class have been mass-produced and customized to fit many Read More…
Meet Patty McNichols, Owner of The Lift Pilates Studio
TweetPatty McNichols, owner of The Lift Pilates Studio, has worked in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. After years of training and racing in marathons and triathlons, she has found Pilates to be the best and most complete system of exercise. Patty has completed rigorous and elite training programs throughout the United States Read More…