Deepen Your Core Work with One Powerful Setup Tweak
Last year, I sent out a short survey to learn about people’s biggest struggle with exercise and what’s holding them back from moving and feeling the way they want to. Want to know what the number one answer was? “Not enough time.” “Making time.” “Finding the time.” If you can relate, I think you’ll appreciate […]
Relieve Hip Tension, Reduce Pain, & Improve Flexibility in One Effective Exercise
There is a fantastic stretch for alleviating tightness in the hips called the Figure Four. I love a lot about this move, but my favorite thing is the number of ways you can do it. You can practice it sitting in a chair or on the floor, standing up, or lying down. And inside each […]
Unlock Upper Back Benefits with this Advanced Quadruped Technique
If you’ve ever taken Pilates, yoga, or any group exercise class, there’s a good chance you’ve spent time on all fours. The technical term for this is “quadruped,” and you’d think finding your alignment in this position would be easy. I mean, just watch a baby crawl—they’re perfectly aligned every time! But adults? We have […]
This Neutral Pelvis Trick Transforms Your Quadruped
When it comes to alignment, I don’t know if there’s a more nebulous-sounding term than “neutral pelvis.” If you’ve ever taken a Pilates class, you’ve probably heard it: “Find your neutral.” “Make sure your pelvis is in neutral.” I remember hearing it all the time when I first started taking Pilates and not understanding it […]
Erase Back Tension Instantly with This Blanket Technique
If your back ever feels achy or stiff and you have a blanket that can be rolled up, you’ll definitely want to check out the exercise in today’s video. Whenever I feel any kind of discomfort in my upper back creeping in—like the tension from sitting at the computer or standing for a long time […]
Align Your Pelvis to Get the Real Benefits of the Strap Stretch
One of the best ways to get more out of any exercise you do is by fine-tuning your alignment, which is exactly what we’re up to in today’s video. I’ll show you an easy way to adjust your pelvis in a popular exercise that stretches and creates length down the back of the legs. This […]