Inner Thigh Lifts
Strengthen your inner thighs with this low impact exercise! This exercise is excellent at building inner thigh strength. Inner thigh strength is essential for keeping the head of the femur…
FITNESS BLOG
Healthy Apple Crumble in the Crockpot
My husband jokes that when our ‘Pilates Guru’ Kaethe married her husband, Dan, he immediately became part of the Urban Fitness family! It’s actually quite true as he’s become a…
Alignment – What is it?
What is Alignment: The definition of alignment is the arrangement of something in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate relative positions. Physical alignment is all about the placement…
Inner Thigh Stretch – Seated Butterfly with Heels Close
This inner thigh stretch is common and for good reason. It’s easy to get into as long as you’re able to get down on the floor and is a perfect…
Roasted Carrot Soup with Apples and Onion
This blended soup recipe is perfect for fall and winter. Almost entirely made up of just a few vegetables and some fruit, I was surprised at how complex this soup…
Rolling Bridges
Create mobility AND strength in your back with this great exercise! Our clients not only tend to like the results of rolling bridges but they also tend to like the…
Toasted Israeli Couscous with Spring Vegetables
A recipe full of fresh green vegetables and the chewy goodness of Israeli Couscous?! Sign me up! I’ve been saving this recipe for years and finally tried it. I really…
What is Pilates
Pilates is a full-body workout meant to strengthen the whole body, small and large muscles alike, as well as improve flexibility and mobility throughout the body. Typically a low impact workout,…
Legs up the Wall Stretch
Relax while you stretch your hamstrings, inner thighs and back! This stretch is a fantastic way to work on your flexibility while relaxing (or chatting on the phone to your…
Grilled fruits add a twist to your next barbecue
Don’t forget your fruits! The grill often gets dominated by meat (and hopefully) vegetables. Whether you’re grilling right on the open flame or in a tinfoil pouch, it’s easy to…