The perfect on-the-go tricep exercise! We love this exercises for a number of reasons. Not least among them is that you can do this exercise anywhere you have room to lie down on your side. Be sure to keep your top shoulder pulling down away from your ear so you really feel this in your […]

Got just 5 minutes for an upper body workout? This combo will beat bra bulge in the front and the back! This chest press and lat pullover exercise combo, done with dumbbells, will have you focused and attentive to form as you alternate between them. Certainly a step up in terms of difficulty, make sure […]

Join us on the mat for several progressions for strengthening your lower and upper abs. All of these position your neck safely and in a way that is comfortable for most. You might also love that these exercises are all SMALL and PRECISE movements. No need to sit up all the way, throw your legs […]

Here’s a great combination to challenge your core without having to endure minutes of plank. Switch between plank and mountain climbers for 10 seconds a piece and work up to 1 minute each. Try two sets and build up your time each week or every few weeks. Remember to engage your core throughout the exercise […]

We find that the scapula is a little bit of a mystery to many people. After all, it’s a highly mobile bone with 6 separate movements and it’s hard to know exactly where it is or where it should be. Here are the movements of the scapula and common motions to help you understand when […]

How to do clam shells BETTER. Great exercise for lateral hip and leg, but when done without intention, you’ll get far less impact! Hear how Pilates pro, Kaethe, cues improvements to this side posture exercise, making it more effective. If you’re not sure where to place your head, wobble too much in your torso or […]

No better glute activation exercise than this one when done correctly! Try this hip hinge on a low step for yourself and see! Use a step between four and 6 inches high and line the inside of your shoe along the edge of the step. Hold a wall for balance if needed. Here’s the front […]

There is hardly a more functional exercise than step ups! There’s more than one way to climb a flight of stairs, but watch our video for tips on how to do it better by engaging more muscles and reducing the load on your knee. Still not sure step ups are right for you?  Schedule your […]

No need to be afraid of teasers during your pilates practice or class! Start small and gain strength gradually with these teaser progressions to work up to the full exercise. Grab a mat and push play to start working on stronger abs RIGHT NOW! Want to know which teaser progression version works best for you? Schedule […]