October 4th, 2014
Did I really just say that? YES! And I am sssssoooo guilty of doing just that! It’s something I fight against all the time.
When I was first diagnosed with M.S. I took this needing-to-be-perfect struggle to heart. In the blink of an eye, it was very clear to me- we really can be our own worst enemy. I had the habit of beating myself up every time I wasn’t perfect. Chronically disappointing yourself harms you emotionally, mentally, AND physically.
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September 1st, 2014
Huh?
Well, there is thought behind why we do some exercises before others. The exercises in the beginning of your Pilates classes or private sessions are typically less intense and use less muscle groups at one time. They are meant to prepare the body for the more difficult and complex exercises later in the session.
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July 6th, 2014
I’m irked. Is that a word? I’m aggravated with popular media. This shouldn’t surprise me. I’m a little rebellious. If you tell me do something, I’ll do the opposite. Once something becomes popular, it loses its appeal with me. I’m getting tired of the 8 best things for this, or the 10 things to achieve this! We are obsessed with lists! Or I should say, the media are obsessed with helping you achieve not-so-easy goals in 3 easy steps!
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June 14th, 2014
Have you ever seen someone’s knees literally point backwards? Or do yours? That is a classic hyperextended knee alignment. It looks like the knee is doing the impossible! It can happen in an instant through an impact or sports injury, or you can have naturally hyperextended knees. This extreme mobility in any one joint can become a problem … a painful one. So will exercise help? Will it prevent any future problems? Yes and yes! But only the proper form of exercise.
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April 23rd, 2014
Question: Chris, how do you breathe through the workouts and talk at the same time??
Answer: Not well! Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain! Stay focused on your movement, I stay focused on giving you the best instruction I know how. I’m focused on YOU! I try, as much as I can, to cue proper breathing to enhance and ease each exercise. But even if you’re inhaling when I’m saying to exhale, that’s okay, JUST REMEMBER TO BREATHE!
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April 7th, 2014
It’s Monday, a great day to talk about how to stay on track with your workouts!
Here’s the thing: no one can force you to exercise. No one can make you do squats with proper form, guilt you into ab crunches until your obliques are on fire, or shame you into chest flys.
The first thing you have to realize is that it is up to YOU to keep YOURSELF on track. Period. Only you. Not your boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband. Not your mom or dad. Not your dog or cat (although they can certainly help). Nonetheless, we all need a little help now and then! Here are some ways to help you stay focused – use them all or take just a few!
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March 14th, 2014
Spring is coming! It is, I promise, I heard red wing blackbirds this week!
So how much time do we have to make our bodies ready for shorts, tank tops, and that cute little bathing suit? Yes, I said little bathing suit!
Depending on Mother Nature, we could have 60 days or 160!
Writing about what our bodies look like in the smaller, lighter clothes of summer is NOT my favorite way to try to encourage people to work out. So let me talk about it …. my way.
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Today, November 2nd, 2014, we have merged BarreFitnessAnytime.com's blog page with a new one started on Align Fitness's website so that it can act like a real blog! Yes, a REAL blog!
I want to inspire you to get fit and stay fit with our blog, newsletter, and instructional videos. With the hope of creating a supportive community where we can
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