Pilates attracts everyone from grandmas to executives with its promise of core strength, flexibility and lean muscle tone. But as Pilates transforms from a professional dancers’ secret to a mainstream workout, many newcomers wonder if they should be rolling out a mat to do their Pilates, or strapping in to a reformer — the equipment […]
Beginner Pilates Classes in Long Beach….Pilates is for EVERYONE! Read More »
Regardless if you perform a combination of overall fitness training or a single aspect fitness program, it is important to properly design/spread your workouts and to implement rest days into your program. A complete program that combines the following elements is ideal for anyone working to achieve overall fitness. Integrated Training Programs A combination of
Administrative Professionals Day is April 23, 2014! Why not surprise the professional in your life with the GIFT OF FITNESS instead of flowers that only die! Join the many local businesses who are investing in their employees by gifting fitness classes and nutritional counseling to their employees this year! We have the following package available
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Total Time: 50 minPrep: 35 minCook: 15 minYield:four 6-inch pizzasLevel:Easy Ingredients1 pound pizza doughAll-purpose flour, for dusting2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling6 ounces ramps or scallions, trimmedKosher salt1 cup ricotta cheese1 teaspoon grated lemon zestCoarse sea saltCoarsely ground black pepper1/4 cup fresh basil leavesGrated parmesan cheese, for topping DirectionsPreheat the
Are you walking with sore feet? Running with weak ankles? Dancing with tired toes? Cycling with stiff calves? Find yourself stuck all day sitting behind a desk with knee or back pain? Discover easy ways to start alleviating all these little aches and pains with a few quick and easy foot-care stretching and strengthening exercises.
Whether you run long distance, sit in a chair all day, or find yourself somewhere in between those extremes, today I’m going to show you a key stretch that is going to make you feel fantastic! Our challenging modern lifestyle pretty much guarantees we’ll need to stretch our hip flexors if we want to relieve pain and
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We’ve all heard that professional golfers (Tiger Woods, Rocco Mediate, Annika Sorenstan, Camilo Vilegas to name a few) include Pilates in their training regime. It is a marketer’s dream – do Pilates and improve your golf game. But, is it really that simple? And, what about the rest of us? A survey of more than
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Joseph Pilates called his system of exercises Contrology‚ the control of the muscles and your movements. Now known as Pilates, this form of exercise is changing bodies into strong beings. Socks with grips are great as Pilates socks, and they can help with your control. Non-Slip GripPilates socks increase your control with the patented non-slip sole.
This little piggy went to Pilates…the pilates sock Read More »
A makeover for your sweet tooth! Apple Pie Makeover Recipe (serves 2)1 apple1 graham cracker1/4 lemoncinnamon to tastemaple syrup or honey to taste Chop apple and place in microwave proof bowl. Crumble one graham cracker (all 4 sections) and squeeze lemon into bowl. Add at least 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (or more if you love
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“Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be.” ~Alan Watts This is because I spent the first third of my life believing that in order to be validated, I had to be perfect…perfect meant being what others needed me to be…quiet…clean…ideal daughter…grand daughter… Plus, I was just
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