Antibiotics+Gut=Joint Pain, Side Bends Part 1
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates TV, we learn how to build the strength needed to perform the Side Bend Pilates exercise. Our Anatomy Minute focuses on the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle group. The QL is a deep, quadrilateral muscle of the posterior abdominal wall that connects the iliac crest […]
Best Joint Pain Supplement, My Workout Part 4
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates, I share a Reformer workout designed to build strength. We will go through a standing lunge sequence, extension exercises including Seahorse on the box, and some gentle releases. Grab your Reformer and join me! Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? […]
My Workout Part 3, Feeding the Good Bugs
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates I share with you the Reformer workout I am currently doing to build up my strength! In this episode, we will enjoy some quadruped arms, short box side-bends and side lying legs, lower body rotations side, and overhead press on the long box. Grab […]
My Workout Part 2, The Gut GLP-1 Connection
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates I share with you the Reformer workout I am currently doing to build up my strength! In this section of the workout we will do some kneeling and quadruped exercises along with some supine rotator cuff strengthening movements. Grab your Reformer and join me! Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to happy and free? If you are interested in…
My Workout Part 1, Bifidobacteria and Joint Health
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates I share with you the Reformer workout I am currently doing to build up my strength! Grab your Reformer and join me! Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to happy and free? If you are interested in investing in yourself and joining me for Upside-Down Pilates or returning to Upside-Down Pilates personalized programs , please fill out this…
Rolling Like a Ball Part 2, Morning Routine and Joint Health
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue to learn how to do the Rolling Like a Ball Pilates exercise. We use the magic circle, foam roller, balance ball, resistance band, and roll down bar. Then we finish up with some extension exercises and releases to balance ourselves out in the other direction. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to happy and free? If you are…
Rolling Like a Ball, Iliopsoas, Blood Testing at Home
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates we learn how to do the Rolling Like a Ball Pilates exercise. Our anatomy minute for the day is the Iliopsoas muscle group. The iliopsoas is a combined deep core and hip muscle group that acts as the strongest flexor of the hip and extensor of the lumbar spine. Component Muscles: It consists of the psoas major (originating from the lower spine/vertebrae) and the iliacus (originating from the inner surface of the pelvic…
Spine Twist Part 3, Joint Pain- The Canary In The Coal Mine
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue learning how to do the Spine Twist Pilates exercise. We use the Reformer to twist top to bottom and bottom to top. The cross lateral connection of our internal and external obliques give us strength and power in sports, dance, and our daily lives! Join me to learn how to twist with precision and control. In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are…
Spine Twist Part 2, Mineral Deficiency
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue learning how to do the Spine Twist Pilates exercise. The cross lateral connection of our internal and external obliques give us strength and power in sports, dance, and our daily lives! Join me to learn how to twist with precision and control. We explore how the foam roller, hand weights, push thru bar, and arm springs can help inform and strengthen our spine twist. In this series of videos we explore one…
Spine Twist Part 1, Is Osteoarthritis Reversible?
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates, we learn how to do the Spine Twist Pilates exercise. Our anatomy minute for the day is the internal/ external obliques cross connection. In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are there any reason not to do the exercise? We also learn many modifications for each exercise to build strength and endurance slowly over time. Are you ready to be healthy and…