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- One Leg Circle, How Microbes Travel Between Household Members
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates, we learn how to do the the Pilates one leg circle. After learning about our Transversus Abdominus, our deepest and most stabilizing abdominal muscle, we learn different ways to build up the strength, pelvic stability, and flexibility so we can successfully do the one leg circle! 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...Read more...
- The Roll Up Part 2, Books Are Stronger Than Melatonin
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Increasing our challenge, we add in the small ball, foam roller, balance ball, and roll down bar to our Pilates Roll Up. 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 thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to...Read more...
- The Roll Up Part 1, Propionate Short Chain Fatty Acid
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we learn how to do the the Pilates Roll Up. After learning about our Rectus Abdominus, we learn different ways to build up the strength and flexibility so we can successfully do the roll up. We also learn who should not do the roll up! 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...Read more...
- Pilates Hundreds Part 3, Acetate Short Chain Fatty Acid
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue to learn how to do the the Pilates Hundreds. As we explore the hundreds we add in props such as the arc barrel, foam roller, Cadillac, and Reformer to further challenge strength and endurance. 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...Read more...
- Pilates Hundreds Part 2, Butyrate
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue to learn how to do the the Pilates Hundreds. As we explore the hundreds we add in props such as resistance bands and the magic circle to further challenge strength and endurance. 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...Read more...
- Pilates Hundreds Part 1, Short-Chain Fatty Acids
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we learn how to do the the Pilates Hundreds. As we explore the hundreds we learn micro exercises to build up our abdominal strength so we can do this exercise with ease. Happy International Pilates Day! As I move into my 50th year I am more and more grateful for my decision to become a Pilates teacher over 25 years ago. The springs are both my best friends and greatest enemies. 😅😅. Many mahalos to all of my...Read more...
- Hip Lift VS Hip Roll Part 2, Cross Feeding
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we explore Hip Lift Verses Hip Roll further. We learn how to incorporate a variety of props and pieces of equipment to help us learn and challenge our understanding of hip lifts and hip rolls. The arc barrel, foam roller, balance ball, hand weights, as well as the push thru bar, leg springs, arm springs, roll down bar from the Pilates Cadillac are all items that can inspire us for greater strength, flexibility, and...Read more...
- Longus Colli and Functional Redundancy
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for an anatomy minute! The longus colli is a deep, long cervical muscle running down the front of the cervical spine (C1-T3). As a crucial stabilizer, it acts as a primary neck flexor and prevents hyperextension. Weakness can lead to neck instability, while inflammation, known as acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli, causes severe neck pain and stiffness. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted...Read more...
- Semimembranosus and Resilience
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for an anatomy minute! The semimembranosus is a flat, deep hamstring muscle on the posteromedial thigh, originating at the ischial tuberosity ("sitting bone") and inserting on the tibia. It extends the hip, flexes the knee, and medially rotates the tibia. Injuries usually stem from overuse, causing chronic pain at the back of the inner knee. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and...Read more...