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- 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...
- Semitendinosus and Pathobiont
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for an anatomy minute! The semitendinosus is a long, superficial muscle in the posterior thigh (hamstring) that originates at the ischial tuberosity ("sit bone") and inserts on the proximal medial tibia. It works to flex the knee, rotate it medially, and extend the hip, making it crucial for running and walking. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to sexy and free? If...Read more...
- Biceps Femoris and Commensal Bacteria
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for an anatomy minute! The biceps femoris is a two-headed muscle in the posterior (back) thigh (hamstring) that flexes the knee, rotates the lower leg outwardly, and extends the hip. It runs from the ischial tuberosity (buttock) and femur down to the fibula. Injuries, common in sprinting, cause pain behind the knee or buttock. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to sexy...Read more...
- Multifidi and Microbiome
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for an anatomy minute! The multifidi muscles are a deep, segmented muscle group that runs along both sides of the spine from the sacrum to the axis (C2 vertebra). It is part of the transversospinales muscle group and plays a critical role in spinal stability, segmental control, and proprioception. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to sexy and free? If you are...Read more...
- Rotatores and Dysbiosis
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for an anatomy minute! The rotatores are the deepest set of small, paired muscles running along the spine, crucial for stabilizing, rotating (contralaterally), and extending the vertebral column, particularly in the thoracic region. They consist of 11 pairs (longi and breves) connecting transverse and spinous processes. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to sexy and...Read more...
- Intertransversarii and Terrain
Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Join me for today's anatomy minute. The intertransversarii are small, deep back muscles located between the transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae, primarily in the cervical and lumbar spine. They function to stabilize the spine and aid in lateral flexion. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to sexy and free? If you are interested in investing in yourself and joining me for...Read more...