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I quote Thomas Myers, author of the Anatomy Trains, talking about healthy fascia saying “If you think of children, they bounce. If you think of grandma, she doesn’t bounce.” Thomas Myers was talking about how our fascia (connective tissue) is healthy and hydrated when we are young and slowly dries out as we age. “…Our fascia should be wet, springy, “elastic” tissue that is always moving, sliding and adapting to our environment and the forces put upon it.’ We need this elasticity in our tissues to reduce tightness, soreness and injury. Fascia that is dehydrated and stuck does not have…
Read MoreTo understand Anatomy Trains you must first understand Fascia. Fascia is the connective, web-like tissue under the skin. It covers the entire body like a spider man suit, encases the muscles, organs, muscle fibers, nerves and bones. Myofascia relates to the fascia surrounding and separating muscle tissue (muscle – fascia). Specifically, there are twelve myofascia lines (meridians) in the body. These lines all run head to toe (or toe to head depending on how you look at it). A single line starts at a bone and connects through fascial webbing to a muscle, on to another bone and another muscle…
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“Fascia” is a word you will be seeing and hearing more and more. If I told you that movement could become next to effortless, or that you wouldn’t feel exhausted or as sore after your workout or practicing your “sport”, would you believe me? That is what I’m finding from my own personal experiences practicing and teaching Pilates, running, and riding horses. Since graduating from Karin Locher’s Bridge to CPM (Contrology Pilates Method), I want to share with you what I’ve learned about movement, moving better, and fascia. First of all what is fascia? In an attempt to be brief…most…
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With Father’s Day coming up, we’ve been highlighting Pilates for Men, and pointing out a few notables. Cleveland Cavaliers Forward, Labron James, is taking his sixth straight trip to the finals, including his four with Miami…and yes, Pilates is part of his training program! In the off season he swims and takes Pilates and Yoga classes in Akron Ohio to maintain superior fitness, flexibility, and stamina. He credits his off season efforts for his ability to play more than 40 minutes a game without any problems. Labron says “I just try to do stuff to stay above the curve”. Pilates helps…
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Performance Pilates clients are here for many different reasons, here are just a few. See what people are saying after Pilates class!
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Golf Digest recommends Pilates exercise on the Reformer to improve your golf swing and game. We couldn’t agree more! At Performance Pilates we offer classes and private sessions that include work on the Reformer, Mat and other apparatus. You can even see the Greatwood Golf Club course from our studio. Your first session is just $39. We hope you’ll give it a try! See the full article on our Google + page HERE.
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It’s almost Halloween which means candy which equals lots of sugar. Processing all that extra sugar takes a toll on our bodies and can make us crave even more. Clinical Dietician, Jessica Decostole says “In the short term, a sugar binge can make you feel very energetic, But then comes the inevitable crash. When you eat an excessive amount of sugar, your pancreas goes into overdrive pumping out insulin to get all that glucose out of your bloodstream and into your muscle cells so it can be used for energy”. The excess insulin causes your blood sugar to drop fast.…
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Congratulations to our Houston Texans on their WIN in the pre-season home opener against the San Francisco 49’ers! Brian Hoyer got us off to a great start with a 58 yard touchdown pass in the first drive of the game. Granted it is the pre-season but that was pretty exciting. It’s going to be an interesting season with Arian Foster out. That said, we hope everyone stays healthy and injury free this season. Pilates exercise is a great way for Football Players and athletes in any sport to maintain flexibility, agility, muscular strength, stamina and balance, resulting in fewer injuries,…
Read MoreThe Dog Days of Summer are here! The forecast is calling for temperatures in the triple digits all week. Whether you’re working, playing or exercising outside, staying hydrated is extra important. I found this article with 13 helpful tips for staying hydrated. Did you know that low fat chocolate milk is a perfect post exercise drink? Click here to learn more. I’m having a tall glass of ice water right now. Stay cool and safe during these hot days ahead. . Cody Robbins does the 7pm-Midnight show Monday – Friday on Mix 96.5, and is the Co-Owner and Pilates…
Read MoreWe’ve talked about how Pilates exercise is great for strength, flexibility, balance, control, muscle tone, a flat stomach, spinal health and improved posture. Did you know that Pilates is good for bone health too? Bone regenerates and strengthens through forces that act upon it. Weight bearing, resistance and impact exercises load the bones which help to build and strengthen them. Pilates exercise offers dynamic resistance, multi-dimensional movement, and decompression of the spine. Pilates also helps by improving balance to prevent injuries from falling. Statistics show that 44 million Americans are at risk for osteoporosis. 1 in 2 women and…
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