http://www.centerworks.com/blog Solutions for Whole-Body Health - Mind, Body, and Spirit Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:37:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD.  She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others.  I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing.   Is there something I could be doing to ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/04/23/teaching-pilates-to-clients-with-attention-deficit-disorder/ This Foot Care Question was just submitted to my inbox by Nicole, thought perhaps there are others out there searching for answers on how to alleviate foot problems and curious to know if exercise might help. "I have some problems with my feet.  Hyper mobile forefoot and hypo mobile mid-foot with ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/04/17/i-have-foot-problems-are-there-foot-exercises-that-can-help/ Watch Susan Boyle, singer live her dream on Britain's Got Talent! So there aren't too many things that hit my inbox that send instant chills down my spine, and tears streaming down my face... But this did it! Whatever your hopes and dreams, or goals and visions be it personal, professional, ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/04/15/do-you-have-a-dream/ Designing safe and effective Pilates training programs that are client-specific, goal-oriented, and help improve whole-body health is the primary function of a great Pilates teacher. You can know lots of good exercises, but it's the subtle changes, adaptations, or order for workout sequence that help your clients get ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/04/14/beginner-pilates-program-design-no-neck-flexion/ I have to say that I am grateful for my gymnastics, dance, and Pilates training - especially in regards to body awareness.  I'm sure it's why so many dancers and athletes are embracing Pilates as a component of their injury-prevention and cross-training program.  And it makes sense why so many ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/04/02/body-awareness-exercise-safety-and-the-potential-pitfalls-of-a-bad-personal-trainer/ Yesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew...I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you're one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I'd encourage you to check ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/03/26/rowing-for-cardio-and-health/ I've been focusing a bit more on my own Pilates workouts lately - and it's such fun to discover new things about the same old exercises I've been doing and teaching now for fifteen years!  It's never boring, and regardless of whether I'm teaching a client, or giving myself a ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/03/23/knees-over-chest-is-best-for-getting-great-benefits-from-pilates-training/ Have you ever heard the term "Monkey Mind" and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild?  And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing to ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/03/04/focus-on-health-the-benefits-of-a-peaceful-mind/ AHHHHH...  The Great Outdoors! I find that nothing helps adjust my mental attitude like time spent outside in Nature paired with some vigorous physical activity. It might be a walk, skate around the park, jog, bike ride, or self-taught "circuit boot camp" (stopping at every park bench, bridge, and piece of playground ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/02/09/stress-reduction-tip-fun-in-the-great-outdoors/ Considering the large number of clients I've seen with chronic back and neck pain, and the great results they've had from participating in Pilates programs with me, I strongly agree with the findings from this recent research article I read in SOAP notes from PT Products. Exercise Underutilized for Chronic Back ... http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/02/04/pilates-exercise-programs-for-chronic-back-and-neck-pain/