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Stress-Reduction Tip: Fun in the Great Outdoors!

AHHHHH…Â 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 equipment to do an exercise or stretch.)

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Posted in Health, Stress Management by Aliesa George on February 9th, 2009.

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Opening the Ribcage for More Lift in Spine Extension

I’m always experimenting with cues to help find good images that my clients can associate with while they’re moving through their workouts. When I can associate a relatable picture to proper body position and movements – I usually get great execution of each Pilates exercise.

Here’s my new cue of the week for improving Spine Extension.

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