http://www.classicformpilates.com feel better. look better. live better. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:00:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My classes lately have focused on one of the basic principles of the Pilates method.  I try to work with these principles in each class, but honestly it doesn’t always work out.  So I’ve made a conscious effort to chose one of the principles of Pilates and really work with ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2010/03/back-to-basics/ I admit – I have been obsessively watching the winter Olympics.  The athletes are so strong, so talented and so unbelievably driven; it’s hard to not be inspired.  In doing some research, I’ve discovered that many, if not most, of the athletes competing in these games use Pilates as part ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2010/02/pilates-on-the-ski-slope/ You've likely heard of corporate sponsored wellness programs, and your own place of business may even have wellness programs in place.  These wellness programs often help employees take beginning steps in reaching a fitness goal, start a class, obtain routine screenings, quit smoking, lose weight and more. 70% of healthcare costs ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2010/02/healthy-people-are-happy-people/ What’s Pilates, and why should I bother to do it? To people who ask me that question, I could talk and talk and talk about the benefits of Pilates, the history of Pilates, how Pilates is different from other forms of exercise… But the best way to answer this question, in ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2010/01/free-pilates-classes/ It happens every New Year.  We all do it, even if it's only in our minds.  Resolutions.  A promise to be better, try harder in the coming year.   And for most people, these resolutions include some form of getting into shape or improving their health.  Every January, gyms see a ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2010/01/starting-something-new/ A study about stretching was recently featured in the New York Times.  Researchers at the Nebraska Wesleyan University discovered that runners with tighter hamstrings were found to have better muscle economy, and thus could run faster, than those with more flexible hamstrings.  The research study concluded that stretching was overrated ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2009/12/the-importance-of-stretching/ As hard as it is to believe, the new year is rapidly approaching.    We're building our schedule now, but here are a few things for you to look for in the coming weeks: Free introductory mat classes Group classes at the South End Studio Six-week course at the North End Studio Pilates at Healthy ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2009/12/new-for-2010/ It was November 1st when I heard the first Christmas carol of the year.  As the familiar chorus rang through the store’s loudspeaker system, I realized that there is no denying it anymore – the holidays are upon us. I love the holidays – it’s a time for joy and celebrating, ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2009/11/healthy-and-happy-for-the-holidays/ I love the Pilates matwork - I love teaching it, refining it, practicing it and talking about it.    This is not to say that I don't like the apparatus routines - they certainly are effective and have their place.  But nothing gets my abs working or my blood flowing quite ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2009/11/if-its-hard-youre-doing-it-right/ Over the summer, I met a woman named Stephanie who makes and sells beautiful hand-made glass baubles, and I just fell in love with her work.  It's colorful and whimsical and funky.  Stephanie also knits and crochets and generally is crafty, and she is one of those crafty people who ... http://www.classicformpilates.com/2009/11/melting-glass-and-hardening-your-abs/