Engage the Core without the Neck

This is a great video for physio clients and any person who has neck injuries.  Being an instructor who has an neck injury I understand the importance of being able to workout without flaring up any injuries.  The neck is a challenge because a lot of common abdominal...

Hamstring Stretch

Stretching is a very important part of exercising.  Many people have tight hamstring or they may have a tight low back, which is causing tightness in their hamstrings as well.  Here is a simple stretch for everyone.  The key point is having a flat back –...

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I’m not kidding when I say that I love ball exercises.  Why?  Because they are challenging, they constantly require you to engage the core and work on balance, which is VERY important.  Balance is one of the first things to go as we age and discontinue...

Great Pilates Exercises for Tennis Players

Want exercises through the frontal and transverse planes – Spine twist – Saw – Kneeling spinal rotation – Side kicks – front kick, side kick, bicycle, box, develope Practice exercises working protraction and retraction, and elevation and...

6 Great ways to flatten your stomach

The reason we say flatter stomach is because it works the lower abdominals, know as the the transverse abdominals. These exercises are great for targeting this area: 1.  Series of 5 a.  Single leg stretch b.  Frog c.  Scissors d.  Double straight leg – this one...