10 Variations of Side Kicks

1.  Instead of legs pulled forward – keep the body in a straight line 2.  Side kicks on an Exercise Ball – you are leaning on a stability ball and performing side kicks 3.  Kneeling side kicks – kneeling on one knee while the other leg is performing...

Knee – Improving Local Stabilizers

Joint stability is important!  When a joint is weak it makes it difficult to perform daily activities.  When there is a dysfunction of the local stabilizers the neurological signal becomes phasic (signalling is switching on and off) instead of a tonic signal...

Scoliosis Management in Pilates

When dealing with clients who have scoliosis you need to take a few things into consideration.  We need to work on muscles as stabilizers to develop the tonic holding of the spine.  The reason for this is because the muscles on the convex side of the curve tend to be...

Healthy Eating Tips

When being active its important to eat properly.  But it doesnt mean eliminating everything from your eating lifestyle, which is also mentioned in this quick video.  Check it out for great healthy tips 🙂

Back Extension

  Key points:  Keeping the neck long and eyes down – a lot of people like to look ahead of themselves, but you want to keep the neck in line with the spine.  The instructor also comments on where to feel the contraction in the back – this is important...

Neck Pain Summary 2010

Neck Pain Summary 2010 – The reason I posted this is many people experience some form of neck pain.  The Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) had sent this out to its members and I believe it is important for people know and learn about.  Take note, when the...