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Get Set for Spinning Success: Focus on Your Posture!
Proper postural alignment can make a world of difference when it comes to enjoying your cycling class. I always begin my class with a few friendly reminders – all of which will make you a little more...
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Muscle, Not Momentum: Watch Your Form!
Saturday morning, after putting about 90 minutes in on the treadmill, I headed down to the lower level of my gym to stretch and do a few ab exercises before I headed out for the day. After a few...
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Avoiding Pain From Indoor Cycling
As a Spinning instructor, one of the most common concerns I hear from new would-be cyclists is “I’m afraid it’ll make my butt hurt.” Of course, my first reaction is to tell them to come take a class...
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Lift Safely!
Came across a great article from Men’s Health on safe weight lifting: http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/lift-safe-way?fullpage=true One thing many people don’t realize is just how easy it is to sustain...
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Get the Most From Your Run: Fix Your Running Form
Running is one of the most accessible workouts out there. All you need is a good pair of running shoes, and you can run virtually anywhere – the road, the track, the treadmill … But as any avid runner...
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Strong Core = Strong Body
A woman approached me following my Piloxing class on Sunday morning with a good question: “What should I be doing to work my core?” The fact is, just about any kind of physical activity will work your...
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Plank Your Way to a Strong Core
The Plank is one of the most versatile full-body exercises you can do. As I tell my Pilates classes, the beauty of the Plank is that it never gets easy, just easier … and when it does, there are plenty...
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Say What? What Your Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer is Trying to...
Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers say some weird things. The words “bellybutton to your spine,” “shoulder blades tucked into your back pockets,” and “push with your thighs” come out of my...
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Good Form: The Key to Quicker Progress
People vastly underestimate the power of good form. But it’s amazing how this one little thing can make such a big difference. One of the most important things to focus on not only when you are new to...
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