We’ve all had those moments when we spend too much time sitting and not enough time moving or on our feet. Cross-training for peak performance takes focus detail but it can also be fun and easy with this pilates workout! Walking with strength and a spring in our step requires some attention to [...]
The Studio (MDR) in Playa Vista When I walked into The Studio (MDR), I noticed that was that the class was filled with people of all ages, ethnicities, and sizes. This upended my perceived notion that a Pilates studio would be filled with perfect bodies. I did stand out with my [...]
Contemporary, cool, and clean, Speir Pilates exudes the vibe of a fully modern studio with floor-to-ceiling windows, white walls contrasting exposed black ceilings, concrete floors, and eight Pilates reformers. With limited class size (eight—one person per machine), the classes are already booking up after just a few months; so if you want to partake, make [...]
When you hear the word Pilates, do you casually dismiss it with the underlying assumption that the practice is complicated and requires flexibility? This preconceived notion could not be further from the truth! Pilates is the ninja of the fitness world—it’s the sneaky, intelligent, and athletic method of exercise that will shape and sculpt your [...]
Beginner Pilates suggestions from Lashaun Dale, Vice President of Content and Programming for 24 Hour Fitness A long-time fitness professional, Lashaun Dale is the midst of adding new programming to the 24 Hour Fitness Schedule including Treat While You Train by Jill Miller, Booty Barre by Tracey Mallett, Athletic Training Club by Melissa Guest-Smith, and [...]
How using Pilates exercises may aid in better digestion. by Kristin McGee In the fall and winter we may feel a little more sluggish in the digestive system. In addition to drinking lots of water, eating a diet that consists of mainly whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, Pilates is a great way [...]
Soaring Above the Ordinary If there is one thing Angelenos are always in hot pursuit of, it’s a creative workout. For those who may have tired from endless crunches and arm curls, aerial performer and celebrity trainer Jill Franklin offers an exciting alternative fitness center. Her studio is Aerial Physique. Originally located in Santa Monica, [...]
3 Pilates Desk Exercises to Balance an Office-Bound Body If you’re feeling bound up at the end of a workday, it may be more than simply stress or the barrage of emails. The way you sit may be hazardous to your health. The discipline of Pilates offers tools and techniques to improve your seated posture [...]
Pilates practice tools aid in building strength and flexibility. Props are nothing new to Pilates students. In fact, it is said that Joseph Pilates created the Magic Circle (or Pilates Ring) from the steel ring that encircled a cognac keg… talk about creativity and resourcefulness! Today, we have many options to challenge or modify any [...]
Pop Physique's quaint space on a stretch of Larchmont Boulevard marks the brand's latest studio. Located down the way from Cafe Gratitude and Lemonade, the white-painted bungalow with dark wood trim may look understated from the outside, but its interior is anything but. Created by professional ballet dancer and Pilates instructor Jennifer Williams and her [...]