By: Stephanie Ruopp The Benefits of Pilates Before and After Hip Surgery Are you scheduled to get hip surgery? Or perhaps you’re recovering from having a recent hip surgery. Whatever the case, this is the perfect time to do Pilates. Practicing Pilates before and after hip surgery offers so many benefits. Strengthening the joint pre-surgery […]
Pilates and Knee Surgery
The Healing Benefits of Pilates Before and After Knee Surg By: Stephanie Ruopp For many of us, mobility is something we take for granted… until, of course, it becomes compromised. If knee pain has slowed you down or made everyday living more challenging, then you know exactly what we mean. Depending on the […]
Using Pilates for Treating Upper Crossed Syndrome
Using Pilates for Treating Upper Crossed Syndrome BY: Stephanie Ruopp Joseph Pilates knew the importance of upright spinal posture. He was known for saying, “Never slouch, as doing so compresses the lungs, overcrowds the vital organs, rounds the back, and throws you off balance.” There’s no arguing that Pilates was a visionary. Even then, […]
Thinking about Doing Pilates with a Partner?
Thinking about Doing Pilates with a Partner? By: Stephanie Ruopp It’s tough to get through February without mentioning Valentine’s Day. Some folks love this Hallmark holiday, while others would sooner bury their heads under their pillows until the day is over. Most of us are probably somewhere in between. Regardless of your feelings about Valentine’s […]
How Cold Weather Affects the Body
How Cold Weather Affects the Body By: Stephanie Ruopp Winter is here. It’s the time of year when we hunch ourselves up while burrowing under heavy coats. And there’s no doubt that cold weather affects the body in a different way than its warmer cousin. Of course, such hunching makes our muscles tighter and less […]
How Pilates Aids Digestion
How Pilates Aids Digestion By: Stephanie Ruopp . Happy New Year! With so much great food, drink, and celebration last month, we hope your holidays were truly wonderful. Of course, with all of the food, drink, and revelry that comes with the season, it’s not unusual to feel a bit sluggish when the holidays pass. […]
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