You Can Still Strengthen Muscle With Lighter Weights You’ve heard the saying less is more. Yet, when it comes to lifting weights, you may be inclined to toss that notion out the window. Perhaps you believe that unless you’re pushing your muscles to the max with heavy weights, you’re not going to strengthen muscle with […]
Why Stretching is Important
Why Stretching Is Important By: Stephanie Ruopp Are you a hardcore workout warrior who thinks stretching is a waste of time? If so, you may want to rethink your stance. Aside from the fact that rethinking one’s stance is always a healthy action to take, in this case, it could save you from a lot […]
Is Doing Pilates Post Spinal Surgery A Good Idea?
By: Stephanie Ruopp Is Doing Pilates Post Spinal Surgery A Good Idea? The short answer is yes! Our last couple of blogs focused on how Pilates is one of the best exercises for rehabbing from knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries. So it would only make sense that it’s equally beneficial following back and neck surgery. […]
Pilates Before and After Hip Surgery
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 […]
Surgery for Cracking and Popping
Surgery for Cracking and Popping? By: Stephanie Ruopp Did you know that antelopes deliberately use knee clicking to demonstrate they are worthy fighters? But, of course, you’re not an antelope. And if you have popping knees – or any other popping or cracking body part – you may be concerned enough to consider surgery for […]
Using GYROTONIC® to Relieve Back Pain and Stiffness
By: Stephanie Ruopp Often times, back pain is generalized and difficult to diagnose. On occasions where nothing shows up on an x-ray or a scan, it might be that you’re experiencing pain in your back, but the source of the problem is actually elsewhere. The simple truth is – if your spine is not properly […]