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18 Min Beginner Core

18 Min Beginner Core

Whether you’re in the midst of traveling or busy at work, there are times when showing up for class is simply not possible. Check out this quick 10 minute beginner core sequence to squeeze in a little bit of movement and self-care into your day.

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What Happens to our Hips When We Sit?

What Happens to our Hips When We Sit?

For most people, this long year of pandemic has translated into a lot more sitting time, and we’re feeling the consequence in our hips. At the studio, hip openers are one of the main requests we’re hearing in classes

Why? Sitting for long periods of time can cause tightness in the hip flexors and lower lower back, and corresponding weakness in the glutes and lower abdominals. This pattern is called Lower Crossed Syndrome (Remember Upper Crossed Syndrome from our last blog?), and there are many ways Pilates can help.

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Pilates Mat Class – Breaking Down the Benefits and Values 

Pilates Mat Class – Breaking Down the Benefits and Values 

At Corpo Kinetic we have a new mat class on the schedule – Sundays at 9am! We’re frequently asked what are the primary benefits of a Pilates mat class vs. an equipment class. The most obvious difference is that a Pilates mat class uses just one piece of equipment – your body – to execute movement.

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