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Anatomy Moment: What is the core, really?
“Engage your core!” You’ve probably heard this over maxim over the course of your life, whether in a group fitness class, at your Pilates studio, or maybe from your doctor advising you on how to safely lift those heavy items. Even in the Pilates studio, where we’re known for core strengthening, what exactly we’re strengthening can be misunderstood, which brings me to today’s Anatomy Moment. What is this elusive core?
Client Spotlight: Meet Dave!
First met Dave – entrepreneur, dad, and avid biker – almost two years ago when he started Pilates sessions. This weekend, Dave will be biking from San Francisco to Sonoma as part of the Bike MS: Waves to Wine ride to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Way to go, Dave!
Anatomy Moment: Fascia Matters – but what is it?
I have the pleasure of working with several clients whose work lives are in marketing. One of them told me recently that “fascia is trending!” I was secretly thrilled by this news, because anything trending that has to do with anatomy is just right up my alley.
Anatomy Moment: Your Spine and Pilates
Our spines do important jobs for us – they allow for a wide range of movement, they support our upright posture, they transfer the weight of our upper body to our pelvis and lower body, and they house and protect our spinal cord, the neural pathway for sensation and motor control to the rest of our bodies.
The Neutral Pelvis Manifesto
What is a neutral pelvis? Often when talking about posture, you’ll hear the following words applied to your spine, “elongate,” “lengthen,” “suspend,” and possibly, “float.” What you won’t hear too much of are words like “flatten” or “straighten.”