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Back to Balance - Get in Shape With Postnatal Pilates

joejaap@emoryday.com — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:37:04 +0100

Congratulations, you have a beautiful baby and most likely a body that can prove it. A woman’s body goes through many changes during pregnancy. The uterus grows larger and causes your center of gravity to shift forward. This can make the muscles of the lower back, hip flexors and back of the neck tight. The extra weight of the breasts also leads tRead More...

Is Pilates Making Children Smarter than their Parents?

sfox@powerpilates.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:06:38 +0100

More and more children are getting ahead in the longevity game.

By: Jay Apking

It is a snowy Saturday morning in Cincinnati, Ohio and high-school student Brooke is doing a mat class at The Pilates Loft. She has become somewhat of a regular thanks to her mother Mary Howard who has been a client at the Loft for several years now. “I started doing PilatRead More...

Which Pilates is Right for You?

joejaap@emoryday.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:19:48 +0100

by Rachael Lieck Bryce

There are many different kinds of Pilates teacher training programs, which can leave students and potential future Pilates teachers puzzled over which one is best for them.

Much of the confusion dates back to the death of Joseph Pilates in 1967. Mr. Pilates never trademarked his method, so each of his personally trained disciples went out into the world to teach Pilates, some sticking close to Mr. Pilates' original vision, others adding their own personaRead More...

Featured Teacher - Jennifer Van Etten

joejaap@emoryday.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:09:32 +0100

We love to hear from the Power Pilates educators within our network! We recently got to know a few fun facts about our Teacher Trainer Jennifer from our Power Pilates Studio in New York City!

Full Name
Jennifer Cay Van Etten

Studio Name
Power Pilates

Level of Education
Power Pilates Teacher Trainer

Hometown
Neversink, NY

Original Year Received Power Pilates Education
March 2001

Summer is finally here. But with the nice weather can come some nasty downsides. So we’ve compiled a short list of summer tips that will guarantee a good time no matter what – From avoiding pests to salvaging that sunken cellphone, these tips are sure to come in handy.

Relieve Mosquito Bites
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Radiant Summer Skin Health

joejaap@emoryday.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:55:33 +0100

Between the high heat, the unrelenting humidity and oily sunscreen, your skin can take a beating during the summer months. But there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy a perfect complexion along with the summer sun. Here are some tips to keep you looking and feeling great.

Exfoliate DaiRead More...

Exercise Your Mind

joejaap@emoryday.com — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It happens to all of us – we walk into another room to grab something and suddenly can’t remember what it is we were looking for. For the most part, episodes like this can be attributed to lack of concentration. Unfortunately, we can all count on these events happening more often as we get older. Well, new research shows, maybe not.

Shine On

joejaap@emoryday.com — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100

With spring in bloom and Memorial Day just around the corner, many are getting excited for the summer weather. And it’s a good thing too. It’s a little known fact that many Americans don’t get enough sun throughout the year – something that normally doesn’t get a lot of attention.

We hear a lot about staying safe while in the sun, and that trRead More...

Move Past Arthritis

joejaap@emoryday.com — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:07:07 +0100

Characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage, Osteoarthritis or OA is a painful ailment for many Americans today. This breakdown can cause bones to rub against one another, resulting in extreme stiffness, pain and even loss of movement at the joints.

But there is good news – more research is showing that exercise can both prevent and even reverse the symptoms of arthritis. Now, this may not be settling news for those out there currently sufferingRead More...