Blog entries

Why I Love Power Pilates

joejaap@emoryday.com — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:47:56 +0100

Every so often at Power Pilates, we get a client letter that really makes us smile. This letter came in to one of our Client Service Representatives this past week. Elleen, who wrote the letter, was nice enough to let us share with all of you:

Here is the background as to why I love Power Pilates. My mom needed help 10Read More...

Tips for a Perfect Summer

joejaap@emoryday.com — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:55:18 +0100

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.

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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.

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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...

The Sweetest Dish

joejaap@emoryday.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:10:21 +0100

March is Nutrition Month. That means we’ll be highlighting several super-foods throughout the coming weeks – foods that truly need to be a part of any healthy diet. Along the way, we’ll be offering some helpful tips and recipes making it easy to add a nutrition spike to any one of your daily dishes.

We’re back with another super-food, and it’s a sweet one. Now, before you get excited that we’re going to reveal the health benefits of cupcakes, we want to makeRead More...

Take a Break, Holiday-Style

joejaap@emoryday.com — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Whether you're up to your ears with shopping, working, visiting or hosting, you'll enjoy this season more if you're relaxed and aware. It's easy to get caught up in the busy-ness, become stressed and miss the fun.

Give yourself a relaxing break with this Sun Breath exercise. This simple move will work for you in multiple wayRead More...

Q&A with Susan Moran (part 2)

joejaap@emoryday.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:54:02 +0100

Q: Explain that: Movement heals. Pilates is known for developing core strength, so why that motto?

A: Pilates exercises build core strength, yes, but primarily Pilates improves the health of the spine. In those early years—even before I met Howard—I saw people’s health improve because of PilatRead More...

Q&A with Susan Moran (part 1)

joejaap@emoryday.com — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:56:57 +0100

Q: How did you get started in Pilates?

A: I’d been dancing since I was nine or ten. When I was 18, I was dancing eight to ten hours a day at an arts conservatory at SUNY Purchase and noticed a studio with bizarre apparatus I went in and met instructor Romana Kryzanowska, who had trained with Joseph Pilates himself. I started taking PilRead More...