Pacific NW Pilates (PNWP) has long-term clients of all ages. Among the most committed, successful and satisfied are those who practice Pilates to stay flexible, strong, balanced and active in … Read more
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There are many benefits to staying active and exercising during pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 150 minutes of moderately intense weekly exercise is beneficial … Read more
The benefits of Pilates have been cited for years—improved flexibility, increased core strength and better posture lead the list of convincing buzzwords used to get any innocent Pilates bystander … Read more
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and IDEA Health & Fitness—the world’s largest association for health and fitness professionals—encourage regular exercise during pregnancy to: improve energy strengthen muscles … Read more
Neutral or not? Respect those hip joints. Hip anteversion, a structural anomaly of the femur and hip socket, can contribute to obvious differentiations in hip, leg, knee, and feet movement. … Read more
Did somebody say neutral spine? Ideal neutral for a client is defined as the position with the least tension or imbalance in the system. Melanie shows how you can … Read more
I started coming to Pacific NW Pilates in January of 2007 on the advice of my doctor. The previous summer I was diagnosed with a problem with my sacroiliac. After … Read more