What Melanie Loves: Spinal Rotation
Love it BUT don’t leave it. Spinal rotation in all its forms is one of Melanie’s most useful movement tools to restoring client movement. In a side-lying… Read more about What Melanie Loves: Spinal Rotation
Spot the Difference | Spine Twist Sitting
Spine Twist Sitting is an essential STOTT PILATES exercise. It teaches a client how to rotate well through the thoracic and cervical spine. Spinal rotation is a… Read more about Spot the Difference | Spine Twist Sitting
Spot the Difference | Standing Thigh Stretch
Standing Thigh Stretch is a modification frequently used for clients to reduce pressure on the knees. This starting position—with the front foot on the floor instead of… Read more about Spot the Difference | Standing Thigh Stretch
What’s Pulling You Down?
What’s pulling you down? In clients with head forward posture, Melanie identifies three key areas in the body that contribute to this downward pull and gives… Read more about What’s Pulling You Down?
Ski Conditioning on Reformer
Fresh powder means it’s time to hit the slopes. Melanie Byford-Young and studio guest star, Jacquelyn Dokke demonstrate a ski conditioning series on reformer that adds challenge… Read more about Ski Conditioning on Reformer
Osteoporosis Strengthening of the Hip, Leg, and Foot
Uh-oh. Avoid tripping this year. Fall prevention is crucial for clients with osteoporosis who are more susceptible to bone injury. Melanie’s therapeutic tip explains how instructors can… Read more about Osteoporosis Strengthening of the Hip, Leg, and Foot
Muscle Focus: Erector Spinae
Elongate the erector spinae and start the new year with fresh movement inspiration. Melanie’s focus today is on the erector spinae and how to restore the flexion… Read more about Muscle Focus: Erector Spinae
The Gift of Great Glutes
Now here is a gift that keeps on giving. Great, glorious, glutes! Melanie gives an overview of glute anatomy and uses strengthening techniques with the Merrithew™ Spring… Read more about The Gift of Great Glutes
Ski Conditioning with Arc Barrel and Spine Corrector
Hit the slopes now that the snow is falling. Melanie Byford-Young is freestyling in the studio today with two equipment props to condition clients for the mountain.… Read more about Ski Conditioning with Arc Barrel and Spine Corrector
Fall Prevention for Unpredictable Surfaces
Easy does it. Slippery surfaces are cause for caution as we head into the winter season. Steady and strengthen your clients so they can manage any type… Read more about Fall Prevention for Unpredictable Surfaces
What We Can Learn: Sleeper
Sleeper takes center stage as Melanie discusses hip mechanics in all three foot positions.
