Abs-olutely Not: A Response on Ab Curls and the Core

By Leslie Braverman | February 26, 2020

Recently, we posted the following New York Times article on social media and one of our readers asked us this … Read more

Spot the Difference | Swan Dive Prep

By Leslie Braverman | February 3, 2020

Mandee Pearson is demonstrating the mat exercise called “Swan Dive Prep.”   Question: Which image is the correct one? A or … Read more

Spot the Difference | Obliques

By Leslie Braverman | January 7, 2020

Mandee Pearson is demonstrating the mat exercise “Obliques.”   Question: Can you tell which image is correct?             … Read more

Pilates Posture: The Right Spinal Curves

By Leslie Braverman | October 22, 2019

Pilates is known for encouraging and enhancing beautiful posture. But here’s the truth: Developing good posture and movement patterns doesn’t … Read more

Ab Work Without Back Pain

By Leslie Braverman | September 23, 2019

Do abdominal exercises make your back hurt? They shouldn’t. If you find that your back is sore after doing a … Read more

Home Exercise: Hip Rolls on the Stability Ball

By Leslie Braverman | September 23, 2019

  PNWP Instructor Emma Uebele demonstrates Hip Rolls on the stability ball. Try this one today for some extra challenge … Read more

Train Well: Pilates for Golfers

By Leslie Braverman | September 17, 2019

    Fore! Here are three ways Pilates can improve your golf score:   1 A strong golf swing needs … Read more

Home Exercise: Obliques with a Stability Ball

By Leslie Braverman | September 17, 2019

    Oh my obliques! Lie with the STOTT PILATES Mini Stability Ball™ behind the mid-thoracic (upper back). Your lumbar … Read more