One person is not like the other and this is true with lower back pain, as well. In this clip Melanie explains why program choices must be tailored specifically to … Read more
Pilates Professional Tips
Using the Pilates Stability Chair as a tool to retrain, re-balance and coordinate the muscles around the hip and trunk, Melanie advises to add lateral hip exercises to help eliminate … Read more
Getting ready to run a marathon, purchase a ski pass for the winter season, or join in the Portland Bridge Pedal? The STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard™ is a Reformer accessory … Read more
Slips, trips, and falls can happen to anyone. Here, Melanie explains how building better capacity in all planes may help to prevent small falls and mishaps from becoming big injuries. … Read more
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) declares that 54 million U.S. adults age 50 and older are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. To Pilates teachers these numbers are significant: … Read more
Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm movement. Melanie shows how you can regress and progress prone extension exercises … Read more
It’s all over the news. Pro athletes have discovered what others have known for years—Pilates works. Pacific Northwest Pilates co-owner and Lead STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer, Leslie Braverman, takes a … Read more
The Clam is an excellent exercise…when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball to facilitate movement, and what to look for and avoid. … Read more