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Plain answers to the questions we get asked. By the people who teach the classes.
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Stretch & RecoveryStretching for cyclists - after hours bent over the bars
Hours on the bike leave your hip flexors and quads tight. Here's how we work on them in class.
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Stretching for golfers - mobility for a smoother swing
Better mobility in your hips, back, chest and shoulders gives you a smoother swing. Here's how we work on it in class.
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Stretching for runners - beyond the hockey ball and foam roller
Staying relaxed can help you run more efficiently. Here's how we work on your ankles, hips, spine, ribs and shoulders in class.
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Stretching for weight lifters - how tight hips and shoulders limit your lifts
Tight hips hold back your squat, and tight shoulders and chest limit your presses and pulls. Here's how we work on it in class.
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Stretch & RecoveryTight hips from sitting all day - what a stretch class can do
Why long days at a desk leave your hips and shoulders tight, and how we work on them in class.
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Reformer PilatesBeginner Reformer Pilates - the first three classes you should book (and why)
Book Foundation first. The why, the order, and when to step up.
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Reformer Pilates and strength training - pairing the two
Pilates teaches the form. Lifting loads it. A short guide to pairing the two.
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Reformer Pilates for back pain - what the science says
Often, yes - for non-specific low back pain. The honest, studio-floor version.
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Mat vs Reformer Pilates - which one should I start with?
The same Pilates principles on different equipment. Here is which one to start with.
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What to expect at your first Reformer Pilates class
Arrive ten minutes early, wear grippy socks. Here is the rest of the picture.