Benefits of Pilates: Flexibility

Many of us struggle with tight regions of the body that restrict our range of motion. But with basic Pilates stretches you can increase flexibility of the back, font and side body, as well as hamstrings and hips. Some of these exercises include:

 The Spine Stretch

Great for: Back and . . . → Read More: Benefits of Pilates: Flexibility

Team Studio Blue!

Are you a runner who would like to participate in fun and rewarding marathons around the Portland area? If so, contact the studio today to find out more about joining our Studio Blue Team!

Our next run will be the Color Run. Each team member will get a Studio Blue water . . . → Read More: Team Studio Blue!

Pilates Benefits: Body Awareness

The best and most important relationship is the one you have with yourself – so why not treat your body the best you can?

Pilates helps your physical and mental state connect in new ways, creating a deeper connection within yourself. Just as a tree’s strengths come from . . . → Read More: Pilates Benefits – Body Awareness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have sore muscles?

Try an epsom salt bath with a little lavender oil. The epsom salt, technically called magnesium sulfate, will help with a number of things according to epsomsaltcouncil.org.

Increased magnesium levels will help:

1. Sooth sore muscles. 2. Flush toxins 3. . . . → Read More: Sore Muscles?

Pilates and Back Pain By: Dan Walton For decades Pilates has been helping reduce and eliminate back pain. How is this accomplished? Pilates focuses on restoring and maintaining the natural curves of the spine. Most exercises are done with neutral alignment to bring balance to a-symmetries in the body caused by a number of . . . → Read More: Benefits of Pilates: Healthy Backs

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What Class Level Am I?

Ever wonder, what class level you are?  Here are some tips to help you figure out what class is right for you and when you should advance…

When to advance from All-Level to Intermediate:

The intermediate student has a clear understanding of Pilates alignment and breathing. They understand what . . . → Read More: What Class Level Am I?

Are you a Runner? Here are some things to keep in mind:

Common Training Errors

There are two major reasons for training errors with runners.

Building mileage too rapidly, the “more the better” idea and this will lead to eventual breakdown and/or injury Inconsistency – missing several workout in a row and then . . . → Read More: Runners Lecture

Studly Spuds

 

 

 

 

 

Packed with Vitamin A, calorie-burning sweet potatoes are having a moment.

Looking to get glowing skin, ease sore muscles and burn more fat? Don’t underestimate the nutrient-rich sweet potato, which hits local farmers markets in abundance this month.

Whoever said carbs were evil never tried . . . → Read More: Studly Spuds