By Sara o. June 03, 2016
I like their spinning classes. Since my tummy is big, it helps me flatten my tummy and develop abs. ...read more
By MarkNelsen November 15, 2012
Mike showed me around the gym and left it to me conclude he and his staff were committed to excellence. If you are a committed amateur athlete or fitness addict, CrossFit has the atmosphere and guidance to put you on your "A" game. The CrossFit structured free weight training gives you the best results. Walk in and take the friendly tour. ...read more
By Hopesprings at Citysearch August 05, 2011
I actually picked up Athlete's foot from the women's locker room. I have never had it before in my life and at first did not know what it was, went to a dermatologist, at least it was curable although it took about a month to get rid of it. Not sure how sanitary the place really is. A lot of $$ to pay for unclean conditions. ...read more
Pilates Mat Program for Scoliotic Clients Below is a general protocol for a Pilates Mat exercise program for clients with Scoliosis. (Please note that each Scoliotic curve is unique and specific protocol will vary with each client.) FLEXIBILITY AND MOBILITY MAT EXERCISES FOR THE CONCAVE SIDE: Pelvic Lift (Modification: Place a small prop underneath the convex side. Cue the client to press into the prop to heighten the awareness of movement away from the concavity.) Pelvic Lift with a Wag Side to Side Roll Up (Focus on Spinal Sequencing and lengthening of the spine.) Kneeling Cat Standing Roll Down (Modification: Press gently into the muscles on the convex side to allow these muscles to "awaken" and contract during movement.) STRENGTHENING MAT EXERCISES FOR THE CONVEX SIDE: Swan (Modification: Press gently into the convex muscles to aid them in the contraction during the extension portion of the exercise.) Side Lying: Banana Lift (Perform this exercise lying on the concave side first. On the concave side, focus on keeping the ribs up away from the mat. Lift both legs and hold for 10 seconds. Roll over onto the convex side. On the convex side, do not lift the legs. Instead, lift the upper body by pressing down through the supporting arm and lengthening the upper body towards the ceiling, thus lengthening the convex musculature.) ...read more
By Team Pilates September 21, 2010
PILATES JOURNAL BROUGHT TO YOU BY TEAM PILATES Fast Facts on Scoliosis Scoliotic curves of 10° or less affect 3-5 out of every 1,000 people Scoliosis usually occurs in those older than 10 years, but the condition can be seen in infants 2% of women and 0.5% of men are affected by Scoliosis. The prevalence of curves less than 20° is about equal in males and females. 85% of the time the cause is unknown. The other 15% of cases fall into two categories: Nonstructural and Structural. Nonstructural is caused by a temporary condition such as one leg being shorter than the other due to a muscle spasm. Structural is caused by another disease such as a birth defect, connective tissue disorder, muscular dystrophy, metabolic diseases or *Marfan Syndrome. * Marfran Syndrome is disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body's structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin. Benefits of Pilates for Scoliosis Written by: Angelie Melzer, BS, CPT Pilates utilizes specific exercises to reeducate the movement patterns of an individual. Therefore, a specialized plan can be put into place for each client. This is ideal for Scoliotic clientele. When living with Scoliosis, an individual gets into certain patterns of movement caused by the curves and rotation in their spine. In addition, these clients have muscular imbalances caused by the curvatures. A specific example is with an S curve. Most of the time with an S curve, the main curve is seen in the Lumbar Spine. As the Lumbar Portion of the spinal column is pulled in one direction due to the tightening of the concave side of the curve, the muscles on the convex side become too long and are weakened. Their is then a compensatory curve in the spine, most of the time in the thoracic cage. This curve many times comes with a rotational pattern as well. All of these factors cause the spinal column to become immobile. It is key to keep these individual's spines as "fluid" as possible to avoid future problems from occurring such as disc and compression issues. The Scoliotic client must utilize specific stretching in the concave portions and strengthening in the convex portions of their spines. They also need overall lubrication of the spinal column due to the nature of Scoliosis and the rotational patterns that are often present. Pilates exercises focus on lengthening of the spine; along with the principal of Spinal Sequencing inherent in most Pilates exercises. The control that is taught by these techniques and Pilates Exercises are extremely beneficial. (References: National Scoliosis Foundation, Scroth Method, Emedicine Health.) Scoliotic clients become deconditioned on the convex side of their curvature due to the continual line of pull from the muscles on the concave side. Therefore, hands on cueing is very important. The client's muscles must be touched/palpated on the convex side to aid them in contracting. ...read more
By Team Pilates September 21, 2010
What is Pilates? Pilates is a 100 year old, 'tried and true' exercise and post-rehabilitation program created by Joseph Pilates. It incorporates the idea of working from the 'inside-out'; utilizing the intrinsic core musculature to stabilize and enhance overall body function and awareness. It is included in the Body/Mind genre. Why does Pilates work? It re-educates the neuromuscular system so that new patterns are established on a deeper level in the body. Therefore, these patterns of movement are not forgotten, even if the exercises are not done for a period of time. Pilatesis truly all encompassing, as it can be done throughout ones life. It can be beneficial to infants through older generations. It can be sport specific for elite athletes, which was how it's beginnings came to be; as well as, fitness based or post-rehabilitative. It can be done at home, in the gym, on the mat or on specializedPilatesequipment. Pilatesis great for individuals with scoliosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic back pain and many other special situations such as autism. ...read more
By Team Pilates September 21, 2010
Making a cross trainer workout more intense can help a person reach a fitness goal at a faster rate. The best way to increase the intensity of a workout often depends on the cross trainer model. It is a good idea to gradually increase the intensity of a workout to prevent a possible injury. ...read more
With so many fitness and diet gurus is it increasingly difficult to determine which program is best for you. The truth is that each of these fitness and diet gurus has the same basic lean body fitness secrets. The trick to achieving this goal is to determine which of these lean body fitness secrets is... ...read more
