The Mat, Where Pilates began, where most clients begin, and where the journey usually starts for those seeking a deep understanding of Pilates as an instructor. Making the decision to become a certified Pilate’s instruc
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Empower
03/18/2013 9:45 am
Creator: Kathryn Coyle
Last weekend I had the honor of presenting at the Empower Fitness Fusion event in Chicago. It's the conferences second year and was definitely a bigger event this year. At this event last year we launched a brand new conc
...To Vegan or Not to Vegan
03/14/2013 10:36 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
Veganism is growing more and more popular each year due to the rise of various diseases that are more prevelent than ever. Diseases such as cancer, gastritis and heart disease are common concerns shared amongst most Amer
...Rating Our Perceived Exertion: Some Physiological Qualifiers
03/14/2013 9:50 pm
Creator: John Cargill
Rating Our Perceived Exertion: Some Physiological Qualifiers
Measuring one's exercise intensity is probably the best way to move, in actuality, from the realm of intention to reality. How many times have we 'gone out too
...Spring Activities
03/14/2013 3:00 pm
Creator: TeamMDA
With Spring just around the corner, here are some activities that you can enjoy outside!
Beach Volleyball:
Flag Football:
Basketball:
Soccer:
Cycling:
Sailing:
Golf:
Running:
Hiking:
Baseball:
...5 Energy Zones - 5 Personalities
03/14/2013 5:05 am
Creator: Michelle Colvin
When teaching the 5 Energy Zones in the Spinning® Programme, it's more effective if you can adopt a different 'personality' for each Zone.
RECOVERY – Calming, quiet, reflective
Dialogue examples:
•“Close your eyes, breat
The Spinning® Witness Protection Program
03/12/2013 8:15 am
Creator: Raquel Schmidt
The Spinning® Witness Protection Program
For Spinning® instructors, the expectations are somewhat clear when it comes to witnessing a “crime” being committed in class. The list of common contraindications is long and ra
...Are you over-training?
03/11/2013 6:56 am
Creator: Michelle Colvin
The irony of exercise is that while it's so good for your body, it actually causes damage to the muscles. Not damage in the conventional negative sense, but a "good" kind of damage that the body adapts to, overcomes and g
...Interval Training Burns Fat
03/05/2013 7:45 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
Many students go to Spinning® class to ultimately control their weight and most probably burn fat and improve their overall performance. I sometimes get the opportunity to teach to cyclists who are looking to build their
...February 2013 Tips
03/05/2013 3:30 pm
Creator: TeamMDA
Here are the tips from our Facebook page for the month of February! Every Tuesday is Tip Tuesday so like us on Facebook to see the tips each week as they are posted!
February 5:
February 12:
February 19:
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