New year, new start. This is the perfect time to make changes in your day-to-day routine, especially if your job requires you to sit more than six hours a day! We don’t want to startle you, but did you know that sitting this long day after day can lead to the following problems: If you […]
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Client Feature: Hal Ross 0
Meet Hal, who has become a Harmony devotee and one of the most enthusiastic clients we have ever been lucky enough to have at Harmony! Q: What do you love about Pilates, and how does it benefit your lifestyle? A: I love that I feel GREAT when I leave the studio! The mind-body correlation in […]
Read MoreInstructor Spotlight: Katarina Svrckova 0
Learn more about our newest Gyrotonic® instructor, and why you should try a Gyrotonic® session at Harmony! Client Q: I love Pilates and am more and more curious about Gyrotonic®. What benefits does it offer that may be different than Pilates? A: Gyrotonic® focuses more on mobility, compared to Pilates which typically focuses more on […]
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Client Question: As the weather gets colder, I find it harder to stay motivated and energized. What are your tips to combat this and help me stay on track with my workouts? A: Make sure you are getting enough rest and staying properly hydrated. Often when it gets cooler we forget to drink as much as […]
Read MoreClient Feature: Laura Hooper Doughty 0
What do you love about Pilates, and how does it benefit your lifestyle and profession? I love the strength and length I am feeling from Pilates; my shoulders finally feel like they are relaxing down, so that my core can take over. Pilates also benefits me as an actor and acting instructor, by helping me to build […]
Read MorePilates on the Go! 0
Check out Harmony Instructor, Sarah N.’s tips and learn more about her! Client Question: During the summer months I travel more with my family. Do you have some tips & exercises I can do on the road? Answer: Pilates matwork is perfect for you! All you need is some space and a little padding beneath […]
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How can I get my kid interested in Pilates? Have them come to m.a.c. Pilates for Kids! Whether your child is involved in competitive sports, gymnastics, dance or video games, the benefits of Pilates for kids and teens is proven to build core strength, flexibility, and mind body awareness, not to mention enhancing their confidence […]
Read MorePilates Tips for Runners 0
We recently chatted with Harmony Instructor, Tara Gillespie, who also happens to be an avid runner. Here are her words of wisdom when it comes to running, Pilates and rolling out those IT bands! 3 Quick Tips for Runners 1. Active Stretch Why stretch cold muscles? Before running, warm-up the muscles you use while you […]
Read MoreCelebs Who Love Pilates! 0
Watching celebrities pose and float down the Oscars’ Red Carpet made us wonder which of them do Pilates? Beautiful posture and a long, lean physique are always great clues, but we thought we would dig up some more info, to find out who actually does Pilates, and what they have to say about it! Here […]
Read MorePilates at Your Desk! 0
Do you sit at a desk all day? We asked Katie Yohe, Harmony Pilates instructor, for her tips to stay alert and flexible after a long day at your computer! Client Question: “I sit at a desk all day long, and get stiff after a while. Are there any Pilates moves I can do in […]
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