Have you ever looked closely at all the people you come into contact with every day? They all have one thing in common. Posture. We go up against environmental factors daily, causing our backs, necks, and shoulders to spill forward into a rounded-over posture. It’s no longer just age causing poor posture, but it’s our modern life – phones, computers, binging TV shows, and, of course, gravity. But what can we do about our poor posture? First, we can start…
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These tried-and-true Pilates exercises go beyond your studio class and work your whole body fitness, whether in the gym, a part of your warm-up, or your cooldown! Pilates Bridge Exercise Why we love it. Strengthening and stretching for the lower body and core. A bridge is the perfect reverse exercise for your sitting behavior. It combines the flexion of your hamstrings and core while lengthening and stretching your hip flexors. Pilates Chest Lift Exercise Why we love it. Deceptively simple,…
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When it comes to building a healthy body, there are benefits to intense sweaty workouts as well as rest, relaxation, and recovery sessions. But where does “release” fit into the balance and what does it mean? At Pure Movement, release work means using a soft prop to gently manipulate and relax the fascial connective tissue to improve blood and lymphatic circulation, whole body alignment, and relieve pain. So what is “release work”? Release work is the gentle manipulation of the…
Read MoreWhile our studio will still be physically closed March 30th through Monday May 11th (at least), we are ramping up our virtual class schedule and taking virtual privates in the meantime. Here’s how to sign up for our virtual classes. There is no better time to work on your Pilates form! Which Class is the Best Class for Me? Classic Mat Flow and Release + Restore will be more all level classes and have less contraindicated exercises. They are most comparative to our…
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Sign up for Pilates mat fitness online and keep moving and stay healthy during social isolation right now. Educational focused, fun fitness classes brought to you online from Pure Movement Pilates Studio! Connect with our community and move your body. Pilates Classic Mat Flow Like our most popular studio reformer class Strengthen + Stretch, stay on track at home with this basic online Pilates mat class! These mat exercises are perfectly suited for beginners. With helpful tips and pointers, you…
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