Have you ever heard that doing Pilates may be the best exercise ever? Making the decision to do Pilates is easy but finding a perfect studio takes a bit more time. This article will discuss several key factors that should be considered when starting your search. First and foremost is price. Can you afford to … Read more
If I had a dime for every time I heard someone say, “I’m just not seeing results from my exercise program”, I would be rich – even with today’s sky-high inflation. Why are so many people not seeing results? Why do so many people feel that no matter how hard they try, they can’t lose … Read more
When looking for the perfect Pilates studio whether for the first time or the 5th time, be careful not to make mistakes that could, in the long run, be costly. You could potentially end up paying more for your Pilates experience than it’s worth or, even worse, sustain an injury. Before starting your search, review … Read more
Pilates in HB How do you find the right Pilates studio for you in Huntington Beach? There are many Pilates studios in Huntington Beach to choose from including large group class only studios and smaller private Pilates studios. They are located throughout the city, but few are close to the beach and downtown. Pilates is … Read more
I set out to write an informative article on causes and potential cures for chronic backpain. However, after talking to friends, family, and health/fitness professionals, I realized that their responses made for an even more interesting piece. As one of my clients used to say, ‘If you are a hammer, everything you see is a … Read more
By Devra Swiger Not a day goes by when I fail to peruse my Instagram feed only to see long legged beauties with sleek sculpted bodies demonstrating moves that even I, with my years of dance training, would never dare do. I ask myself if I wouldn’t try it, how could I ever expect my … Read more
Every year about this time, most Americans make a New Year Resolution and most of the time it has something to do with losing weight and getting in shape. “I’m going to stop eating bread and hit the gym every single day,” says one friend. “Well I’m going to enroll in a cardio class and … Read more
By Devra Swiger As a young woman of about 26, I began to suffer from crippling back pain. I had no idea what caused it, but all of a sudden, the pain was so sharp and crippling that I could barely walk. I ended up seeing chiropractors. Physical therapists, doctors and just about anyone … Read more
I have been teaching Pilates for a long time and I have seen a lot of changes along the way. Some of these changes are good and others not so good. For example, although large group classes are great and allow for more people to do Pilates on a regular basis, they don’t really help … Read more
Thinking about starting an exercise program is all fine and good unless all you do is think about starting an exercise program. How many times have you or someone you know decided to start a brand new fitness program only to quit after a few weeks, or worse, never start at all. The truth is … Read more