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Find a Workout Buddy
A fitness friend is hugely helpful for keeping motivated,
but
it's important to find someone who will inspire - not discourage.
And last, will your bud be able to keep up with you or even push your limits in key workouts? Now that’s a buddy!
If you've got someone that fits all three, make that phone call and we will see you both at your next Pilates workout.
Finally Friday ...
"In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference, and in 30 you'll have a new body"
~ Joseph Pilates
Thinking About Starting Pilates?
No matter how uncoordinated you might think you are, or how insecure about your age and body you are.…All of that is about to change with Pilates.
Doing Pilates properly is about awareness of the tempo and flow of the routine and how one movement blends into the next. Here are just 4 advantages to doing pilates.
You’ll be developing and strengthening your “powerhouse” abdominal core to support everything you do.
You will be keenly aware of the parts of your body that are weak and need to become more flexible.
You will also notice a vast improvement in your overall sense of well-being.
You’ll feel rejuvenated after only your first workout.
How badly do you want to do this?
The more you want to do Pilates, the greater and more satisfying your experience will be.
Let’s do it together!
Attend our Group classes for a fun and affordable way to experience Pilates. Each workout is tailored to each individuals level within the group setting. Book an appointment today!
Intro Offer!!
The studio is open 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm.
** Intro Offer: This set of 3 classes is an introduction to the art of Pilates and is open to first-time clients. Build core strength and learn the beginning moves you'll need to master this timeless exercise. Inquire on instructor availability.
Wellness Wednesday
Tuesday Motivation
Bring a friend or join up to 4 people for a fun and affordable way to experience Pilates in our Group/Semi-private sessions. Each workout is tailored to each individuals level within the group setting. Single Class Semi-Private: $45
Go to pilatesofpasadena.com/book-classes/and Register now!
Gift Giving Ideas
Visit our gift idea stand located in the lobby. We have some great candles, soaps and other local products for all the loved ones in your life.
Give the gift of Pilates this holiday season, stop by the studio today and pick up a P/oP Gift Certificate for those you love…And maybe pick up a something for yourself as well!
Wisdom Wednesday
5 more days to Kick It Into Gear!
SIGN UP NOW for
Pre-Holiday “Kick It Into Gear”
with
Sheri Long Mat Class
Sunday, December 9, 2018
9:00 am to 10:15 with a 15 minute Q & A following
~this class open to the public
RSVP to: info@pilatesofpasadena.com for more information
Foot Health: Don't Tiptoe Around its Importance →
We all know how to keep our biceps in shape, but few of us know how to keep feet and toes in good condition.
They take significant abuse from the hours we spend on our feet each day.
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) considers your feet a marvel of engineering. Together, your two feet contain more than 50 bones, accounting for about one-fourth of all the bones in your body. And somehow they also make room for more than 60 joints and 200 muscles, tendons, and ligaments that hold them together and help them move.
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society recommends doing these simple exercises to strengthen toes and prevent foot discomfort.
All shoe wearers will benefit from these exercises.
Try these exercises recommendations the next time your feet cry mutiny.
You’ll soon be stepping lively again!
For more information on foot health go to: http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/.aspx
Tuesday Tip
Drink Green Tea
Hot or iced, green tea can help rev up your workout.
Its catechins, antioxidants, and caffeine help increase the metabolic generation of heat.
Drink a cup about 10 minutes before exercising.
Workout Booster
DRINK UP
Pointers that will help you get what you need in terms of hydration.
1. About 1 hour before working out, drink 8 ounces of water to help ensure you’re starting off hydrated.
2. Add a low-calorie electrolyte tablet to your water pre-workout and drink during the workout. This will help you maintain adequate hydration and replace what you loose through swear.
3. Remember to rehydrate post-workout. Aim for 6-8 ounces.
Share you hydration tips in our comments section below.
Wisdom Wednesday
"If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. IF it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."
~ Joseph Pilates
Join Amelia for a Chair Class on Saturday mornings at 10:30am. Text (203) 627-6687 to reserve a spot . Chair Class: $25
Join Dorothy Sunday morning at 9:30 am for a group Sculpt, Tone and Balance class with props. Text 626-818-0241 or Email to reserve a spot.
Sculpt, Tone and Balance Class: $20
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FOBO?
You’ve heard of FOMO…
(a.k.a. fear of missing out), but now everyone is talking about FOBO (fear of better options).
It’s a term coined by Patrick J. McGinnis, who is the host of the podcast FOMO Sapiens. The idea is that we often fall into the trap of researching every single option - like when you are looking for a hotel, or searching for a restaurant - to ensure you pick the best possible thing.
The problem? Experts say it can lead to paralysis, because the more options you have, the tougher it is to make a decision.
P/oP makes your decision making easy, all our classes are tailored to be a great fit for you workout goals.
Join our Group Reformer Classes: $25
Join Samantha every Monday evening at 6pm & 7pm & Wednesday at 6pm for a group reformer class. Text (213) 222-6199 to reserve a spot.
Join Toni every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm for a group reformer class. Text (707) 416-6162 to reserve a spot. Email to rsvp.
Join Amelia every Thursday evenings at 6pm & 7pm for a group reformer class. Text (203) 627-6687 to reserve a spot .
Get a Better Waistline...Add Obliques to Your Workout
The obliques aid in compressing the abdomen and in forward-bending. They are also the hard workers that help us in side-bending and twisting our torso.
The big reason to include oblique work in your workouts is to make sure you have tone and good function in any muscle group—you want the full benefits that muscle group has to offer.
In this case, it's the side bending and twisting ability along with abdominal compression and forward bending. Many of us want to make extra sure we get our oblique workouts in because toned obliques make for a nice waistline.
Keep in mind that the obliques work in concert with your other abdominal muscles and really all the muscles of your Pilates powerhouse—abs, back, hips, pelvic floor.
It is not recommended to focus just on obliques, but rather obliques in the context of a full-body workout. We want form and function along with a waistline.
Making bending and twisting exercises effective and safe to get that oblique workout. One example is the Pilates Mermaid Side Stretch Exercise below.
One of the best ways to get your oblique workouts is in a balanced Pilates workout which will always feature twisting and bending exercises.
To get a better waistline, contact one of our experienced instructors today they can craft a balanced workout for you in studio and for your at home practice.
The studio is open 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm or
contact us at info@pilatesofpasadena.com
Tuesday Tip
Drink Mint Tea
Ease occasional indigestion by sipping a cup of mint tea after your meal.
Spearmint or Peppermint improve the flow of bile, which moves food through the digestive tract more quickly. Add some lemon slices and ice for a refreshing end of day summer drink.
Looking for Fresh Looking, Healthy Skin?
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We have compiled 6 uses of miracle peppermint oil with the benefits for you to try.
1. Makes Skin Brighter
Adding a few drops of this oil into your daily beauty regimen is an easy and effective way to achieve healthy and radiant skin. It contains menthol that has a cooling effect and at the same time, works to brighten up the dull skin. Great to do after a Pilates workout!
2. Alleviates Stress And Pain
Peppermint oil can alleviate stress and pain after a long and tiring day. Apply some drops of peppermint oil on your body and take a bath. The refreshing properties of this wonderful oil will energize you and its cooling properties will remove body pain.
3. Hydrates A Dry Scalp
Since this oil has excellent moisturizing properties, you can mix it with your favorite carrier oil like almond oil or olive oil and apply the mixture on your hair.
Wrap your hair in a shower cap and wait for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, you may use peppermint essential oil in combination with other essential oils like jasmine or lavender. It helps to nourish your hair and moisturize it thoroughly.
4. Eases Digestion
Peppermint oil can cure indigestion. You can add it to your food as a flavoring agent or drink few drops with a glass of warm water after your meal. Since peppermint oil is carminative in nature, it helps to reduce a stomach upset.
5. Peppermint Oil For Headaches
It's the best natural remedy to get relief from headaches. Sprinkle few drops of peppermint oil on a handkerchief or dab it on your wrist and inhale it to get rid of a nagging headache. It is also used for migraines as an excellent stress buster especially, during this heat wave!.
6. Oral Health
It is usually added in all toothpastes for that refreshing flavor and if not, you can add it yourself. Put two drops of peppermint oil on your toothpaste and you can stay away from bad breath and toothaches. This is the best way for dental care and fighting against harmful germs. Enjoy a great smile!
Tell us your favorites uses of peppermint oil in our comment section below.
Instructor: Abby Hanson
Abby Hanson has been studying yoga and pilates for twenty years.
Her inspiration is always aging gracefully and living free from pain.
Abby believes in restorative movement and recently began teaching yamuna ball rolling. YBR is ball rolling therapy that combines the release of massage with the strengthening and toning of exercise, providing an effortless workout and a deep stretch.
YBR is the perfect compliment to Pilates exercise.
If you are interested please look for future classes at Pilates of Pasadena towards the end of September, or contact Abby for private YBR instruction today.
Tuesday Tip
People may be less prone to high blood pressure with a Potassium rich diet...
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