I love teaching Pilates to men. There… I said it. And here’s why: they tend to start skeptical, really work hard, and greatly benefit from […]
Connecting Pilates and Strength Training: Maria Andresino on the Rhody Strength Podcast
For many years, I have been heralding the benefits of Pilates combined with Strength Training. It was my great pleasure to introduce Pilates to Dr. Matt Sweeney of Strength and Sport Physical Therapy. He’s the host of the Rhody Strength Podcast which features conversations with athletes […]
Add Cross-Training to Your Workout
As an owner of a Pilates studio, people assume I just do Pilates 5-6 days a week and that’s all I need. Clients are surprised […]
Post Last Surgery…
Well it better be the last surgery. This is the one where they finally place my implant. I’ve had extenders for 3 months. That’s where they create a “pocket” and place a temporary implant that they repeatedly fill – until it is the size of the permanent implant – then they swap it out for the real thing and I’m done. […]
Potholes… Surgery Day
Welcome to guest blogger Wendy Pucci, who has graciously decided to share her breast cancer “journey” with anyone who might benefit. Wendy and I discovered a […]
Taking Control… Before the Surgery
My biopsy was 2 weeks ago. I have a virtual date with Maria. We’re going to get me ready for my second surgery (and 3rd round of breast cancer.) I’ve got this! […]
Exercise & Breast Cancer
Welcome to guest blogger Wendy Pucci, who has graciously decided to share her breast cancer “journey” with anyone who might benefit. Wendy and I discovered […]
That Annoying Knot
Do you Have Pigeon Head? I’ve been teaching fitness for over 20 years and have had hundreds of bodies under my hands so it’s safe […]
“I Have Osteopenia. What Should I Do?”: Osteoporosis and Exercise
As a Pilates Teacher and Personal Trainer, I’ve been asked this question quite often lately. Perhaps it’s because of our aging society; or perhaps its […]
Hypermobility Part 2: Embracing “Wonky” Joints
Want to Know if You Are Hypermobile? Click Here to Read Part 1 In Part 1 of this blog: “Am I Hypermobile and Why Should […]