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Technique Tip Tuesday – Ribs and ABs

August 29, 2017

Think of it this way: Your Frontal Ribs and Abdominals are good friends.  Your abdominal cavity attaches onto the the ribs.

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Kris, Pilates of Charleston client demonstrates incorrect and correct versions of rib cage connection to abdominals. Notice how the top picture illustrates “popped” ribs.

Pilates Principle!

Fact! If you can breathe using your Ribs and Lungs to breathe while you perform your Pilates exercises at Pilates of Charleston, your abdominals will be more fully engaged and your body will be able to sustain the Pilates exercise for a much longer period of time.

But! It is important to know that finding your rib cage and abdominal connection is just as beneficial not only when you’re lying on your back, but when you are in plank, sitting, standing, weight lifting, stretching or just living your daily life!

Kris, a really wonderful client of Pilates of Charleston shows us another common Pilates exercise to show you how fundamental it is for you to understand and educate yourself in finding your neutral rib cage position.

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Shoulder Bridge: Notice how Kris is emphasizing the lower back curve in the bottom picture, in comparison to her finding her rib cage and abdominal connection in the top image which is the correct version of this Pilates exercise.

Make sure you sign up for class below so that your Pilates and Fitness Instructors at Pilates of Charleston can keep you and your body checking in on those small details that could change the way you workout anywhere!

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Free Recipe Friday – Juice and Smoothies

August 25, 2017

This week, for Free Recipe Friday, we pay homage to BLEND Juice Bar, one of our favorite stops for smoothies, juice, and superfoods!  We always visit BLEND’s Mt. Pleasant location (320 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC) since Pilates of Charleston is only five minutes away.  A smoothie or juice is the perfect snack for us, and a much healthier alternative than fast food or a coffee shop splurge that might involve a pastry!?!  When we only have a short break in our jam packed teaching days, BLEND Juice bar is a go-to for us!  Smoothies and cold pressed juices are packed with fruits and vegetables that fuel your body with energy and nutrients than you don’t get with processed food.  Ever tried a wheatgrass shot?  They have some pretty impressive nutritional power…they’re loaded with chlorophyll, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.  You can get all all these things within a wide array of variations and flavors to please anyone’s palate at BLEND.

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Katie and Elizel at Blend Juice Bar

Katie’s Mango and Pineapple Smoothie:

  • 2 cups of Almond Milk or your favorite non dairy product
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  • 1/2 frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/2 mango pieces
  • 1/2 pineapple chunks
  • 2 Tablespoons of Chia seeds.

Place the ingredients into a blender and mix away.  Add more Almond Milk or orange juice if mixture is too thick.

Be sure to stop over at Blend Juice Bar the next time you head over to your class at Pilates of Charleston to try one of their amazing concoctions.

Happy Pilates Juice Day!

Your Instructors at

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HIIT Pilates!

August 24, 2017

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Technique Tip Tuesday – Lunges

August 22, 2017

Technique Tip Tuesday is here again!

This week is all about the Lunge.  At Pilates of Charleston, we as your Pilates and Fitness Instructors are on a continuing mission to keep you and your basics in perfect form! The Lunge forms part of the basic fundamental movements in fitness.

So.  Why do we Lunge?  – Simple answer: It trains the biggest part of your leg,  The Quadriceps and Hamstrings. It trains your stabilizers. Stabilizers = Balance. Balance is necessary for everyday walking. Period.  Its as simple as that.

There are many different kinds of lunges. Forward Lunges; backward lunges; and sideward lunges. For the most part Forward and Backward Lunges have the same form and technique tips apart from the obvious that either you are stepping forward or backwards in space.  Side Lunges has a slightly different approach – but more on the side lunge at a later date.

Lets take a look at Lunge form in the photo below.

One of our Favorite Private clients’ Lyn,  was kind enough to allow us, at Pilates of Charleston to use her magnificent body to demonstrate the correct and incorrect form for a Lunge.  (Lyn is standing on a Pilates reformer at Pilates of Charleston.  Please note: standing on the reformer to demonstrate the Lunge is for the sole purpose of this image only.)

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Correct:

  1. Step forward normal stride.
  2. Find your Balance.
  3. Drop your back knee towards the ground.
  4. Keep a strict upright posture.

Incorrect:

  1. Do not allow front knee cap to surpass front toes.
  2. Do not distribute your weight onto front foot. Keep body weight equal on both feet.
  3. Do not let your back drop and hunch forward.

REMEMBER! Your body weight should be equally distributed through both legs in a forward or backward Lunge.

If you are still feeling slightly insecure about your lunge, or any other fundamental fitness exercise, feel free to catch any one of our Pilates and Fitness instructors at the studio before or after class to ask your questions at no charge at all!  We want you to feel confident when you work out.

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Free Recipe Friday – Egg Muffins

August 18, 2017

This week for your Free Recipe Friday, Pilates of Charleston brings you nutritious and delicious Egg Muffins, recipe courtesy of your instructor, Julie! These are easy to make, since we know this time of the year, with back to school, busy schedules, games, homework, etc. demands convenience in the kitchen. Egg muffins can serve as a snack during any point in the day or if you kale them the night before, they can be a quick breakfast that only needs a quick reheat in the microwave for about 20 or 30 seconds. Hello, you early morning clients who need to “grab and go” on your way over to the studio for your class or session! This recipe, due to the eggs, packs a punch of protein which we all know to be an essential ingredient of your fitness routine at Pilates of Charleston. Protein sustains your energy and helps build muscle, which we need when taking a HIIT class or a Circuit class or any Group Reformer class here at Pilates of Charleston. Egg muffins also pack in a healthy dose of veggies…have fun with it…try throwing some kale in for a boost of antioxidants or spinach for extra iron. The options are limitless!

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Ingredients:

  • 12 whole eggs
  • 1 -2 cups of veggies of your choice. (Kale, Spinach, broccoli, onions, mushrooms.)
  • 1/2 Tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 Tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup of feta or mozerella cheese. (optional)

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in Veggies, salt, garlic powder, pepper and cheese.
  • Spoon by 1/3 cups into coated or lined muffin bin
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until eggs are set.

Don’t forget: Make plenty so that you can have 1 for every member of your family for each day of the week!  That’s breakfast and snack time sorted!

Happy Egg Muffin day!

Your Instructors at Pilates of Charleston.

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Welcome to Pilates of Charleston

Pilates of Charleston is the Premier Pilates Studio for Charleston, Mount Pleasant and James Island. We offer Pilates instruction to all levels and ages. At our location in Mount Pleasant SC, all sessions, group and private, are conducted on traditional Stott Pilates equipment. Our goal is to make Pilates affordable and available to everyone. Come join us and allow our excellent instructors to provide you with a challenging workout that is safe, effective, and therapeutic for your body.

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