Archive for the 'General Fitness' Category

A quick test…

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Pilates is about alignment. Try this… Stand up. Just stand there for a few minutes and notice what’s going on in your body.

Pilates classes vs. Pilates privates

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Pilates is best first done in private lessons where an instructor can teach the participant about muscle engagement, balance, breath, and other concepts integral to the work.

Pilates for Weight Management and Stress

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The holiday season is right around the corner and nothing can help with stress and weight management like a solid, workout routine. Because Pilates is a resistance activity, Pilates builds muscle-and therefore increases the metabolic rate-in a way that cardiovascular workouts cannot. Something that many people don’t realize is that cardio will increase your metabolism [...]

What is Pilates? and why Functional Strength?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

When you walk into Functional Strength Pilates and Personal Training, in Lone Tree Colorado, you are greeted by a cheerful instructor and embraced by the warm hues of the studio. The intimate setting, allowing for personal instruction and small group classes, immediately demonstrates what sets Functional Strength apart from its competitors. Unlike large gyms or [...]