Pilates for flexibility

PWC certified Pilates trainer Alyssa Dalrymple offers the following tip for increasing hamstring flexibility. If you have access to a Pilates Reformer machine, you may follow this tip on the Reformer bed. You may also follow the instructions using a TheraBand, as...

The benefits of a workout buddy

Over the last few months, trainer Christine Kauffman has been training Lisa and Jamie, longtime friends who are pictured above. Christine shares the following thoughts on the benefits of having a workout buddy. There’s power in numbers and it’s always more fun as a...

On the subject of squats

The squat is one of the foundational movement patterns in daily living, meaning that you are probably squatting every day without even realizing it. You can improve mobility and strength for your daily life by adding squats to your exercise routine. Below, personal...

Soothing your psoas muscle

The average American spends about 12-13 hours a day seated. One of the effects of all this sitting is a shortening and tightening of the hip flexors, including a major hip flexor, the psoas (SO-as) muscle. Certain sports like cycling and running also contribute to...