Exercise of the Week: Open Leg Rocker


Written on December 23, 2023 - 5:55 pm | by admin

Open leg rocker is an excellent way to finely tune abdominal work. Use this exercise to practice sequential control between the upper and lower abdominal areas. You will need to keep your abdominals engaged in a deep scoop, and use your breath, to keep this rolling exercise flowing and controlled.

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The Joys of Pilates at Home


Written on December 22, 2023 - 12:42 pm | by admin

There is no doubt about it: workout schedules get crazy in the weeks around Christmas. Lots of people are traveling, studios and gyms close, and even if the studio is open it feels like there’s no time to get there. < /p>

Well, this might be a very good time to find a sliver of time, and a corner of your house, and do some Pilates on your own.

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Democrats Seek To Regulate How Insurers Spend Their Customers’ Money


Written on December 21, 2023 - 10:35 am | by admin

Kaiser Health News staff writer Julie Appleby explores the following concept advanced in current health overhaul plans. “Both the House measure and the newly recast Senate bill would force insurers to spend the vast majority of premium revenue on medical care for their customers, reducing the amount available for profits, executive salaries, sales and administration. The Senate bill would require insurers to spend at least 80 percent on medical care and quality improvements, while the House bill specifies 85 percent. Insurers that don’t comply would owe rebates to customers” (12/21).

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Pilates Stocking Stuffers


Written on December 20, 2023 - 3:26 am | by admin

It’s not too late to get the big stuff. Check the bottom of this blog for help with that. But what I think is lots of fun is the last minute stocking stuffer. There is something really touching about a well-considered “little” gift.

So what’s going to fit in a stocking? Here are some ideas:

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  • Pilates Footwear like Pilates socks and shoes.

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