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Friday, January 13, 2012

Group Fitness Tips

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Advice For Taking Group Classes

Above all, you should know what is contraindicated for your body. If you have an injury or a chronic problem such as low back pain, it is of the utmost importance that you leave out or know how to modify an exercise that can exacerbate your problem. If you are not sure, speak to the instructor before the class begins. If you feel any pain during an exercise that is not just muscle soreness or fatigue, stop doing the exercise! It is not worth it to force yourself through it and risk an injury. Last but not least, don’t forget your water bottle and stay hydrated during your class.

Written by Lisa Wolf (www.pilatestogonyc.com)

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Accessorize It!

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Spice up your home workout routine by using some small, easy to store accessories:

- Stretchy exercise bands are great for adding resistance to arm and leg movements. -

- The pilates magic circle will intensify and deepen your workout and it comes with an instructional dvd.-

- Fill up 2 water bottles of the same size and use them as hand weights. -

- Do your workout wearing a pair of 2-3 lb ankle weights.-

Written by Lisa Wolf (www.pilatestogonyc.com)

Images via Kaboodle and Gaiam

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Exercise Without Leaving Your Bed!

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TRY THESE TWO EXERCISES AT HOME…and WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING YOUR BEDROOM!

Abdominals: Lie on your back in bed with your torso and head hanging off the edge from the waist up. Place your hands behind your neck and let your upper body go back in an arch as far as you can, then curl back up slowly and with control. Inhale when you go back and exhale coming up. Try to do 20 reps. You can do 10 and then rest and do 10 more.

Tricep Dips: Stand next to your bed facing away from it. Place your hands behind you on the mattress with your hands and finger tips forward and your arms close to your sides. Walk your feet away from the bed and bend your knees until you are in a sitting position with your elbows bent keeping your upper arms held to your sides. Make sure your ankles are directly under your knees. Bend and straighten your arms 2 sets of 8 reps.

Written by NYC based pilates instructor Lisa Wolf (pilatestogonyc.com)

Photograph by Sara Forrest (www.saraforrestphoto.com)

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Strength training = Faster Metabolism

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Speed up your metabolism by doing strength training. The wall sit is a simple exercise that you can do anywhere. Stand with your back against a wall and place your feet about one foot in front of you. Fold your arms elbow to elbow and slide down the wall until you are in a sitting position with your knees directly over your ankles. Hold this position for at least 2 minutes.

Engage your abdominals and increase your core strength by doing the pilates “scoop.” Pull your navel to your spine and imagine that you are zipping up a tight pair of pants while you are doing any type of exercise or even just sitting in a chair or walking to work.

Written by Lisa Wolf (www.pilatestogonyc.com)

Photography by Sara Forrest (www.saraforrestphoto.com)

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Monday, January 9, 2012

FITNESS TIP: Stairs Are Your Friend

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If you don’t have time to go workout or feel like you could use some extra activity, shun the elevator and take the stairs wherever you go. If you live or work on a high floor, walk up at least five of the flights. And don’t forget to take the stairs on the way down too!

Burn some extra calories by walking instead of riding as often as you can. If you need to go a long distance, park your car 15 minutes away from where you are going and walk the rest. If you take a bus or train, walk to the next stop or two.

Written by Lisa Wolf (www.pilatestogonyc.com)

Photography by Sara Forrest (www.saraforrestphoto.com)

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