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24/06/2025

What Pilates is . . . 🤙

01/04/2025

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Essential Mat Pilates Flex Band Day, with mini-stability-barrel and mini-stability ball. All levels Pilates mat class with beginner to advanced modification...

24/03/2025

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13/03/2025

A new study shows that just taking one Pilates reformer class a week can reduce the risk of falls in those over 65 years. Thank you Brent Anderson!!!

Did you know that falls are the #1 cause of injury-related deaths for adults over 65? What if just one Pilates class per week could dramatically lower that… | 16 comments on LinkedIn

08/03/2025

02/02/2025

When I take a Pilates class and the instructor fails to talk about neutral spine and how to hold it, it makes me wonder what they are doing!

A new book “Suck It In!” by Christine Lynders PT validates how critical it is to activate your deep Abs (transverse abdominal or TA) with the low back in neutral. This is a basic principle I was taught in my Pilates education. I’ve been cueing my clients to draw their navel towards the spine while maintaining neutral since day one.

When I query instructors on how to teach neutral I’ve heard “I don’t use neutral as a crutch” or “it doesn’t make a difference to hold neutral or not”. Or “Oh you mean old-school neutral?”🤔
Here’s the facts. There have been many studies published in scientific journals since the mid 90s showing that TA activation in neutral:
- activates the anatomical girdle w/ co-contraction of the low back muscles the multifididus to stabilize the back
- TA activation should be automatic prior to movement,
- found to be delayed w/ those with back pain,
- TA becomes activated when you “Suck it In” or draw the navel to the spine,
- Multifidus works together with the TA, Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm to form the anatomical girdle to stabilize the low back and eliminate pain.

Working in neutral is a Gamechanger in rehab and in Pilates. Personally my physique changed since being very diligent with this principle. It narrows the waistline, supports the abdominal contents and with proper training TA activation becomes automatic during all our daily activities. This is the basic building block for other ab workouts and more advanced Pilates exercises. I have become leaner, stronger and have no back pain. What you do and how you do it is essential.

I implore Pilates instructors (and those PTs who teach imprint of the low back) to read “Suck It In” as a refresher to the importance of the TA and neutral of the low back.

29/01/2025

Thank you Revelstoke! We got to enjoy our time in snow ❄️❄️🌟 ⛄️

09/11/2024

The easiest way to enjoy the benefits of Pilates is on the Mat! A Workout like no other! No expensive equipment required.

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31/10/2024

Join Classes or Private sessions in Kaimuki or Kailua. Join with a friend or two and train in a Duet or Trio session. Do Pilates, you will feel the difference! At Wainani Wellness, Kailua Core Fitness or Hana Pono Pilates.