Susan Markle Pilates

02/08/2018

Happy to be featured in the Grant Ranch Magazine as their Sponsor Spotlight this month!
Come to the studio and check out a session for yourself!

01/06/2018

AHHH….Amazing short box work on the Pilates Reformer. This video is showing work with lateral flexion and rotation of the spine to strengthen the abdominals( especially the obliques) and the rotators of the spine, and to develop trunk stabilization.

12/28/2017

The family that works out together has FUN together !! These long time followers in my Pilates mat class represent 3 generations !! Way to ROCK it Judy, Karla and Brandie! You guys are awesome.

12/21/2017

Nothing better than an impromptu post Pilates workout celebration. This is how we roll at Susan Markle Pilates. We are a family!

12/08/2017

This beautiful shot is of my hard-working and dedicated client, Anca. Awesome work for shoulder girdle stability, stretching the lateral line of the body, and oblique strengthening.

12/01/2017

"Elephant On The Chair" move requires deep abdominal engagement, shoulder girdle stability and stamina! What a way to start the weekend!

09/01/2017

One of my favorite things about teaching Pilates is the amazing community of people it has brought into my life. Cheers to Lisa Bucci and Jane Vigil .... long time clients and friends!!! It was a GREAT ride last weekend! Thanks for another wonderful memory!

08/05/2017

This is one of my favorite rides through the Ken Caryl Valley and into Deer Creek Canyon. I’m riding with less tension in my shoulders and neck thanks to my understanding of the pilates principles and how I can stabilize my shoulder girdle. In addition, due to the deep intrinsic core training through pilates, my low back is never sore, allowing me to stay in that “riding position” for long periods! www.susanmarklepilates.com

07/21/2017

Hips Hip Hips…Again!

Last week I spoke of my obsession with hips that move well. Having balance between strength and flexibility at the hip joint creates efficient movement. I posted an article about the importance of using the hips during the golf swing.

While hiking last weekend,I rediscovered the importance of good hip mechanics in order to save my knees (one of which has had 2 surgeries). Here’s the tip: When taking a step, focus on the backside of your leg (vs the front of the hip and knee).Visualize a string that attaches the back of your heel to the the top of your thigh and when stepping engage that “back line of your leg.” Using the hamstrings and hip extensor muscles will help to alleviate knee pain.

I’m pictured here at Chicago Lakes in the Mt Evans wilderness area….a hard hike, but oh so worth it!! I took my hiking poles, but saved my knees by moving mindfully!

07/10/2017

It’s All About your Hips!

Being a person that likes to analyze movement, I have found myself recently obsessed with hips! The hip joint is the ball and socket joint connecting the upper leg bone to the pelvis. Stability and powerful musculature at this joint are essential for standing, walking and a variety of sports. In addition, good range of motion at the hip joint is critical so as to not affect nearby structures like the low back and knee.

Because Pilates works towards creating symmetry between strength and flexibility of our hips, a person who practices pilates regularly will move more efficiently and completely at this joint.

Attached is a link to an article on the golf swing, it references the importance of hip mobility in the game of golf. Come check out a FREE introduction to the Pilates Method and improve your golf game too!

http://www.golf.com/instruction/2017/02/07/driving-tips-shoot-hips-extra-power

To maximize your swing speed and unlock 15 to 20 extra yards, you need to engage your hips more on the downswing.

06/14/2017

Summer is here and the pool is open!!
Most of us know that swimming is a great form of exercise. See how training in the pool becomes more effective when combined with Pilates!

https://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/pilates/your-sport/swimming.html

For swimmers, proper body alignment is critical. Swimmers need to work with the water and the slightest misalignment can cause them to work against it. Much of a swimmer's training, however, focuses on working the global muscles  or the outside musculature system. It does not work the inside 'stabi...

06/06/2017

Not all Pilates programs are created equally. I love to teach people how to move efficiently resulting in less chance for injury. Pilates is not a mindless set of exercises…Learn how to use your body for Life! Don’t settle!

05/30/2017

As a Pilates for Golf Certified Instructor, I can help you hit the ball farther and with more accuracy! Come check out a FREE 30 minute Introduction!

https://www.americangolf.com/blog/golf-tips/pilates-for-golf/

Pilates for Golf can help golfers prevent injury by strengthening their core and enhancing flexibility, which can lead to lower scores and less injury on golf courses.

05/22/2017

Ride On… Why Pilates Will Help Your Cycling.

Because the Pilates work will strengthen and improve flexibility in your core muscles, you will be able to:

* Ride stronger and faster as you can transfer more power to your pedals by providing a solid platform for the lower body to push against.

* Ride with less pain and stiffness in the low back and legs ( a common effect from riding).

* Ride with more self awareness of how your body is moving, allowing you to correct things that will increase your speed and power and ENJOYMENT on the bike

05/06/2017

Today, May 6 is known as, "Pilates Day." All over the country and internationally, people are participating in events to bring awareness to the mastery of the Pilates movement.

Below is a short animation of Joseph Pilates and the beginnings of his work. He truly was a genius.Sadly he died before his work was appreciated and realized. Today he would be thrilled to see that his hard work and dedication has paid off, as evidenced by so many dedicated followers all over the world!

An animated history of the remarkable life of Joseph Pilates, creator of the Pilates Technique. This video was made possible by the generous support of http:...

04/18/2017

Love this Quote!

As I’ve always said, “Motion is the Lotion.”

04/05/2017

Colorado Rockies Home Opener this Friday!!!

Love this article that talks about Rockies’ pitcher, Jon Gray who does Pilates to keep his shoulder in prime pitching order! YAY to Spring, Baseball and PILATES!

https://www.denverite.com/jon-gray-pilates-offseason-28281/

The 25-year-old righty said Saturday that one of the ways he's looking to build off a promising first full year is by incorporating some somewhat unorthodox exercises into his training regimen: pilates.

03/28/2017

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY!

What a great job I have! Helping my clients move more efficiently so they can enjoy life more fully. Thank you Donna... you are awesome!

"Susan Markle is an amazing person and a very special teacher who devotes her expertise to supporting her students in understanding the importance of Pilates for continual balance, flexibility and strength as they age. She also provides harmonious instruction and has a calming spirit that permeates the class and also reflects an aura of congeniality."

- D Watford

03/28/2017

I love this exercise. Semicircle on the reformer. This piece will develop spinal articulation, will strengthen your hip extensors and will increase your upper back and shoulder flexibility. Ahhhhh…feels so good!

03/17/2017

Pictured below I was doing one of the classic Pilates Mat exercises, “Rocking" on my paddle board last summer. Although the calendar says March 2017 the temperature says Summer! I’m off to find a bit more Winter and take a few turns at Winter Park. Happy Friday and Happy St. Patricks day!

03/09/2017

This quote brings me to one of the Pilates foundational principles, Mindfulness.

By being focused and in touch with what you are pursuing will enhance the experience.

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03/03/2017

With 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments in each foot, it is essential to take care of our feet!

Our feet and ankles work together to provide the body with support, balance, and mobility. A structural flaw or malfunction can cause problems in other areas of the body.

One reason I LOVE the pilates reformer... the Leg/Foot work that starts off each reformer session which targets the feet and ankles. I don’t know any other fitness routine that provides this.

Schedule your FREE 30 minute consult TODAY.
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02/15/2017

During a private pilates session you will gain a better understanding of your particular movement strategies in relation to how an exercise is meant to be executed. With a greater understanding of proper technique, you can learn to move more efficiently with less chance for injury.

Give yourself a valentine and/or give a gift to someone you care about!

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02/11/2017

Show yourself some LOVIN’ or someone close to your HEART…

Purchase a private or semi-private session for just $30!! Offer is good through the week of VALENTINE'S!

02/03/2017

For all you skiers out there, watch this short video explaining why pilates training can be so valuable. I had a near collision on the slopes a few weeks back. I truly believe my core training through pilates was what enabled me to regain my balance and avoid what could have been a nasty crash!

Olympians, like 17-year-old Maggie Voisin, an X Games silver medalist for free skiing, swear by Pilates. "Pilates is just different, and it's something that ...

01/30/2017

I love my job! I received this text from a new client yesterday! There is nothing better than helping a person discover how to feel their best!

01/20/2017

Time Is Running Out... This Deal Runs Out JANUARY 31st!!

01/06/2017

MOVE LIKE THIS IN 2017…
MAKE PILATES YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION!
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12/29/2016

Sending you warm wishes for a Happy New Year!

May we set our intentions, thoughts, actions and deeds towards achieving and living our best possible lives!

In Peace, Health, and Happiness,

Susan