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Understanding Your Weaknesses
It's an overall good lesson in life to understand your weaknesses. Everyone has them. No one is immune to having a weak part of their...
sarahmartinpilates
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Unlocking the Magic: Why the Classical Pilates Sequence is Essential for Optimal Results
Ever wondered why classical Pilates adheres to a specific sequence of exercises? It's more than just tradition; it's a finely-tuned...
sarahmartinpilates
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Mindset: The True Power Of Pilates
People tend to think of Pilates as a workout. And it is. But it's different than a regular personal training session at the gym. It's a...
sarahmartinpilates
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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From Weights to Pilates: My Unexpected Journey into Whole-Body Fitness
My name is Frank and I'm married to Sarah, the owner of Pilates Glow. Recently, she's convinced me (against my will) to start taking...
sarahmartinpilates
May 30, 20242 min read
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Flowing Through Challenges: Pilates Practice with a Tweaked Back
Having tweaked muscles can put a dent in anyone's day. It's especially troubling when those muscles are in a foundational part of the...
sarahmartinpilates
May 14, 20242 min read
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Pilates Podiatry: Socks vs. Bare Feet
Footwear is an important part of any physical activity. Doesn't matter if it's running, softball, soccer, or anything involving movement,...
sarahmartinpilates
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Reformer: Is it really Pilates Reformer?
The interesting thing about Pilates is that each piece of equipment comes with its own style and quirks, as well as pros and cons. The...
sarahmartinpilates
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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How's Your Breathing?
It's strange how vital breathing is and yet how much it's taken for granted. It's so taken for granted that we can go through our entire...
sarahmartinpilates
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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What to look for in a Pilates Mentor.
Are you interested in furthering your Pilates knowledge but not sure where to start? There are so many Pilates studios and teachers...
sarahmartinpilates
Jan 15, 20232 min read
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Appendicitis and a Teacher Training
It's a busy time of year being a Pilates studio owner. The warmer weather is here in New York and it brings people out of their homes and...
sarahmartinpilates
May 19, 20222 min read
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Who was Joe Pilates?
Joseph Pilates was born near Dusseldorf in the late 1800s. He suffered from a number of health issues and bullying as a child. However,...
sarahmartinpilates
Jan 18, 20222 min read
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KICKSTART YOUR NEW CAREER WITH CLASSICAL PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
Whether you are looking to change careers, enter the fitness industry, or increase your knowledge of plates, taking a classical Pilates...
sarahmartinpilates
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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Client Spotlight: Cheryl
Have you ever taken Pilates or talked to someone who has? Well if you are thinking of starting your Pilates journey read this interview...
sarahmartinpilates
Oct 19, 20192 min read
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My trip to Indy
This past May I had the privilege of a workshop hosted by Voltage Pilates in Indianapolis. The continuing education workshop was led by...
sarahmartinpilates
Jun 2, 20192 min read
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My least favorite Pilates exercise
Do you have a certain exercise in Pilates that when the teacher says it you kind of cringe? Well that’s how I feel when elephant is...
sarahmartinpilates
Apr 30, 20191 min read
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3 Stretches to do While Sitting at Your Desk
Do you sit at a desk at work during the day? How good is your posture? Are you like 90% of people who need to work on their posture?...
sarahmartinpilates
Jan 11, 20194 min read
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How to start Pilates
Are you brand new to Pilates? Have you ever been to a Pilates class before? Are you afraid that you might not be flexible enough or...
sarahmartinpilates
Nov 18, 20183 min read
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My Pilates journey
As soon as I was introduced to Pilates I fell in love and I haven't looked back. It's been a relatively short journey for me, but seeds...
sarahmartinpilates
Nov 4, 20183 min read
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Do these 5 exercises at home.
My motivation recently is the series of five mat exercises! I have been incorporating them into any work that I do. It's always good to...
sarahmartinpilates
Oct 12, 20183 min read
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Welcome to Pilates Glow
Hello all of you lovely Pilates people! If you love Pilates as much as me, you will love reading about all of my Pilates adventures and...
sarahmartinpilates
Oct 11, 20181 min read
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