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“So much to accomplish in 24 hours.” “There is never enough time in the day.” “I do not have enough time to exercise.” “I wish I could fit a workout into my schedule.” Yes, daily life is truly a balancing act. If you are like me, we start off the day with a long, ambitious…
Wishful Thinking Won’t Make You Fit Pilates Profile: Bill Trapmann, Age 65, Retired Economist I’ve been practicing Pilates for slightly more than four years. I practice with regular sessions in the Excel studio at least once a week, except when I’m travelling. Between the formal sessions I try to include some Pilates exercises into my…
By Sophie Mendelson In recent years, Pilates has become very popular. This program of exercise, which once induced wrinkled brows and a whole slew of creative pronunciations, is now familiar fare to the fitness savvy across the country—and they’re hungry for more. It’s now possible to find Pilates classes listed in many gyms and fitness…
The Power of Progression Patience and Persistence are the pathways to steady progress in your Pilates workout. The Pilates Method of body conditioning is an in-depth system consisting of over 600 exercises. When the Pilates exercises are taught and learned with the proper progression and layering you can truly unlock the power of the work….
2015 will mark my 20th year of teaching Pilates. This 20-year anniversary causes me to reflect on the beginning of my Pilates journey. 20 years later I am still teaching because I am INSPIRED by this body of work. Joseph Pilates spent a lifetime developing a system of exercise that is about being fit –…
I have been exercising most of my life. As a former athlete, dancer and current Pilates Instructor, my physical abilities always have been front and center in my focus. For most of my life, I have needed to stay in performance shape. Formerly I worked toward this goal by spending hours a day in a…
It’s not a mystery… working out is and should be hard work. It’s how we gain strength, muscle mass and definition. But ultimately it should feel good and movement should come with a sense of ease. Muscle tightness and stiff joints can create an additional challenge that generates tension in a workout rather than the…
Here at Excel, we are very adamant about focusing on expansive knowledge of the classical Pilates method. Advanced training and continued education are key in keeping the minds and bodies of both current and aspiring teachers in our field. Lesa, founder and instructor here at Excel Pilates DC, is pleased to announce that she is…
Happy Holidays from Excel Pilates DC! As the year comes to a close there’s no better time to start making decisions about how you’d like to see your life change in the coming year. We’ve already given you reasons why you and your body would love Pilates, but here are just a few quick announcements…
Joseph Pilates was a health enthusiast, entrepreneur and inventor who cared deeply about the maintenance of the body, mind and soul. He developed Contrology (now commonly known as Pilates) as a means of keeping every part of you in sync and well fit. His methods today have gained worldwide popularity. By doing the original Pilates…
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