Attending a studio for the first time can be intimidating: “Everyone will be looking at me.” “I don’t know what I am doing!” “I don’t have the latest active wear.” And, “I’m not as in shape as everyone else.”
Read MoreDo your wrists hurt during a plank? When planking, you’ve either done this in your exercise class or you’ve seen people doing it: grabbing at their wrists in pain and/or modifying the move onto their forearms or fists. You’ve even seen people wearing wrist splints. There is a reason behind wrist pain when doing this popular exercise. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to hurt!
Read MoreDo we really know what makes a workout worthwhile? What method will give us the biggest bang for our buck and in the least amount of time? As an instructor, I am ultra-selective on how I condition this body. I want to amplify my results in as little time possible while simultaneously learning something new.
Read MoreLearn the proper technique and form for executing these common fitness moves.
Read MoreTips for customers who are new to studio fitness classes.
Read MoreI don’t know many people who have NOT experienced back pain in their lives. Travel can certainly make back problems worse and even contribute to new symptoms due to stress, dehydration and the hours of sitting. The long periods of sitting put excess stress on the structures in the back of the spine.
Read MoreTogether these muscles, known as the “glutes,” are the strongest muscle group in the body. However, most traditional exercises designed to strengthen the glutes do not work them to their full potential.
Read MorePilates and yoga are both therapeutic forms of exercise. At Mind the Mat we use the word "therapeutic" to describe forms of movement that are intentionally designed for safety and to achieve a specific purpose.
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