Nadia Rodriguez4 days ago1 minExercise Ball Plank - 3 variationsLooking for exercises that challenge your abdominals and sense of balance? If so, these planks are for you! Is there an exercise that...
Nadia RodriguezJun 71 minQuadruped Hip CirclesSitting or standing in one position for too long. Try this quadruped hip circle exercise. It feels especially great after or before...
Nadia RodriguezMay 311 minSchedule Updates!I hope you are all enjoying your long holiday weekend! I have some exciting news to share with you. Many of you have expressed that you...
Nadia RodriguezMay 141 minMask & Physical Distancing Guidance UpdateAs many of you know, yesterday, the CDC released guidance stating that fully vaccinated individuals may resume activities they were doing...
Nadia RodriguezFeb 81 minArabesque/Bicycle MashupThis post is sort of an extension of my previous post on Upstretch. Arabesque is a dynamic exercise and one of my favorites because you...
Nadia RodriguezFeb 11 minCan Pilates Help Your Yoga Practice?Can Pilates Help Your Yoga Practice! Why yes, it can! This video is of Dr.Oz performing a classic Sun Salutation flow. Dr.Oz does an...
Nadia RodriguezJan 292 minThe Benefits of Live Stream Exercise Classes Over Prerecorded ClassesSince the start on the pandemic, virtual fitness classes have exploded. Many of you know there are two main avenues to participate in...
Nadia RodriguezJan 251 minChicken Noodle Salad -Eating WellMy personal definition of healthy eating incorporates the following ideals: As often as possible organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free,...
Nadia RodriguezJan 181 minUp Stretch VideoPlanking is all the rage and with good reason! It strengthens arm, shoulder, abdominal, back, and hip muscles. Want the specifics? Or...
Nadia RodriguezJan 111 minAnother Benefit of Mini-WorkoutsExercising can be really intimidating, especially for populations that have poor health habits, lack of exercise aside. However, more...
Nadia RodriguezJan 41 minEnhance your Running Performance with PilatesAccording to Christine Carbo, of Women’s Running, Pilates crosstraining enhances runners performance for the following reasons: Increased...
Nadia RodriguezDec 28, 20202 minAdvanced Teaser Variation VideoOver the past year or so I began video documenting myself performing various Pilates exercises. The purpose of this is 3-fold: 1) to...
Nadia RodriguezDec 22, 20201 minNew Virtual Group Class Schedule - Beginning Jan 4th, 2021New Year, New Pilates Schedule! Back in November, we polled our clients to find out their most ideal times to take virtual group Pilates...
Nadia RodriguezDec 17, 20201 minThe Best Times to Sleep, Wake, Exercise and Eat Are Based on Age, Circadian Rhythms“The optimal time to work out is around four hours before bedtime – that’s when we’re at our peak strength and lung function. In your...
Nadia RodriguezDec 10, 20201 minChocolate mousse with olive oil and sea salt? Umm, yea!!Depriving yourself completely of things you enjoy isn’t always realistic or healthy. Check out these yummy sweet recipes that are free of...
Nadia RodriguezDec 8, 20201 minFree Virtual Pilates Class for the FOCS CommunityHave you heard of FOCS? Families of Color Seattle is an amazing resource for BIPOC who are caregivers to children of color. They...
Nadia RodriguezDec 3, 20201 minEmotional vs. Physical Hunger: 4 Ways to Tell the Difference“It’s not easy to know the difference between physical and emotional hunger. When you have a craving for something sweet and gooey like a...
Nadia RodriguezNov 26, 20202 minThe limitations of "No Gain, No Pain" ideologyA New York Times article published on April 23rd, 2014 references a study conducted at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City that...
