Osteoporosis exercises are important for anyone who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis or who would like to prevent losing bone density and having osteoporosis in the future. Osteoporosis is defined by the National Osteoporosis Foundation as “a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. […]
10 Minute Ab Workout – Pilates Abs at Home!
Are you ready for a 10 Minute Ab Workout that doesn’t make you do one hundred crunches? As a physical therapist I hear from many clients who do upwards of 100 crunches a day thinking they are doing the best thing they can for themselves. People are taught they just have to fly through a […]
Workout for Cramps, PMS and Endometriosis
I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2005. Since then I’ve had three abdominal surgeries, including a hysterectomy, to help with symptoms and pain management. Along with my diagnosis I’ve experienced chronic pelvic pain, cramping and joint discomfort. Chronic pain can be exhausting. Not only physically, but mentally as well. You don’t know when or where […]
15 Minute Advanced Pilates Workout
This 15 Minute Advanced Pilates Workout will have you feeling the total body burn without leaving your mat! I’m a physical therapist and Pilates teacher, which means I see my fair share of clients with injuries. I love giving Beginner Workouts and workout for injuries (such as my Scoliosis Workout) so that everyone can feel […]
Ab and Arm Workout – 10 Minute Pilates Workout At Home!
You might not even realize how much you need this Ab and Arm Workout in your life! Neck pain. Headaches. Postural issues. Tennis elbow. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Shoulder pain. Upper back tightness. What do these all have in common? Upper extremity weakness Lats, triceps, posterior deltoid, biceps, lower traps. These are all important muscles that […]
10 Minute Workout With Weights – You Need to Lift Heavy Things!
You have to pick up heavy things and workout with weights! I’m not sure when it happened, but somewhere along the line society decided that men lift weights and women do cardio. I’m here to completely and totally debunk that idea! Research has PROVEN that including weights in fitness plans for women leads to: ✔️ […]
Prolapse Exercises – Safe Workout for Prolapse
How much do you know about prolapse and prolapse exercises? If you are like me, not very much. I was diagnosed with a bladder prolapse after having my first baby in 2013. I had a 43 hour labor and 36 of those hours were unmedicated. I then pushed for four hours (oof) and my OBGYN […]
Easy Foot Exercises – a 10 Minute Exercise Video!
Look down at your feet right now. Yes, I mean it :). I’ll wait. Ok, did you look? Now say “Thank you feet for doing such hard work all day long!” Your feet literally carry you through the day. We cover them up with socks and uncomfortable shoes. We jump and stub our toes and […]
Desk Exercises at Work – A Workout Video
I have worked out and exercised in some very strange places in my lifetime. At the playground with my kids Standing in the park holding on to the stroller At the airport (long delays are the WORST) In the back of the airplane (I’m that girl holding a baby doing squats by the bathrooms) […]
5 Minute Upper Back Workout for Home!
While I often hear from people that they would like exercises for their lower back, it’s not as common to have clients request an upper back workout. It’s an area that is easily ignored when it’s actually one of the most important muscle groups for decreasing pain and improving posture! You probably don’t even know […]