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Toe Taps in Flexion This exercise is great for: Pelvic stability Activating all three abdominal groups Working on proper lift of the head and shoulders without straining the neck... Make sure you: Maintain pelvic neutral. Often people will flatten their back to get more curl up but it is not necessary in this exercise Move from the hip joint not the knee. Often you will see people drop the foot to tap instead of extend the hip, this changes the difficulty and the muscles working. Breath! There is some about flexion and people holding their breath. Pro tip: Take it one step farther by adding thoracic rotation, can you keep your pelvis level? . . . #returntoform #kinesiology #pilates #flexion #toetaps #pelvicstability

Hip Extension in 4 Point Hover This exercise is great for: Preparing for plank Shoulder and Pelvic stability ... Isolated hip extension Make sure you are: Feel like your pushing the floor away with the upper body Literally hover the knees, height takes away some of the challenge so stay low Move from the hip joint not the knee. Concentrate on using the glute to extend the leg not lifting the foot Picture a glass of (your choice of beverage ) on the back of your pelvis. Don’t let it spill! So goal is to keep the pelvis as still as possible while transferring your weight. Pro tip: To progress the exercise move the knees back a bit (you are starting a little more extended in the hips, rather than knees directly under the hips). Keep working the knee placement back until you are on your toes. Now we have leg pull back! . . . #returntoform #kinesiology #pilates #4point #hipextension #pelvicstability #progressionforplank #progressionforlegpullback

No body is perfect but this is why we practice the same stuff over and over again! One day open leg rocker I will get you . . . #returntoform #kinesiology #pilates #practicepracticepractice #openlegrocker #practicemakesperfect

Active Stretch for the Hip Flexor This exercise is great for: Pelvic stability Stretching the low back Stretch the hip flexor ... Make sure you: Keep your back flat to the mat Hug the knee into the chest (this is where you get the low back stretch) Actively reach the moving leg away by engaging the leg muscles Pro tip: Flex the foot at the ankle to activate the back of the leg and reach through the heel. This can also prevent foot cramping if you tend to experience it. #ReturnToForm #kinesiology #pilates #hipflexorstretch #trythisone

OMG Charlotte is 1! Baby girl you are our Christmas gift each and every year. I’ve learned so much this past year but still have so much to learn. I see @coach.solly in Charlotte in many ways, which just makes my heart melt. Thank you Solly for the Dad and Partner you are. Thank you to our family and friends for making us feel special and our little girl feel special. We love you all and when this pandemic is over Charlotte will be running circles around you all LOL . .... . . #babycharlotte #1stbirthday #bigbirdcake #2020 See more

Take opportunities when they arise. Dad offered to watch Charlotte, while I work out. Originally, I was planning on working out with her but knew if he looked after her my work out would go that much quicker and I would be able to challenge myself that much more. I have to constantly remind myself to take help when it’s offered and that I can’t do everything by myself. I am a better person if I take help from those around me. . . . #workingmom #mompreneur #returntoform #workouttime #takeopportunities #accepthelp

We’ve made it to 11 months and what have we learned? How deep our finger can go into our nose and if mom says no we go deeper . . . #babycharlotte #11monthsold

Teaser prep Sitting on your sit bones, bring one leg up to table top or fully extended. Your arms can be gently grasping your thighs or you can fully extend them out. With an inhale roll off the sit bones, rolling back through the spine. Exhale scoop the abdominals to come forward. Three reps on each side is plenty! As we try to build up for our full teaser! . . .... #returntoform #pilates #kinesiology #teaserprep #squeezethoseinnerthighs See more

As things change this year, we pivot! We are making masks mandatory during all classes. The thought might be appealing but once you get going you completely forget about it. We know, workout complete and feeling strong . . . . #returntoform #kinesiology #pilates #covidprotocols #masks #workoutcomplete

"Get at least seven hours of sleep. Lack of sleep will make your mind tired, lower your immune system and even cause you to overeat." I agree with this statement. I use to think I was tired with the long days I would work and early mornings to train before I started with clients, just so I could achieve my goals. But, depending on the stage of life you are in, 7 hours can be difficult! At least, 7 straight solid hours. So do what you need to, either nap, or rest or maybe... put less stress on yourself during the day to get things done and relax. This past year of broken sleep has taught me the impact on the body, mind and soul. But I also constantly hear client's complaining about poor sleep. Therefore, a sleep routine is so important! And I swear by my routine EVEN more now! . . .#returntoform #kinesiology #pilates #sleep #sleeproutine #minimum7hours See more

Happy Halloween #firsthalloween #babycharlotte

Take a deep breath. Sounds simple right? One of the best times to practice deep breathing is right before you go to sleep. Listening to your breathing is very calming. (So calming I could have slept taking this photo, or wait is that just cause I’m a tired mom with a teething baby ). LoL Either way It’s a great way to get your body ready for a night of restful sleep. Try Practising this for 1 to 2 minutes tonight. Who is willing to give this a try tonight? . . . #returntoform #kinesiology #pilates #breath #sleeproutine