Here’s just a taste of our workshop later this year, “Athletic Conditioning on the Chair”, on Friday, September 7th from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Discover functional movements against spring resistance in a variety of positions, that train core stability while working bilaterally, unilaterally or reciprocally with the limbs to enhance sport-specific performance or everyday life.

Using Sliders, you will learn how to use these simple props to work your entire body.  It delivers big results because the exercises engage your body’s core muscles: the abdomen and back.  A great workout to do at home, on a trip, or in conjunction with other fitness programs.

Hi Brandi,
Sorry to hear about your hip pain. Trochanteric bursitis can be especially difficult to overcome because every contraction of your lateral hip muscles compresses the bursa.
As you know, the bursa is there to prevent friction between the muscles and the greater trochanter. It can become inflamed by any asymmetrical loading across the pelvis and hip such as running on roads that are beveled. Pelvic obliquity can also lead to the problem, as can imbalance between your hip flexors and extensors or poor glute control.

What to do about it; first of all get out of the acute phase with rest and ice. You will have to go back to walking and running slowly to ensure that it does not flair up. You will need work to ensure good myofascial balance around your hips and pelvis, working both open and closed chain movements. Often the quads and TFL are dominant in people who get bursitis. Also, make sure you have symmetrical mobility through your feet; you can start working on that now.

Good luck and check back in
sincerely,
Melanie
on behalf of the Pilates Angels

Every quarter, we’ll bring you a new video that you can incorporate into your home workout.

Watch our latest demo with Leslie Braverman’s demonstration of standing exercises that can be done with a Theraband, a simple prop that’s easy to take along when traveling.

Every quarter, we’ll bring you a new video that you can view and pass onto your students & clients.

Watch our latest demo with Leslie Braverman highlighting an exercise on the versatile STOTT PILATES Arc Barrel.
 

Every quarter, we’ll bring you a new video that you can incorporate into your home workout.

Watch our latest demo with Leslie Braverman highlighting an exercise on the versatile wobble cushion, also known as the stability disk, for a great way to strengthen your abs!

Untitled from Linda Freedman on Vimeo.

STOTT PILATES Split Pedal Stability Chair™ demo

Every quarter, we’ll bring you a new video that you can view and pass onto your students & clients.

Watch our latest demo with Leslie Braverman highlighting an exercise on the versatile STOTT PILATES Split Pedal Stability Chair™

Untitled from Linda Freedman on Vimeo.

9:00 – Welcome all!

9:15 – 9:45 – Lecture: Every Little Movement Helps in the Fight Against Cancer

Together, we will spend thirty minutes talking about breast cancer in our community, and the many positive effects that exercise can have in terms of cancer prevention and helping survivors. Melanie Byford-Young of Pacific Northwest Pilates, and Laura Bancroft, a certified cancer exercise specialist, will help you feel empowered with knowledge, and motivate you during your workouts. We are passionate about what can be done for this important cause. Knowledge is power! Every little movement helps in the fight against cancer.

10am – 11am – Standing Pilates Workout with Resistance Bands

‘Band together’ with other active friends and neighbors to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer research and prevention. This will be a fun and challenging workout using pink resistance band to challenge your core, arms, legs and coordination.  This workout will challenge you at your personal comfort level, whether you are new to pilates or a veteran. We will stand together in the park and show how small movements and efforts can make a big difference- for participants and the breast cancer community.

11:30am – 12:30pm – Standing Pilates Workout with Weighted Balls

Little things make a big difference when it comes to weight training and curing cancer.
This energizing workout incorporates 2 lb. pink weighted balls to challenge total-body strength and conditioning. You will work your core, arms and legs during this hour long standing workout. Whether 2 lbs sounds like a lot of weight, or a tiny wienie weight, we will adapt the workout so that everyone feels great. If you purchase the balls at the end of the workout, a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Pilates For Pink cause.

Not only do we have free classes and treats for you during Pilates Week, but you can win a ton of stuff!

Every time you attend a Pilates Week event, you get a raffle ticket towards all of these great prizes.
*Where noted, you must attend that day’s classes to be eligible

• Yoga package with Sue Brantley
• Happy Feet workshop on June 5th with Traci
• Free private lesson with Nina
• Wear2 custom made workout pants
• I Walk the Vine gift basket featuring a bottle of a 90-point bottle of Lujon wine!
• Medoyeff vodka
• Mary Kay perfume and make up package
• Kevin Young Photography framed photograph
• Aimee Barnes massage
• Interior Design consultation with Julie Hranicka
• Pacific Northwest Pilates 10-pack Group Reformer (or equivalent value towards a different package)* (Monday)
• CECs for a year* (Friday)
• 50% off STOTT PILATES Rehab course* (Thursday)

STOTT PILATES® Rehab Master Instructor Trainer Melanie Byford-Young demonstrates to her students in a recent workshop.  If you haven’t booked her upcoming ISP workshop, she only teaches this twice a year – she travels all over the world with her rehab courses and is now back in PDX to teach this April 14-17!

ISP eblast video from Linda Freedman on Vimeo.