After Snow ShovelingShoveling snow is one of the most difficult and dangerous things that we can do with respect to our spines. The forward bending, lifting and twisting movement combined with a shovel of heavy snow can very quickly cause dama... MORE >>
Airplane Seat WorkoutThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exercising when you're on a long flight. Just load my 13-minute workout onto your MP3 player and do my easy-to-follow workout right in your seat without disturbing your neighb... MORE >>
Computer HunchbacksI worked for many years in a corporate job before I started my Pilates business so I know first-hand how uncomfortable I was after sitting working on a computer for endless hours. So I thought, "why not do a Pilates-based wo... MORE >>
CyclistsCycling is a great form of exercise but it can also lead to imbalances in the body because the hip flexors become overly tight and the legs are over-developed compared to the upper body. The hip flexors (the muscles that fold the hip)... MORE >>
GardenersEvery spring, I get an influx of clients who come in complaining that they have just put in their gardens and their back is just killing them! No wonder. All that bending forward, lifting and pulling and digging is really hard on the... MORE >>
Herniated DiscsA herniated disc is one of the most painful spinal conditions. Fortunately, it's treatable and my Personalizing Pilates/herniated discs workout can help you. Many of the traditional Pilates exercises have to be avoided by folks... MORE >>
MenIf you walk into any Pilates class, the vast majority of the clients are women! Somehow men have not yet gravitated to Pilates even though a man developed it! Well, have your guy try this workout—it's not for girls! It's a challenging, full... MORE >>
OsteoporosisOne in four Canadian women over 50 have osteoporosis and one in eight men of the same age also have it. The Osteoporosis Society of Canada recommends weight-bearing exercise as an excellent way to prevent the disease. Personalizing... MORE >>
Post-NatalThis workout is perfect for new moms! I've included exercises that will flatten your tummy, tone your legs and hips and strengthen your upper body. Best of all, it's short and sweet—only 20 minutes because I don't know any new mom wh... MORE >>
Posture ImprovementI know that posture is one of those things in life that doesn't seem to be really important, but the truth is that poor posture can have negative health effects. Pain and discomfort are the most common side effects of poor p... MORE >>
Pre-NatalThere's no reason to quit doing Pilates just because you're pregnant. This workout is safe for you to do right through your third trimester. I've included gentle exercises for you that focus on strengthening your pelvic floor muscles... MORE >>
RunnersI love to run and I know how much doing Pilates has helped my running. The exercises that I've included in this workout are designed to increase your speed, lengthen your stride and reduce your chances of injury. You'll develop the stre... MORE >>