Cyclists Cycling 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)
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Cycling 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) attach to the lower spine so when they become overly strong/tight, the lower back muscles become very tight, weak and cranky. My Personalizing Pilates/cyclists workout helps to stretch your tight hips, strengthen your lower back and abdominals as well as strengthen your upper body. It's a full-body workout that will give you noticeable results quickly.
As a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher and the owner of Personalizing Pilates, my primary goal is to help you by designing and creating products that fill your needs.
I've adapted and applied Pilates principles and exercises to fit modern life and your goals. I've developed products for spinal conditions, needs and sports so that it's customized to what your body needs—not just a generic workout!
Here's just a few ways that my approach will help you.
The original exercises developed by Joseph Pilates include lots of forward bending. Today many of us spend much of the day sitting and reaching forward—such as over our keyboards and driving in the car. We have also learned that many of the classical Pilates exercises are contraindicated (risky) for many spinal conditions, such as osteoporosis and herniated discs. My workouts recognize these new realities and incorporate exercises that rebalance our bodies safely without aggravating existing conditions.
Second, my workouts feature easy-to-follow audio instructions. It's like having your own private Pilates instructor working with you. The MP3 format allows you not only to focus on the cues and the exercise but also to tune out the rest of the world for just a little while so that you get the maximum benefit out of the time and effort that you're putting in. These workouts are also portable—do Pilates in your hotel when traveling, at the cottage, in the park or at the gym!
Third, you will receive a free Ab Tutorial with each workout. The Ab Tutorial teaches you how to find and use the deepest layer of your abdominal muscles. This layer, called the Transversus abdominus is important because when it is strong, it supports your spine so that you can move without pain or discomfort. Once you learn how to use your abs properly, you'll notice a huge difference not only in how you feel, but also in how you look because these are the muscles that will actually flatten your tummy!
For those of you who are visual learners, I've created an illustrated document for each workout. I've included the cues that you'll hear and you can see the photographs of each exercise in the workout in the order in which they are taught.
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Cycling 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) attach to the lower spine so when they become overly strong/tight, the lower back muscles become very tight, weak and cranky. My Personalizing Pilates/cyclists workout helps to stretch your tight hips, strengthen your lower back and abdominals as well as strengthen your upper body. It's a full-body workout that will give you noticeable results quickly.
As a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher and the owner of Personalizing Pilates, my primary goal is to help you by designing and creating products that fill your needs.
I've adapted and applied Pilates principles and exercises to fit modern life and your goals. I've developed products for spinal conditions, needs and sports so that it's customized to what your body needs—not just a generic workout!
Here's just a few ways that my approach will help you.
The original exercises developed by Joseph Pilates include lots of forward bending. Today many of us spend much of the day sitting and reaching forward—such as over our keyboards and driving in the car. We have also learned that many of the classical Pilates exercises are contraindicated (risky) for many spinal conditions, such as osteoporosis and herniated discs. My workouts recognize these new realities and incorporate exercises that rebalance our bodies safely without aggravating existing conditions.
Second, my workouts feature easy-to-follow audio instructions. It's like having your own private Pilates instructor working with you. The MP3 format allows you not only to focus on the cues and the exercise but also to tune out the rest of the world for just a little while so that you get the maximum benefit out of the time and effort that you're putting in. These workouts are also portable—do Pilates in your hotel when traveling, at the cottage, in the park or at the gym!
Third, you will receive a free Ab Tutorial with each workout. The Ab Tutorial teaches you how to find and use the deepest layer of your abdominal muscles. This layer, called the Transversus abdominus is important because when it is strong, it supports your spine so that you can move without pain or discomfort. Once you learn how to use your abs properly, you'll notice a huge difference not only in how you feel, but also in how you look because these are the muscles that will actually flatten your tummy!
For those of you who are visual learners, I've created an illustrated document for each workout. I've included the cues that you'll hear and you can see the photographs of each exercise in the workout in the order in which they are taught.
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