How Does Zumba Help a Balanced Body? Here at Sheppard Method Pilates, one of our main focuses is helping you achieve a balanced body. When you have a balanced body your body is liberated, and you feel free and, you guessed it, balanced! Another great way to achieve a balanced body is Zumba. Zumba is […]
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Pilates Reformer Maintenance If you own a pilates reformer at home, you surely understand the need to maintain its various parts. The pilates reformer is not a cheap piece of equipment and it consists of several different mechanisms and parts that need to be cleaned and replaced on a regular basis. Whether you’re the new […]
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Post-Natal Exercise with the Pilates Reformer Pre-natal exercise with the pilates reformer is extremely healthy and often encouraged, but did you know that the pilates reformer is also great for post-natal exercise? A woman’s body goes through many changes and challenges during pregnancy and sometimes getting back into the swing of things after childbirth can […]
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Why Private Pilates is Perfect for Athletes While pilates may not be the first form of exercise you’d think of for an athlete, there are many benefits for athletes. In fact, many athletes incorporate pilates practice into their daily exercise routine in an effort to improve performance, balance and core strength. At Sheppard Method Pilates, […]
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Brushing up on Pilates Certification Classes Life doesn’t always end up how we planned. Whether you took some time away from teaching pilates to go back to school, explore another profession, or stay at home with the kids, it’s never too late to refresh your pilates certification and get back into teaching. If you’re ready […]
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Private Pilates Lessons Help Beginners Grow Your BFF has talked you into trying Pilates. Now what? She has talked about using mats and balls—sounds like yoga, kind of—and that thing she loves, called a Pilates Reformer, which, in your mind’s eye, resembles an ancient torture device full of cables and springs! But, WOW, she sure […]
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