Grand Battements in Pilates
Although it is considered a ballet exercise, Grand Battements are often done in Pilates while lying on our back or on our side. With...
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Christy Hayne
- Dec 30, 2021
- 1 min
Benefits of Resistance Bands for Mat exercises
Not only are resistance bands a highly versatile, portable piece of equipment, they can add an increased level of difficulty to your mat...
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Christy Hayne
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Pilates on Vacation!
Yes, we are finally beginning to turn the COVID corner and beginning to embark upon safe travel again. I was recently away exploring Cape...
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Christy Hayne
- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
Double Leg KICK deconstructed...
Double leg Kick is a great all round anti slouch exercise. Performed prone, on our bellies, it is a mat Pilates extension exercise whose...
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Christy Hayne
- Jul 27, 2021
- 1 min
'Double Leg Stretch' Deconstructed!
Double leg stretch is the secound exercise in the 5 SERIES . It challenges the lower abdominal muscles while working the hip flexors,...
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Christy Hayne
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
Deconstructing the 'Roll Over'
Roll Ups, Rolling like a ball, Open leg Rocker, Roll Overs..... You'll notice Joseph Pilates had a penchant for creating exercises that...
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Christy Hayne
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Measuring Progress
Progress takes time. Joseph Pilates said "In 10 sessions, you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in...
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Christy Hayne
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
The benefits of Hanging
When you were a child, you likely played in a playground on the monkey bars, climbed a netted structure or climbed up the slide instead...
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Christy Hayne
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
Adding Rotation to your Pilates Mat repertoire
Joseph Pilates said "If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30 you are old, if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young." I believe...
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Christy Hayne
- Nov 5, 2020
- 1 min
Proprioception - what is it and why is it important?
Proprioception, also known as 'kinaesthesia', includes balance, coordination and agility. It enables the body to move and control limbs...
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Christy Hayne
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Standing 101 (There is a lot going on)
I am always thinking how we can maintain mobility as we age. How we stand is part of that equation. Think about how you stand throughout...
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Christy Hayne
- Oct 20, 2020
- 1 min
10x10 October Challenge
This month I began putting together a sequence of Pilates exercises & variations to create the 10x10 challenge, 10 Reps of 10 exercises...
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Christy Hayne
- Oct 7, 2020
- 1 min
Port de bras arms in Pilates
Many of the arm positions we use in Pilates come from the world of Ballet. There are 5 Port de bras positions: First position, Second...
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Christy Hayne
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
7 essential post run stretches
After every run of any distance, it is important to stretch the muscles in a static 'still' manner. These stretches differ from dynamic...
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Christy Hayne
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2 min
Welcome, All Movers!
At ChristyPilates, I have made it my personal mission to cultivate an inclusive community, where everyone and everyBODY is welcome. My...
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Christy Hayne
- Sep 26, 2020
- 2 min
What type of Pilates class is right for you?
There are so many offerings today in Pilates studios. Many are intrigued by the equipment used, or the latest popular prop. There are 2...
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Christy Hayne
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
Are you ready for downhill-skiing & snowboarding season?
When we ski, three major muscle groups work to keep us balanced and aligned: 1. Quads - they help us hold a squat position 2. Gluteals -...
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Christy Hayne
- Sep 12, 2020
- 1 min
Energy Lines
> Attack - Is the movement sharp/sudden or smooth/sustained? > Tension - Is the movement tight or loose? > Force - Is the movement strong...
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Christy Hayne
- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
Maintaining Lifetime Mobility
"Maintaining mobility as we age"- Mobility is the reason I began Pilates as a professional dancer and the reason, 30 years later, why I...
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Christy Hayne
- Aug 30, 2020
- 1 min
It's all about Levers!
Two forces - acting in parallel and in opposite directions - create leverage. In mat Pilates, our legs and arms can create heavier,...
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