Strategies for Summer Success
Over the warm summer months, everyone tends to move their workouts outside or go on vacation. Your studio might suddenly look empty, and you might worry that your valued clients won’t return in the fall. Zoey Trap shares some strategies to help your business over the summertime.
1. Build Community
Students who feel like a part of [...]
Exercise Spotlight: Swimming
Whether you are a swimmer or not, Swimming is an incredible exercise that provides a counter to the Teaser series. After the heat we build working through the mat repertoire, a dip in the pool is just what we need!Swimming strengthens your upper back, builds spinal strength and hip extension, opens the chest and anterior [...]
Exercise Spotlight: Leg Pull Front
The Leg Pull Front is a great weight bearing exercise that strengthens and aligns the entire body and challenges shoulder stability and upper body strength. MI Zoey Trap explains the setup, cues and modifications for new students.This exercise shares a shape in space to many Pilates exercises. They include:Push Up Series on the MatLong Stretch [...]
International Pilates Day is May 4th!
Engage current clients and attract new ones by celebrating International Pilates Day on May 4th! Zoey Trap offers some suggestions for commemorating this special day.“We stand on the shoulders of the giants that go before us, that we might see into the future.” – Isaac NewtonAs Pilates practitioners, we have such a proud and storied [...]
8 Ways to Make the Most of PES
With so many great sessions, amazing presenters and opportunities for connection, PES is truly a special event. But where do you start? Here are some tips for making the most out of your Pilates Empowerment Summit (May 30-June 2 in Miami, Florida):
1. Attend the Free Kickoff Master Class
If possible, attend the kickoff master class, which is [...]
Peak Pilates® Master Instructor Sarah Holmes | New Mexico, USA
Why did you start taking Pilates classes?
As a dancer, I did “Pilates” before modern dance classes. But didn’t know it was Pilates at the time.What inspired you to become a Certified Peak Pilates Instructor and then a Peak Pilates Master Instructor?
I met a wonderful woman, Becky, who inspired me to audition for an “MVe” Teacher [...]
Peak Pilates® Master Instructor Suzanne Meledeo | Texas, USA
Why did you start taking Pilates classes?
I first encountered Mat Pilates in the early '90s through a weekend worship at my ballet school, and then I found and fell in love with the equipment in 2002.What inspired you to become a Certified Peak Pilates Instructor and then a Peak Pilates Master Instructor?
My love for movement [...]