“In Joe’s studio the worst sin you could commit was to bang the carriage.

The 2nd worst sin you could commit was to make any noise with the clips.”

—Jay Grimes

The “clips” in the quote above refer to the double-ended clips that attach the two black straps inside the front of the Reformer for the short box series.
Some of you may know of my deep devotion to all-things Short Box. Nearly mid-way through Joe Pilates’ sequence of Reformer exercises, you can get a nice massage, do some exacting work and possibly make sparks shoot from your toes. More on that later.
or the Short Box series.

Do you step on the scales when you step off the mat? And then weep? You’re not alone. But it may not be all your fault, either. We tip the scales for a dizzying number of reasons.

With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady Michelle Obama to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight.

“That’s great,” says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps, “but the benefits of exercise go far beyond fitting into those skinny jeans.”

The message that a healthy lifestyle helps protect your heart isn’t new. If you’d like to do more to take care of your heart, here are 10 ways technology can make that easier.

A great alternative to kale is collard greens. These healthy, flavorful chips will go great with your favorite sandwiches and wraps, or make a great snack all on their own. Time to toss those Lay’s

A wide range of new equipment and props will enhance any workout, from beginner to advanced. by Sharon Goldman One of the unique things about the method is the apparatus that Joseph Pilates created to add both support and challenge to his exercises. With the rise in Pilates’ popularity over the past 20 years, new [...]

Correct hunched-over computer posture—and relieve uncomfortable neck and shoulder pain—for good with Elizabeth Larkam’s spine-extending routine on Balanced Body’s Allegro 2 Reformer. by Elizabeth Larkam; Modeled with Norris Tomlinson Laptop neck and computer shoulders are an epidemic in our society. If your gaze is fixed on a screen—no matter if you’re standing in the subway, [...]