Functional Flow Pilates, LLC

Happy National Pilates Day!!

Pilates has changed my body, mind, career and life.
Period.

I genuinely believe everyone could and should be doing it.
Fun fact- Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates during WWI to help rehabilitate soldiers. He originally called Contrology. The art of control of the mind and body.

My favorite thing about Pilates - you don’t need anything but you and the floor.

While the reformer gets all the glitz and glam of Pilates- Mat Pilates will always have my heart.

I can -and do- take it with me every where I go.

-Pilates has set me up for success to start weight lifting.
-Pilates has brought me life in my career as a Physical Therapist.
-Pilates has made me feel younger and stronger at 40 than I was at 30.
-Pilates has made me feel the most confident in myself as a person, a mom, a practicing Physical therapist- when I take charge of a room as a Pilates Instructor.

I want to give Pilates a huge shout out!!

And special thanks for those that joined me today on the may to help celebrate. I love you all!!

If you find yourself falling backwards when attempting a pistol squat - grab a weight!

I'm using 10 lbs. This weight will keep me forward as I reach out when I lower. Feeling more stable into my joints.

You can lift your heel if your ankle mobility isn't letting you go down all the way. And over time try to keep your heel down.

Plus the extra weight it's a nice extra burn on the way up!!

Had a patient struggling with their single leg work - and sure enough we added just a little extra weight - and it helped!!

Maybe it can help you too!!

Stay strong and mobile my friends!!