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Remember lying on the mat in elementary school P.E. or early aerobics classes and doing numerous crunches over and over again? Who would have thought that your gym coach and group fitness instructor would lead you in the wrong direction? Science has shown us that crunches are terrible for your spine. Performing crunches only shortens Read More …
In a recent social media post, I offered a reminder to fitness professionals that we should be coaching and not performing. I loved the feedback, comments and questions. The post’s interactions has inspired me to share my own story, as well as more of what I have learned from teaching for over two decades. Also, I Read More …
Trainers, are you contantly asked “Can I spot reduce my gluteus (a.k.a. booty) in your barre class?” I am! And my answer is always…”Nope!” And when asked if one can roll it with a foam roller or similar device to break-up the cellulite and cause the booty to be smaller, I give the similar answer of “Nope!” Read More …
Last week in my blog 3 Common Barre Misconceptions, I did not speak of the infamous “tuck” position found in some barre classes. I felt that this position shouldn’t be lumped together with other misconceptions, but rather discussed on its own. So this week, let’s investigate this position. I mean seriously, what the tuck? The Read More …
Barre classes are packed right now. This is fabulous because the classes are inspiring students to new levels of fitness. People who do not like fitness classes are flocking to barre classes. But before you jump on board to teach this popular format, it is important to be educated versus just listening to the popular fads of Read More …
Do you want to truly understand how the human body looks, moves and feels? Then the fitness industry’s first bio-skills anatomy lab, PUREAnatomy, from NAFC is a life-changing experience. Text books cannot even come close to the real thing since they are only one dimensional. This lab is a hands-on experience featuring not only lectures and Read More …
Recently, I have been asked by several barre trainers why I do not believe in training participants to be in a forced arch with knees driven over the feet while pulsing rapidly for a lengthy period of time. I believe this position overly compromises the functionality of the body, thus creating a lot of risk for our Read More …
Skip the Coffee and Grab a Tennis Ball If you are feeling tired or just need a quick stimulus, skip the coffee and grab a tennis ball! Rolling a tennis ball under your feet is a quick and simple manner to revitalize your system that you can do at your desk or at home. Begin by Read More …
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