In this video, Shoshana reviews Coordination. This move challenges coordination. It strengthens the abdominals. It challenges the stability of the torso with quick movement of the legs. Springs: 2
Pilates Reformer - Swan Prep
In this video Shoshana reviews Swan Prep. This exercise strengthens the upper back muscles while stretching the chest muscles. It also woks the shoulder girdle. Springs: 1
Pilates Reformer - Up Stretch
In this video, Shoshana reviews Up Stretch. This exercise is a combination of long stretch, down stretch and elephant. It challenges the lengthening of the spine against the compression of the springs. It is also a spinal mobility exercise. Springs: 2
Pilates Guidelines for Osteoporosis
by Shoshana Goldstein
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), "Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It happens when you lose too much bone, make too little bone or both. As a result, your bones become weak and may break from a minor fall or, in serious cases, even from simple actions, like sneezing or bumping into furniture."
Pilates can improve your strength, balance and flexibility. However, it is important to alter some of the exercises to avoid potential fractures. Here are some guidelines to follow, formulated by Shari Berkowitz of The Vertical Workshop.
1. When exercises call for a head/chest lift, keep your head down.
2. Omit any exercises that involve forward bending. Instead, hinge from the hips.
3. Exercises that are on your stomach (prone) should be eliminated, unless you have low osteoporosis and no fractures. Pressing into the ribcage can be traumatic on the spine.
4. Avoid rolling exercises.
5. When in a seated position, make sure that you are not sitting behind your sitz bones in a "tucked" position. Instead, sit on top of your sit bones with as much bend in your knees as needed.
6. In any balance exercise, make sure you have support.
7. Depending on the percentage of osteoporosis that you have you might need to eliminate rotation exercises and lateral flexion exercises.
Shoshana voted Best Pilates Instructor in Austin
From Austin Fit Magazine...
Each year, Austin Fit Magazine asks our readers and the city of Austin to let us know who’s the best, in fitness and in our community. You never fail—and this year brought record response. Here, without further ado, are the results of the 2013 AFM “Best of” Survey.
AFM asked for our readers to name some of the “best of” fitness folks in Austin. Here’s who you want on your team for health and wellness.
Best Pilates Instructor
1. Shoshana Goldstein
