Posture is important for so many reasons. Not only does good posture help you look your best, it also helps your body function properly so you can feel your best. Having good posture means your body is aligned the way it should be so your joints can move, your muscles aren’t being overworked, you can […]
Congratulations Lauren! This Pilates queen fills our studio with her bright, positive energy each and every session. Here’s what she had to say about her accomplishment: 1. What do you love about Pilates? I like that I am 56 but am stronger than ever before (everything is relative though- haha). 2. What motivates you to […]
If you can only do one exercise, make it the Calf Stretch! Stretching your calves is where you should start to improve your alignment, posture, and the health of your joints. We do a calf stretch in every class and session at Long + Lean and encourage you to do it at least once a […]
Have you ever noticed how rarely you take your arms up over your head, or even out to the side? The lack of varied movement we do does a huge disservice to our joints and posture. Spread Your Wings, one of our Posture Essentials, gives you the opportunity to move through a large range of […]
This exercise is THE exercise to do if you sit at a computer or look down at your phone a lot. Just about everyone needs this exercise to stretch the back of the neck and strengthen the front of the neck for better alignment of the head and neck and a pain free upper body. […]