Spot the Difference | Spine Twist Sitting
Spine Twist Sitting is an essential STOTT PILATES exercise. It teaches a client how to rotate well through the thoracic and cervical spine. Spinal rotation is a … Read more
Spot the Difference | Standing Thigh Stretch
Standing Thigh Stretch is a modification frequently used for clients to reduce pressure on the knees. This starting position—with the front foot on the floor instead of … Read more
What’s Pulling You Down?
What’s pulling you down? In clients with head forward posture, Melanie identifies three key areas in the body that contribute to this downward pull and gives … Read more
Ski Conditioning on Reformer
Fresh powder means it’s time to hit the slopes. Melanie Byford-Young and studio guest star, Jacquelyn Dokke demonstrate a ski conditioning series on reformer that adds challenge … Read more
Osteoporosis Strengthening of the Hip, Leg, and Foot
Uh-oh. Avoid tripping this year. Fall prevention is crucial for clients with osteoporosis who are more susceptible to bone injury. Melanie’s therapeutic tip explains how instructors can … Read more
Muscle Focus: Erector Spinae
Elongate the erector spinae and start the new year with fresh movement inspiration. Melanie’s focus today is on the erector spinae and how to restore the flexion … Read more
The Gift of Great Glutes
Now here is a gift that keeps on giving. Great, glorious, glutes! Melanie gives an overview of glute anatomy and uses strengthening techniques with the Merrithew™ Spring … Read more
Ski Conditioning with Arc Barrel and Spine Corrector
Hit the slopes now that the snow is falling. Melanie Byford-Young is freestyling in the studio today with two equipment props to condition clients for the mountain. … Read more
Fall Prevention for Unpredictable Surfaces
Easy does it. Slippery surfaces are cause for caution as we head into the winter season. Steady and strengthen your clients so they can manage any type … Read more
What We Can Learn: Sleeper
Sleeper takes center stage as Melanie discusses hip mechanics in all three foot positions.
What We Can Learn: Single Leg Stretch
Using Single Leg Stretch as an example, Melanie challenges instructors to look at what we can learn and assess from movement patterns—both optimal and non-optimal.
