Transforming Motion

Mario Gates in studio focusing on strengthening the gluteal muscles for increased hip stability and opening the hips.

Having fun in studio at the end of a session with some great clients!

Should Your Thighs Touch? | Fuse Pilates

Great article about proper leg alignment!!


http://fusepilates.com/blog/2013/11/should-your-thighs-touch/

Should Your Thighs Touch? | Fuse Pilates There’s a lot of talk out there about Chip Wilson, the CEO of Lululemon, defending his pants pilling. Here at our Fuse Pilates DC studio, we’ve been talking about it, too. Recently, he said that if a woman’s thighs didn’t rub, the pants wouldn’t pill. Therefore, it’s the woman’s thighs being inappro…

Check out some of our amazing clients rocking the Cadillac

Myofascial Connection: the key to a timeless body by: Kim Kraushar
DID you know that you when you admire the youthful grace and spring in someone’s step you are witnessing their myofascial connectivity? A youthful body is a resilient body and this resilience resides in our fascia. This connective tissue was once discarded by anatomists as irrelevant material that got in the way of observing muscles and organs.
Science, however, is rapidly exposing the critical role fascia plays in optimum human performance. These discoveries have created a trickle-down effect that started in the lab and has now filtered into the fitness arena, influencing how trainers deliver exercises to their clients. The fascial system is a multi-layered, fibrous webbing that begins below our skin, binds multiple chains of muscles together, and encapsulates all of our organs, energizing and connecting all of our tissues. It translates muscle contraction into coordinated, efficient movements with the least amount of wear and tear on the joints.
Fascia is a highly intelligent inner communication system that is more innervated than the muscular system. When functioning optimally, it is so responsive to its environment that it operates without our conscious control. Whether active or static (walking, running, biking or merely hunched over a computer) we live in a world where the forward motion dominates. Over time, repetitive forward motion remodels connective tissue, restricting 3-dimensional actions and making movements uncoordinated and joints susceptible to increased wear and tear. This “forward living” may cause connective tissue to dehydrate, stiffen and lose its resiliency. The proprioceptor sensitivity—awareness of how our body is positioned in space—that comes from the fascia then becomes less responsive, compromising the spontaneous, fluid, 3-dimensional motion that defines a balanced, youthful body.

9 Myths & Misconceptions about Pilates

Great info for our friends and family that do not understand Pilates😀


http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1812

9 Myths & Misconceptions about Pilates Do you shy away from Pilates because you think it's only for flexible or ''fit'' people? It's time to change your mind about this exercise that's awesome for everyone (yes, even you!).

This Is the Easiest Way to Work Out Like an Eagles Player (Hint: It's Probably Not What You Think)

http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/07/29/eagles-players-doing-pilates/

This Is the Easiest Way to Work Out Like an Eagles Player (Hint: It's Probably Not What You Think) We doubt Chip Kelly will be writing up an Eagles-themed workout for you anytime soon (he’s a busy guy, after all), so the next best way to copy an Eagles player’s workout routine? Go to the Northern Liberties Pilates and yoga studio Ploome. Really! We were doing a little Instagram stalking (shameles…

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Pilates for Athletes: E46 : Hip Strength for the Golf Swing

For the golfers!!!

http://youtu.be/t28VlRjVJqM

Pilates for Athletes: E46 : Hip Strength for the Golf Swing Ada Wells shows some exercises to strengthen your golfers' glutes for better spine and spine rotation. Enjoyed this podcast? Continue the conversation on Twi...

Great video on myofascial release for the foot with a tennis ball!!!!!

http://youtu.be/gmw7OWedRvM

Pilates: A Good Exercise for Every Desk Employee

Desk job???

http://www.pilatestreemagazine.com/pilates-a-good-exercise-for-every-desk-employee/

Pilates: A Good Exercise for Every Desk Employee Working in an office environment poses certain health r…

Teaching Pilates Clients with Sciatica - Pilates Pro - Pilates-Pro.com: The Pulse of the Pilates...

Sciatica or piriformis syndrome???


http://pilates-pro.com/pilates-pro/2008/4/21/teaching-pilates-clients-with-sciatica.html

Teaching Pilates Clients with Sciatica - Pilates Pro - Pilates-Pro.com: The Pulse of the Pilates... By Elaine Ewing Have you ever had a Pilates client who seemed to be advancing nicely, th...

B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “In studio advanced Cadillac @o2kristy #pilates #cadillac”

Check out an advanced Cadillac move!!

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B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “In studio advanced Cadillac @o2kristy #pilates #cadillac” “In studio advanced Cadillac ”

B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “Great 3 session giveaway! To enter tag 3 people in...

Go to Instagram and enter our 4th of 5 giveaways.

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B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “Great 3 session giveaway! To enter tag 3 people in... “Great 3 session giveaway! To enter tag 3 people in comments below. Thanks for celebrating with us. Winner announced tomorrow at 3 pm.”

Adapting Pilates Principles to Everyday Life

Apply what we learn in the studio to our everyday lives!!!

Mhttp://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4442/Adapting-Pilates-Principles-to-Everyday-Life.html

Adapting Pilates Principles to Everyday Life The 6 Pilates Principles are in place to guide the student through a Pilates workout in the most effective way. The hope is that the exercises are done in a manner that will allow the student to

B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “B3 Giveaway 3! Today's giveaway great for anyone. To...

Enter to win our giveaway #3!!


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B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “B3 Strong birthday giveaway 2 Kickin off the weekend...

Here is our second giveaway!!!!
Go to our Instagram account and follow us then tag three people in the comment section!


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B3 Strong Pilates Studio on Instagram: “We are celebrating our birthday this month with 5 great...

It is our 1 year anniversary and we are doing a giveaway to celebrate.
1)Follow us on Instagram
2) tag 3 friends in the comments section
3)winner will be announced Wednesday



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Two of our trainers working with a client!

RedBird Pilates & Fitness | Engaging Your Transverse & Lower Abs

Video to help practice engaging transversus abdominus.

http://youtu.be/yEASdm59mwQ

RedBird Pilates & Fitness | Engaging Your Transverse & Lower Abs Ever wonder why you are doing all those crunches but not getting the results you want? Chances are you are not engaging the right muscles. Only when you conn...

Pilates Exercise: Finding Neutral

Hope this helps everyone in understanding better how to find neutral pelvis.

http://youtu.be/3nwylfs-PD0

Pilates Exercise: Finding Neutral Cassidy is teaching one of her clients how to find a neutral pelvis when working alone. It's important to try to work as closely in neutral when working deep...

We are looking forward to seeing you in studio this week.
This weeks focus is on the transversus abdominus (TA). see picture below. The fibers of the tranversus wrap horizontally around the abdomen. It connects to the thoracolumbar fascia in the back, along the inside edge of the bottom of the rib cage, inside the top edge of the iliac crest and ends at the lateral edge of the re**us abdominis. When the TA contracts it puts pressure on the thoracolumbar fascia in the back and causes the multifidi (muscle that connect the vertebrea) to contract and stabilizes the spine. This response also helps create length in the spine known as axial elongation or decompression! Great pilates exercises for this are the roll up, double leg stretch, the hundred, drawing your belly button in (hallowing) and zipping imaginary jeans, and bridging.
See quote of week below too. We are all about progress.
June marks our one year anniversary. We will be running several promotions and give aways through our b3strong instagram account. So, if you are not already connected to us through instagram sign up today.- b3.strong

The truth about pelvic prolapse

Pilates has taught us so much about the pelvic floor. Unfortunately, I did all the wrong things after children but hopefully can teach new moms the correct way now!


http://www.todaysparent.com/pregnancy/the-truth-about-pelvic-prolapse/

The truth about pelvic prolapse Pelvic prolapse—a postpartum condition that ranges from leaking p*e during a workout to internal organs actually becoming external—sounds terrifying, but rehabilitation can help.

A Pain-Relieving, Solo Hip Flexor Stretch You’ll Really Love

Great article and videos on releasing tight hip flexors and the reasons and symptoms behind their tightness.

http://www.pilatestonic.com/2013/pain-relieving-solo-hip-flexor-stretch-youll-love/

A Pain-Relieving, Solo Hip Flexor Stretch You’ll Really Love Related

Why These 7 NFL Wide Receivers Do Pilates

http://www.stack.com/2015/04/17/wide-receivers-pilates/?icn=navigation&ici=Navigation_Content

Why These 7 NFL Wide Receivers Do Pilates Learn why some NFL wide receivers practice Pilates and how it directly applies to their position on the football field.

Check out this guys story
http://www.activelifedc.com/pilates/featured-fitness-instructor-abraham-ahern-of-fuse-pilates/115324

Special 2156: Why I Teach Pilates with Pilates Anytime

http://www.pilatesanytime.com/workshop-view/2156/video/Pilates-Why-I-Teach-Pilates-by-Pilates-Anytime

Special 2156: Why I Teach Pilates with Pilates Anytime Work - Rest - Play - Pilates Lesley Logan worked in retail before becoming a Pilates instructor. She saw how easy it was for people to spend money on material things rather than their health. Now, as a Pilates instructor, she encourages her students to invest in their bodies. Thank you Westwood Pila…

Understanding Fascia: How To Protect It While You're Working Out

Great article on the necessity of moving in a variety of planes for all people to stay healthy and especially athletes.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-17873/understanding-fascia-how-to-protect-it-while-youre-working-out.html

Understanding Fascia: How To Protect It While You're Working Out If you've you spent a lifetime with the goal of chiseling yourself into the prefect ratio of body fat, hoping that harder is better, you might want to read this. I've been lucky to make a career

Pilates Exercises and Sports Performance | Pilates Digest

http://www.pilatesdigest.com/pilates-and-sports-performance/

Pilates Exercises and Sports Performance | Pilates Digest Pilates exercise has been proven effective to enhance sports performance for golfers, cyclists, equestrians, long and short-distance runners, as well as

Can you do Pilates right after Knee Surgery?

Have you recently had a knee surgery or issue and are through with physical therapy and wonder what to do next? Try Pilates.


http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesforeverybody/fl/A-Pilates-Story-Knee-Surgery-Rehab.htm

Can you do Pilates right after Knee Surgery? Coming back from a Torn Meniscus with the Pilates Mat Work

Things most likely to kill you in perspective!!! The largest can be largely preventable or at least reduce the risk.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-things-most-likely-to-kill-you-in-one-infographic-2015-2

We are starting another 6 weeks of Barre/TRX/mat combo this week for a 6 week package. Join us today either MW 1145-1230 with Mario or Sat 8am with Kristy.

Joe Webb with the Carolina Panthers in the studio this week workin it!!! "Gettin my Pilates on" as he would say!

Creamy Coconut Cauliflower Soup

Great recipe during this cold time of year!
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/creamy-coconut-cauliflower-soup/?native_client=1

Creamy Coconut Cauliflower Soup Sip on this silky, smooth coconut cauliflower soup from The Honour System that is made by blending potatoes, garlic, cauliflower and coconut milk. The flavorful blend of real ingredients beats cann...

Do these 5 things to Prepare for a Month of Pilates

March MATness 2015 is here!!!!


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Do these 5 things to Prepare for a Month of Pilates 5 Ways to Get Ready for March MATness