P2 Pilates & Personal Training - San Diego

This is how bad ass Vaughn shows up for workout

One of my favorite dogs brought one of my favorite clients to work out. He chills while she works it.

Teaching a youngster to swim , We both love the water!

When using the legs as a weight challenge for the abdominals make sure you start contracted to keep control

Perfect Posture: All we all fall into bad posture. This causes pain and dysfunction. For me, I have forward head and shoulder-lean. Be aware - especially when loading the body including when walking.

When one muscle is contracted, the other muscle from the pair is always elongated. For example, the biceps and triceps muscles work together to allow you to bend and straighten your elbow. When you want to bend your elbow, your biceps muscle contracts, and, at the same time, the triceps muscle relaxes. When you begin to understand what’s happening, your movements can become more intentional and make your workouts that much more effective. 👍🏼

I repeat: perfect posture is everything❗️

If you think working out is the pits, consider the alternative. We all know what eating healthy whole foods and exercise does for the body. Exercise is essential for good health over our lifetimes. So have a smashing good time for this year’s fiesta for ! Give me a call and let’s get the fitness party started for ! 🥑

Happy Earth Day 🌍 Get in the garden to take care of you and Mother Earth! Two-Fer! 🌿

📣That’s what I’m talking about! 📣

Kudos to the American Heart Association 👏🏼

If you want to hike any of the peaks of Mission Trails Regional Park, get out there now while it’s all so green and beautiful! 🌿🌼

When you are on vacation in South Africa and flamingo chicks step into your Down Dog and Half Pointer Dog exercises AND you stay with the move! 🏆 Love that my client sent these photos! 📱 📷

PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’m posting 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

#7. MAKE IT A REGULAR HABIT.
To increase flexibility, stretch at least 5️⃣ times a week. 🎯

PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’m posting 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

#6. DON’T PUSH TOO HARD.
Mild discomfort is normal, but stop if you feel a sharp or intense pain. 👈🏼

PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’m posting 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

#5. DO STATIC STRETCHES AFTER WORKING OUT.
After exercise, muscles are warmed up. Stretching also boosts circulation. As part of a cool down, it also lowers your heart rate, which may help aid recovery.

PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’m posting 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

#4. AVOID BOUNCING.
To lengthen muscle fibers and increase flexibility, hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds, the release and repeat. These are called static stretches 🧘🏻‍♀️

PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’m posting 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

#3. GO AT YOUR OWN PACE.
Don’t try to keep up with everyone else in your class. This may lead to an injury, such as a strained muscle 💪🏼

PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’ll post 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

#2. ALWAYS WARM UP FIRST.�This allows for deeper stretches for a longer period of time and decreases the rest of injury. Warm up with light exercise, such as walking. Or do dynamic stretches, such as leg swings and arm circles. They prepare your body for specific movements.

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PRO TIPS: Stretching Guidelines
Stretching improves range of motion, lubricates joints, and increases blood flow to muscles.

All this week, I’ll post 7️⃣ tips to keep in mind when stretching alone or in a class.

ASK INSTRUCTORS ABOUT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS. ✔️ What’s their background and experience? For example: I am certified by NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine ✔️

Many clients, over the years, have asked me which to use, hot or cold, for soreness or pain from injury. Do you have a question? Feel free to ask below or give me a call and schedule an appointment. Summer is on the way! 💪🏼

Lunge: It’s important to keep your torso over your legs to recruit more big muscle groups: hips and legs 🦵🏼

This Move: Squats
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There’s a reason squats are so popular. They are a compound, full body exercise. It’s important to do them right to get results and to not injure yourself.

I got up and out today and did 2 peaks at Cowles Mountain. You don’t have to do all 5 peaks. Just do your thing. It’s still a challenge! 🤙🏼

UCLA gymnast's routine stuns social media - CNN Video

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UCLA gymnast's routine stuns social media - CNN Video University of California, Los Angeles, freshman gymnast Katelyn Ohashi's routine went viral on social media after she earned a perfect ten.