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TransitionsBy Amanda TurnerAs some of us have returned to in-studio workouts, or have been practicing (and will continue to practice) Pilates at home, I thought this month would be a great time to review the transitions within the Pilates work.&…

Rowing SeriesBy Amanda TurnerComical photo of Clara & Joe Pilates and Kerry & Amanda!Photo on Left Photo Credit: Photographer UnknownPhoto on Right Photo Credit: A Golden Fox ProductionsWelcome, fall! With any luck, the air is getting crisper, rou…

Concentrationby Kerry De VivoExample of concentration with Amanda Turner                     This month, I invite you to take a journey with me regarding the PilatesPrinciple…

Stomach Massage SeriesBy Amanda TurnerHi, Everyone! Happy August - the Summer seems to be flying by, I hope your spirits are high! This month I wanted to highlight the Stomach Massage Series on the Mat. Also known as the series of 5, this series contains …

Single Leg CirclesBy Amanda TurnerWith Summer in full swing and some of us still zooming, I thought it was the perfect time to dive into Single Leg Circles. I LOVE Beginning exercises - want to know why?!? - it’s because they never get eas…

Centeringby Kerry De VivoThis month's Excel in Your Pilates Practice (brought to you from the Excel Pilates Trifecta, Excel Pilates DC, Excel Pilates Annapolis, and Excel Pilates Northern Virginia) is focused on the Pilates principle CENTERING.Centering i…

Shoulder BridgeBy Amanda TurnerKerry doing Shoulder Bridge on the CadillacSummer is upon us, and you know what that means - another lower body focused exercise! Although I love a good glute exercise - I love Shoulder Bridge for so many other reasons: the …