Posts by Kristi Quinn

by Melissa Noble Many people think the exercise ball is part of the pilates equipment but the exercise ball was invented in 1963 by Italian engineer Aquilino Cosani as a toy called Gymnastik. Several doctors from England and Germany began using the ball for stroke victims and children with neurological problems and then Swiss Physical…

by Melissa Noble There are many names for the resistance band: theraband, flexband, workout band. They all do the same thing, they add resistance to any exercise you are doing and therefore increase the challenge and strength to your muscles. The band is a great home tool that can deliver strengthening equal to light weights…

by Melissa Noble At the 2008 Beijing Olympics there was a 41 year old competitor in swimming named Dara Torres. She was the oldest Olympic swimming medalist in history, winning a total of 3 silver medals. She said what enabled her to train without injury (which is why most older competitors drop out) was massage…

by Melissa Noble Spring is coming and exercising outside becomes more pleasant. As you head into training for your spring and summer activities, a part of the body we often forget about is the ankle. We forget until we injure them, that is. An ankle injury can really put a crimp in your training schedule.…

by Melissa Noble Many of us will take to the mountains for a once a year skiing trip this winter. And many will return with injuries from falling or from repetitive stress. If you already do pilates, you have the advantage of a strong core to help counteract the stresses of skiing. Most people are…

“What’s the difference between Yoga and Pilates?” This is a question I have heard many times over the years and I’ve decided to attempt an answer. Yoga is actually the word in Sanskrit that describes the philosophy of uniting mind, body and spirit. The stretching practice we have come to associate as yoga is the…