02.17.16
I have one rule in my classes (besides have fun) and it may surprise you. My regulars in class answer in unison when I ask “What’s my one rule?”…“REST!” Yes, I said it…rest. […]
01.26.16
Megan says When I stand in my kitchen making snacks for the kids or preparing dinner, I cannot help myself from squatting or reaching my leg behind me to strengthen my back and […]
01.15.16
There is no other abdominal toning exercise system quite like Pilates. The combination of your teacher’s cues with the specificity and precision of the movements carves out lean flat abdominal muscles. One of […]
12.25.15
People ask me all the time: “How do I target my abdominals? How do I get rid of this belly? Will I ever have a flat stomach?” The answers are complicated and it […]
12.10.15
The muscles that make up your derrière are called your gluteals. They include the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. Together these muscles, known as the “glutes”, are the strongest […]
11.27.15
Do you purposely stick to flat sidewalks while running? Does every hill seem like a mountain when you’re on a brisk walk? Call me crazy but I love a good hilly run and […]
11.26.15
Sophia: We will be on a long plane ride for the holidays and my husband tends to get a sore back after the flight. Are there any exercises or stretches you would recommend […]
11.13.15
Sitting at a desk all day is no way to live. In fact, don’t do it. No, I don’t mean quit your desk job, but I do want you to counter the effects […]
11.12.15
Kimberly: I don’t want to do anything outside but don’t want to lose my cycling and running condition. What can I do? Megan Brown, Mind the Mat: First of all, I would encourage […]
10.30.15
Molly from Kiskadee is drop dead gorgeous and she always looks fantastic in anything she wears. So I was flattered when she asked me about my arm routine when we recently bumped into […]
10.27.15
Did you know that October is National Physical Therapy month? Each October the American Physical Therapy Association sponsors PT month in order to recognize physical therapists and physical therapist assistants for their contribution […]
10.16.15
About a year into Mind the Mat’s existence, we started a Pilates Boot Camp class. The concept entailed fast, hard-core Pilates mixed with boot camp/cardio moves and a lot of yelling. Oh, and […]
10.01.15
“Let’s go out on a date this Saturday.” “Yes! Where should we go? Downtown? We never get to go downtown. I’ll ask my foodie friend for suggestions.” “I was thinking we keep it […]
09.14.15
Kate: I’ve never taken Pilates before and all I hear is that it is hard. Where should I start? Megan, Mind the Mat: I am happy to hear you are interested in Pilates! […]
09.03.15
Tara: I have taken several trips over the summer. I think the long car and plane rides have hurt my back and it feels like it’s going to give out. Can you suggest […]
