04.03.15
This exercise is designed to recruit the deep spinal stabilizers and to mobilize the spine. Bridging this way helps promote better posture and a healthy back! These are the first steps in learning […]
04.01.15
Arica: I am not flexible and don’t have good balance. Can I do yoga? Sara, Mind the Mat: Absolutely! If you are not flexible and do not have good balance, yoga is exactly […]
03.30.15
Among Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga studio’s many offerings are the specialized Therapeutic Pilates and Yoga classes. Therapeutic is a word used in the wellness industry to refer to a whole slew […]
03.27.15
We’ve gone through the five progressions of pull ups with you earlier this week (see them here). You can do them at the local park, your local YMCA, or at the “universal” at […]
03.26.15
With shorter days and colder nights behind us, spring is officially on the horizon–which means endless sunny days and limitless sweaty adventures. Waves, trails, and mats–we’ve got you covered from sunrise to sunset, […]
03.24.15
Karen: Are Pull ups and Chin ups the same thing? What is the difference? Adrien, Fitness on the Run: Yes and no. Yes, because both of them use many muscles that will strengthen […]
03.23.15
Chin or Pull Ups: Do you want to do one? Or, does it seem like that is just one of those movements you can leave for the others at your gym? I know […]
03.20.15
Here is an example of a short home routine for runners. The core work combined with precise leg movements and key stretches enhance your running mechanics and improve efficiency. Try this routine after […]
03.19.15
Elinor: What is your favorite yoga pose for runners? Megan, Mind the Mat: I love Revolved Triangle Pose for improving runners’ hip flexibility. Although it can be a difficult pose due to the […]
03.16.15
Despite skiing frequently in my childhood while living in Maine, I certainly did not consider myself to be an expert or even an avid skier. I lost touch with the sport in my […]
03.13.15
The glute bridge “awakens” your glutes. Your glutes support your hips and spine and can literally prevent back injury. How? By teaching your body to bear any weight from athletics or just movement […]
03.11.15
Adele: I am swamped. I work full time. I care for my elderly parents. And I really want to feel better in my spring clothes. I simply can’t find the time. What do […]
03.09.15
Admit it: you have that pesky pain or irritation. For some, it inhibits any exercise, for others you “work through the pain.” It compromises your progress. Deep down, it’s heartbreaking. Or maybe you […]
03.06.15
For our non-pregnant readers, goddess pose is a great choice for both stretching and strengthening. For our pregnant readers, this yoga pose has the additional benefits of opening your pelvic floor and hips […]
03.04.15
Anna: Can Pilates & yoga help me give birth naturally (without medication)? Sara, Mind the Mat: First and foremost, the decision to birth with or without medication is a decision each woman must […]
