by Debby Mandeville-Bowen | Jun 9, 2024 | Menopause
If you’re over 35, maybe you’ve noticed you’re not getting the same results from your workout routine. It’s not your imagination. As you enter your 40’s and cruise through your 50’s, your body’s metabolism changes and so should your routine. Regular exercise is...
by Debby Mandeville-Bowen | Jan 14, 2023 | Healthy Living, Mat Classes, Pilates philosophy
Combining Pilates with your New Year’s goals can be a great way to achieve a healthy and fit body and mind. Some examples of New Year’s goals that can be achieved with Pilates include: Improving flexibility and balance: Pilates exercises focus on...
by Debby Mandeville-Bowen | Feb 4, 2020 | Healthy Bones, Healthy Living
Yes! You can absolutely still workout through almost any injury. Don’t sit home and get weaker, strengthen what you can and keep your mind working too. You’ll be happier! On April 24, 2016 my boys had a ski race. That day changed my life in so many ways. I headed up...
by Debby Mandeville-Bowen | Jun 14, 2019 | Healthy Living
Professional athletes improve their performance by using foam rollers and other fascial release devices all the time, young athletes can also benefit. Self myofascial release involves applying gentle sustained pressure into fascial connective restrictions and holding...
by Debby Mandeville-Bowen | May 27, 2019 | Healthy Bones, Healthy Living, Pilates philosophy
Each body presents a puzzle in front of us. Some of our clients are professional athletes looking to prevent future injuries, correct minute imbalances and counter over training in their sport specific expertise. Others are over 60, they may have always struggled with...
by admin | Aug 22, 2018 | Healthy Living
The five products everyone should have in their “tool box” at home or on the road to keep them healthy, strong and flexible everyday. 1. Long Theraband Therabands (like a spring in the studio) are wonderful for both strengthening and stretching. Example, laying your...
by Debby Mandeville-Bowen | Jun 20, 2018 | Recipes
Smoothie Recipes from Deb at Bend Pilates People always ask me what is in my smoothies. I frequently have one when I’m at the Bend Pilates studio. Because of the color of my smoothies I’ve heard them called swamp mud. I have a few of my favorite smoothie recipes for...
by admin | Apr 30, 2018 | Special Events
Join us Saturday, May 5th, for a FREE mat class at 10am. All levels welcome!! RSVP here on Facebook event page and invite your friends! Questions call 541.647.0876 National Pilates Day presents an extraordinary opportunity for the Pilates community to unite in...
by Bend Pilates | Feb 27, 2018 | Community, Pilates philosophy, Special Events
We are thrilled to be celebrating ten years of providing certified Pilates instruction in Bend, and we hope you’ll join us for our 10th Anniversary Party at the Bend Pilates studio on Friday, March 9. This open house celebration will kick off with an Athleta...
by Bend Pilates | Dec 17, 2017 | Equipment Classes
Our new Barre class combines Pilates, ballet and yoga for a full-body, fun workout. Taught by Ali Risdon, a former professional ballerina who is certified in Barre and Pilates, this unique class features upbeat music, and is a fun way to burn calories and sculpt long,...
