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...