Recently I’ve begun taking dance classes again after a long (ok, VERY long) hiatus. I was a dance major in college and have come back to it multiple times over the years not only because I just can’t quit it, but because it really is fantastic exercise as well. Now before you stop reading because you’re thinking to youself “I’ll never be a ballerina” or “I’m just not coordinated to take a dance class,” let’s back up a little bit. Right now I’m taking an intermediate level modern/contemporary class at Danceworks on Water Street. But that’s not the class I want to talk . . . → Read More: Feel the Burn: Dance Workout
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A few weeks ago Patty from The Lift Pilates asked if I wanted to come try out the new CoreAlign equipment at her studio. I’d been reading so many positive things about it on their blog and since i know how important core training is for my running, I figured it was high time I saw what it was all about. Here are some of my thoughts: 1. It’s harder than it looks. Don’t let the video fool you. 2. From the second I stepped on the equipment I was hyper-aware of my posture. It really made me think about stacking up my body . . . → Read More: Adventure: The CoreAlign Challenge Patty McNichols, owner of The Lift Pilates Studio, has worked in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. Since 1984, Patty has worked as an aerobics instructor, a personal trainer, and in management of public and private health clubs, spas, and hospital-based fitness centers. After years of training and racing in marathons and triathlons, she has found Pilates to be the best and most complete system of exercise.
As a competitive runner for almost 25 years, including more than 20 marathons and the Hawaii Ironman Championship, I wish I had discovered Pilates long ago. After constantly suffering from foot injuries, tight hamstrings . . . → Read More: Pilates for Runners: Guest Author Patty McNichols Saturday, May 7th is Pilates Day 2011! (Really, it is.) Pilates Day is an international event produced by the Pilates Method Alliance on the first Saturday of May every year to foster the community’s appreciation and awareness of the Pilates Method. If you’ve ever wondered about Pilates and how it can benefit you, here is your chace to try it out- for FREE! The Lift Pilates Studio is celebrating Pilates Day 2011 by offering a free mat class at 10:30AM followed by a reception with refreshments and snacks. All experience levels are encouraged to attend and everyone will be entered into a raffle for the chance . . . → Read More: Free Pilates Mat Class this Saturday at The Lift Heads up: The new Lululemon Athletica store in Milwaukee is offering free Pilates classes during the month of May! If you’re not familiar with the company, they sell yoga-inspired clothing and running apparel and have recently set up shop in the Third Ward. Their showroom is full of drool-worthy goodies and they’ve also been bringing local yoga and Pilates teachers to the store for complimentary classes. This month, Patty The Lift PIlates will be teaching on Thurdsay evenings and Trey from Pilates on the Lake will lead a mat class on Saturday mornings. And did you catch the part . . . → Read More: Pilates + Lululemon = Do it. Miss last week’s Introduction to Pilates class and still want to learn what it’s all about? Well, you have yet another chance! There are twelve spots open and all you have to do is sign up here to reserve your place in this week’s class. Meet in the lobby for a tour of the MAC facilities followed by an hour long mat class and a short introduction to the Pilates machines.. The cost is only $5 and there is no need to bring anything- other than your fabulous self! Boys, did you know that PIlates was originally created for . . . → Read More: Here We Go Again: Thursday Night Beginning Pilates! Remember when I mentioned something about a beginning Pilates mat class for Fit Milwaukee readers? Well here’s all the info you need if you would like to join us: When: Thursday, February 25th @ 6:30pm Where: The Lift Pilates 758 N. Broadway (Inside the Milwaukee Athletic Club) We will be meeting in the lobby at 6:30pm for a short tour of the club, followed by a one hour mat class at 7. Cost: Only $5 a class! Seriously, that is a good deal. If you are interested please sign up in advance here. Feel . . . → Read More: Intro to Pilates Signup! Fit Milwaukee welcomes Angie Sorge (a.k.a. @mrsajbombers or “The A” in AJ Bombers) as she dishes on her Pilates training and how it has changed her body for the better: What is your fitness background? I became involved in exercise classes at the urging of a friend many years ago. Prior to that I hadn’t been particularly active, especially not on a daily basis. I began taking step classes and loved the group atmosphere. Soon I was taking 4 to 6 step classes per week. It was often many of the same people in each class . . . → Read More: Your Pilates Questions Answered! Next on my mission to try new things is a Pilates mat class. Ok, so technically this isn’t totally new for me since I took Pilates back in college but it’s been many many years. Trust me. Anyway, when I decided to rediscover my rock hard abs I was pointed in the direction of The Lift Pilates Studio, located inside the Milwaukee Athletic Club downtown. (Don’t worry- you need not be a member of MAC to take a class here.) First of all let’s get this question out of the way: What exactly is Pilates? The short answer . . . → Read More: Adventure: Pilates Mat Class |
 
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