Sitting-Rising Test: Challenge Yourself with a Game
The sitting-rising test has been widely accepted as a way to predict mortality risk in the elderly. The test developed in the 1990s asks subjects to rise from the floor using as little support as possible. Points are deducted every
Pilates Neck Strengthening
Pilates is known for its abdominal focus. Many of the fundamental exercises involve curling the head off the floor and continuing to curl up through the shoulders. Often people struggle in these movements with their neck, and sometimes the supposed
Pilates Props for Online Classes
Pilates equipment builds strength and coordination while supporting good form. During this pandemic, many of our clients have had to find their center in new ways, without the aid of the equipment. For some that has led to a breaking
Dismantling Racism- “Perfectionism”
The reFORM staff has been examining how racism, Whiteness, and supremacy live in ourselves, our bodies, and our work. Part of that effort has been to slowly examine how we embody, experience, and uphold characteristics of White supremacy culture. We are
In Person Pilates and Gyrotonic in Portland- Pandemic Protocol
Pilates in a mask? Yes. Although we've lost business in the last year due to state shutdowns, we are grateful that the conscientiousness in our community has protected our staff and clients. Thank you Portland, Oregon! As of February 2021, reFORM offers
Online Pilates Best Practices
We're coming up on a year of teaching Pilates and Gyrotonic on Zoom, and we're grateful for this technology and your support of our studio as we go through this rough patch together. "Life saving" is the feedback we're hearing
At Home Pilates for Hip Replacement
Over the years we've seen how Pilates helps recover strength and mobility after hip replacement surgery. Our experienced teaching team has been able to transfer the healing properties of the studio equipment to our clients' at-home workouts during the pandemic.
Pilates Foam Roller Exercises
Pilates Instructors' Favorite Foam Roller Exercises Did you miss Foam Roller Week on our social media? We have recapped the exercises here for you to try at home or in our online Pilates classes—enjoy! Day 1: Matt loves this foam roller version
Pilates Push Ups
Have you ever taken a Pilates class and been asked to do a push up? Anyone can do Pilates push ups, it just takes practice. Here are a few ways to improve your form and strength for the push up
Pilates Modifications
Safe Pilates Modifications: Five simple modifications to have in your back pocket by Ash Richard Pilates is not one-size-fits-all! Whether you're a beginner, rehabbing an injury, or just stuck on a certain movement, modifications can help you progress through the Pilates system.