Part 2 of the Foot & Ankle Series Last month, we began our foot and ankle series with the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus), focusing on their role in propulsion and power. This month, we shift our focus to two equally important — and often overlooked — muscles: Tibialis Posterior and Peroneus Longus. These muscles play a key role in supporting the arch, stabilizing the ankle, and controlling foot mechanics during walking and running. The video demonstrates the exerc

Part 1 of a Foot & Ankle Series Looking back through the Muscle of the Month features from the past year, I noticed something surprising — we haven’t yet covered any of the foot and ankle muscles . These muscles play a critical role in balance, gait, propulsion, and shock absorption. So over the next few months, I’ll be doing a series highlighting some key muscles of the lower leg and foot. This month we’ll start with the calf muscles . Upcoming features in this series will

Using props to activate the upper quadrant and eliminate neck strain The Chest Lift (similar to a crunch or sit-up) is one of the most foundational movements in Pilates — and one that shows up in countless abdominal exercises including the Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, and Criss Cross. Yet for many people, lifting the head and chest off the mat quickly creates neck tension instead of abdominal activation. This month’s focus isn’t simply about reducing neck strain.