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  • Short Spine

    The Short Spine Massage is a dynamic exercise intended to massage the spine and internal organs. Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn demonstrates the proper setup and explains how this exercise may be used in order to articulate the spine.
  • Frog/Leg Circles

    Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn demonstrates the proper setup for Frog/Leg Circles. The purpose of this exercise is to learn how to activate from your Powerhouse and seat while stabilizing the pelvis. The Frog/Leg Circles symmetrically align and distally challenge the Powerhouse while lengthening...
  • Hundred

    Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn demonstrates the Hundred. The purpose of this exercise is to pump and circulate blood throughout the body while breathing deeply. Hundreds rid the body of carbon dioxide, warm up the body, improve endurance and breath control while allowing a solid connection...
  • Introduction and Footwork

    In this first episode of our second weekly series, Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn introduces the reformer and gives helpful instruction for begining the reformer series. Colleen also demonstrates the proper setup for Footwork Series: Toes, Arches, Heels. The purpose of this series is to center...
  • Teaching Clients With Knee Problems

    Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn offers advice for teaching clients with knee problems. Because knee pain can vary from person to person, Colleen explains the importance of recognizing how exactly a problem can arise and what information you should discuss with their doctor or physical therapist...
  • The Dangers of Fashion

    Is fashion dangerous? Well, with platform shoes once again in vogue one might think so! Certainly they can make legs look long and sexy however equally awkward they can make the walk look. Let’s consider other fashion trends and possible hidden or unknown dangers there. What about body piercing? It seems...
    Posted to The Peak Blog (Weblog) by Colleen on 04-09-2008
  • Swan I Neck Roll

    Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn demonstrates the Swan I Neck Roll, an exercise meant to open the front-body, expand the chest and stretch out the abdominals, hip flexors and quadriceps. Swan also strengthens the abs. This is a wonderful stretch for the front of the body and a great strengthener...
  • Saw

    Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn provides proper guidance for Saw, an intricate back and hamstring stretch. Saw transitions directly into Swan I Neck Roll.
  • Open Leg Rocker Prep & Corkscrew I

    The Open Leg Rocker Prep & Corkscrew I are great abdominal workouts. These exercises provide an opportunity to practice using sequential control between the upper and lower abdominals. The Corkscrew I is a strength-building exercise demands that you control your movement, even as it throws you off...
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