by Laura Helsel | Dec 4, 2024 | Biomechanics, Feet, Pilates, Pilates Rehab
The Achilles is the longest and strongest tendon in the body attaching the big calf muscles to the heel. It is prone to injury and here, Laura interviews client Dr.Julia Hamilton on her recovery path following two (!) Achilles tendon ruptures and the very different treatments that followed.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 23, 2024 | Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Toronto Courses
The Pilates Chair is a complex apparatus that can add layers of finesse, challenge, power and interest for your clients. Learn to teach the full chair repertoire with depth, skill and fluidity. Dec 2024-Jan 2025
by Laura Helsel | Sep 6, 2022 | Better Posture, Biomechanics, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Rotator Cuff rehab
This common cue can be taking you further out of alignment. The arguement for softer stability.
by Laura Helsel | Dec 22, 2023 | Better Posture, Biomechanics, Fitness, Home Workouts, Pilates, Rotator Cuff rehab, Self Care
Doing workouts that target the arms can have the unintended result of causing neck and shoulder tension. Laura offers tips to get to the core of the issue and improve function.
by Laura Helsel | May 19, 2023 | Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training
Pilates educator Laura Helsel discusses the vast ranges of PIlates Certification and what the term means.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 21, 2023 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Home Workouts, Pilates, Pilates For Everyone, Self Care, stretching
When I was a dancer in my twenties, spending 6 hours a day in the studio, someone made a comment that made no sense at the time. “You’re so lucky. At least with your job you don’t have to try to fit exercise into your life.” I shrugged. I mean how hard can it...