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Summer 2012 is off to a great start. With swimsuit season in full swing keep your legs looking long and lean the Pilates way with our featured exercise by Danielle. While you’re traveling, we’ll make it easy for you to keep your Pilates practice as mobile as you are. Like us on Facebook to download our Mat Workout Cards. Follow us on Facebook and stay connected with exercises, health tips and sizzling summer deals! 
Get inspired by Team USA and their commitment to physical fitness! During the Olympic games, July 27 – August 12, take unlimited tower classes (2nd Ave only) for the low price of $100. *current packages do not apply, and unlimited pkg can't be shared. Our Client Rewards program is in full swing and your points are growing! We made it easy for you to reap the benefits by automatically enrolling everyone! Use your points to purchase items from our ever expanding retail selection which now includes our own line of footwear and Pilates/Gyrotonic wear. As second generation Pilates instructors and Teacher Trainers, we are proud to have mentored & certified some of your favorite instructors. So if your passion for Pilates borders on obsessive or you just want to take your practice to the next level, join our teacher training program to become a Certified Pilates Instructor. Click here for more information As always, we'd like to thank you for your continued commitment to Center for Movement and your pursuit of healthy living. We're certain that wherever your summer takes you, Pilates and Gyrotonic will remain a part of it. Best in Health,
Donna Singer and Elle Jardim
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We want to acknowledge Ellie Cullman & Pat Grever for their exemplary work with two amazing local charities. Check out how the very talented Ellie Cullman designed a beautiful vignette for Design on a Dime that raises money for Housing Works here. Kudos to Co-Chair of Kips Bay Show House Volunteer Committee Pat Grever, whose dedication and long hours produced another successful Designer Show House benefiting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. |
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Exercise Tip from Danielle Havasy
Side Kicks Lie on your side and bring your legs to a 45 degree angle with hips stacked. Keep both legs straight. Lift the top leg up a few inches. Kick the leg forward and back without letting your torso more. Do this 10 times. Bent Knee Leg Lifts Lie on your side and bend both legs making a right angle with hips stacked. Lift the top leg up a few inches. Lower and lift the top leg without tilting backward and controlling the movement with your powerhouse. Do this 10 times. Side Kicks with the Magic Circle 1. Lie on your side with straight legs at a 45 degree angle and place your lower foot in the magic circle and your upper foot on top of the circle. Press the upper foot down and hold for 3 seconds and then release. Do this 3-5 times while pulling your abdominals in. 2. Next, place your upper leg inside the magic circle and push up and hold for 3 seconds then release. Repeat this 3-5 times. 3. Place the magic circle between your ankles. Inhale pull your abs in and lift both legs up off the floor, squeeze the circle and exhale release. Do 3-5 reps. The side kick series strengthens and tones the hips and legs and also develops your core strength by challenging the abdominals to stabilize the movement. |
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Health Tip - Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Weight Being a healthy, normal weight is good for you and will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, heart disease, arthritis and sleep apnea. Eat wisely and choose a variety of low calorie, high nutrition foods and beverages in the basic food groups. Select foods that limit your intake of fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol. Lifestyle changes that include healthy eating, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight are the keys to good health. If you need to lose weight, losing even a little will help. Losing as little as 5-10% of your current body weight can lower your risks for many diseases. A reasonable and safe weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week. It might take 6 months to reach your ultimate goal, but making gradual lifestyle changes can help you maintain a healthier weight for life. If you are normal weight, congratulations! To maintain your weight, engage in regular physical activity, eat wisely and weigh yourself regularly. |
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All studios will be closed Wednesday July 4th! Click here for the New Summer Schedule at 2nd Avenue. |
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