Did you know that the average American will consume 3,000 calories during their Thanksgiving meal? And, if we add all the snacks throughout the day, that number edges up to 4,500 calories. Yikes! I am not a big calorie counter, but I will tell you that 3,500 calories makes one pound. Do the math. Its [Read More…]…
Your feet have never looked so cute! This month, ToeSox introduced the “Mary Jane” Bella and I am in love. The perfect workout sox: functional and flattering. Sells for $15.69 (tax included) at Evergreen Pilates.
Continue readingPicture the stride of a strong runner. Is it fluid and energy and efficient or choppy and wasteful? Chances are it is characterized by vertical alignment from the ears to the ankles, feet landing below the body, relaxed shoulders and steady breathing. A strong runner stabilizes from the core, moves forward landing on the mid-foot [Read More…]…
How does burning between 400-900 calories in one hour sound? If you’re serious about losing inches and toning up, then you’ve got to try Piloxing; an interval workout that combines Pilates, boxing, & aerobics. Last weekend, Evergreen Pilates hosted a Piloxing teacher training workshop with Master trainer Jordan Ballard from Los Angeles. After 8 hours [Read More…]…
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, our May Open House focus is “Gratitude”. Let us show you our appreciation with complimentary Massage and Paraffin Hand Wax treatments from “TallGrass Spa”, delicious food from “In Good Taste Catering”, savory coffee and tea from “EverBean”, and samples from Bella Vita. There will be fabulous Pilates door [Read More…]…
Today was our very first “Pilates Hiking Club” class, and what a perfect morning, sunny and 60. If you want to do Pilates, need a cardio workout, and love to be outdoors, this class is for you! Step outside the studio and enjoy some of the most beautiful trails in Evergreen! Walking up gentle slopes, [Read More…]…
Interview with Lauri Stricker, owner. By Karen Groves of the Denver Post. How did you get involved in this business? I discovered Pilates when I was working in advertising sales and had a client named Richard Rossiter who owned a Pilates studio. He encouraged me to take classes. I was an avid rock climber and [Read More…]…
Posture, pedal cadence, and technical skill make the elite rider shine. Whether you are riding a century or tackling mountain-biking obstacles, physical and mental fitness contributes to better balance, agility, and handling skills. To maintain a low aerodynamic position and maximize pedaling efficiency, a rider must possess core strength, flexibility, and good alignment. Technical skills [Read More…]…
When I first started Pilates I was an avid rock climber dedicated to a rigorous training schedule with the goal of climbing harder and longer routes to no end. Needless to say, I had great endurance and strength. And one more thing – I thought I was really flexible. I could stem between footholds five [Read More…]…
Snow soaked ground, warm sunshine, and a high mountain breeze weaving the Ponderosa and Douglas Fir, carry me along a trail that glistens like a river. I am moving, breathing, and alive. Going by foot allows us to slow down, to be present, to connect with our world and ourselves. Whether your thoughts are quiet [Read More…]…
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