In Class: Ball

by | Apr 1, 2014 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips

ball into your workout. Bring out the ball and tell everyone that today’s class is going to focus on the Midline Connection. Then put the ball to use in each exercise. Your client will enjoy the new challenge, and you can use the ball to get them refocused on finding...

TECHNIQUE: Barre

by | Apr 1, 2014 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips

Here are some tips to keep in mind as you teach some of the common barre techniques. Turn out: “Turning out” translates to rotating the legs out from the upper inner thighs bringing the toes into a “V.” This is an entire leg rotation, not just for the feet. The knees...

TECHNIQUE: Ballet Positions

by | Apr 1, 2014 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips

First position: Stand with heels together and feet turned out to make a “pizza slice” shape. Lengthen the spine, lifting through the top of your head to the bottom of your tailbone. Arms are rounded and in front of the body. Second position: Stand with your heels...

Lift and Lengthen

by | Mar 1, 2014 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips

CUE A cue that I like to give my clients when lifting the leg in Battment or Developpe is to think about “Lifting up and lengthening the spine while pushing down into the floor with the standing leg.” This opposition in the body helps engage the muscles necessary to...