#reidmethodpilates

Ever wonder what Pilates people do when they are in the studio alone and they are waiting for client #1? Play. Practice. Wake up my body with a whole body challenge. Okay maybe that’s just me. This is my coffee (today. I strongly endorse coffee Monday to Friday- sidebar). #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody (at Heart of Movement Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7dwb8Tgoca/?igshid=p5482quxkmqc

It is astonishing the number of cues go in to the thigh stretch to make it work. These athletes are fighting through knee issues and I would not EVER give it to them unless we had done weeks of movement prep, and muscle activation around the problematic areas. They both wanted to try as they were “feeling good” today. The problem with most athletes is they use their strong muscles and neglect the ones that don’t comply. Instead of running from problem areas, dive in, refer out to experts in that specific area (I surround myself with people wayyyyyyy smarter than me) and keep charging forward. The workouts may seem slow at times, but the overall progress will be massive! #neverstop #bettereveryday #reidmethodpilates (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HQsCCAIyf/?igshid=qb77jenvblin

When one person doesn’t show up the next man celebrates... Today, we made the focus of Fitz’s workout his leg extension and inner thigh engagement. We make the connection through multiple different exercises so he can feel the relationship of his core to his lower body. This has improved massively over the past year, but in his words, it’s “better, but not good!”. I am also incorporating the @hyperice into our movement prep before getting into these exercises to foster greater muscle activation and mobility. The Hypervolt is a great addition to my practice especially for 71 year old dudes that still go to Judo and hold the title of athlete of the year in their high school back in the day!!! 🙋🏾‍♂️Here is my thought for the day: If you can keep the distance between what your athletes used to do “when they were young” and what they can do now at a minimum, they will keep coming back. The margin between where they WERE and where they ARE can be discouraging. Close the gap and they will tell their friends about you like you are the secret to their success- because you are! #realmendopilates #reidmethodpilates #personalvictory #pilates #mendopilates powered by #2xu (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_QfSLAWZA/?igshid=c94o1hm4gie7

I am back in the Lab this morning. Three days of #canfitpro2019 conference is done for me and now I have to get my mind set on digging deeper with my Pilates. I have a Pilates for Sport Workshop coming up Monday. @brendafreemanpilates @pilatesmethod @s6fitness ⬇️⬇️ I just like the ladder barrel for the way it can be used restoratively or to crush an athlete that thinks Pilates is for women and children. 👊🏾🏀🏈⚾️🎾 Here you go. #realmendopilates #reidmethodpilates #pilatesforeverybody #mendopilates Thank you @2xu apparel for the best pro-grade compression gear in the game. (at Mississauga, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Td99Igkzw/?igshid=1js6sw15f6ret

I got some work done in the Lab this morning before starting the Friday morning cadence of Starbucks and Martin Time. The kneeling side kick series is no joke! To the on-looker, you would think this is pretty basic. As I go through the mental checklist of long spine, back connection, powerhouse engaged, reaching through the extended leg to the crown of my head, resisting any rocking in my static upper body, while the lower body is dynamic... sweat cometh! If you’re not grunting, you’re not working. #realmendopilates #reidmethodpilates #pilatesforeverybody powered by @2xu_northamerica (at Mississauga, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0qIEWDA2lZ/?igshid=1l5xrdh3s7ffj

I may have taken a break from social media for 3 weeks but my athletes take no days off. In the traditional style, Mr Pilates would have multiple people on various apparatus working on their skills. Today, Anthony is working on length through his legs and proper back connection from his powerhouse, while Fitz also focuses on that two way stretch as he works through teaser progressions. Great work gentlemen. #bettereveryday #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lF_LsgAx2/?igshid=17e7ssfl8xwqw

Kim has a beautiful studio in Oakville called @heart_of_movement We had a chance to play yesterday! As I prepare for my advanced Pilates apprenticeship testout, Kim was my practice body to sharpen my verbal cues and hands on corrections. You did great, girl!!! Follow Kim at @heart_of_movement and check out her studio if you’re in the Oakville area. #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody #2xu (at Heart of Movement Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gKnkUgI_U/?igshid=5yghwdifyb1h

I had the opportunity to work on my verbal and tactile cues with Kim at her beautiful studio @heart_of_movement in Oakville. Practical test outs for the advanced Pilates apprenticeship at @lili_viola is coming soon! Great work, my friend! If you are in the Oakville area, check Kim’s studio out! #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilates #pilatesforeverybody #2xu #2xu_northamerica (at Heart of Movement Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gF63IAQe3/?igshid=x9lxxnih9o4j