Susan Markle Pilates

08/02/2018

Happy to be featured in the Grant Ranch Magazine as their Sponsor Spotlight this month!
Come to the studio and check out a session for yourself!

06/01/2018

AHHH….Amazing short box work on the Pilates Reformer. This video is showing work with lateral flexion and rotation of the spine to strengthen the abdominals( especially the obliques) and the rotators of the spine, and to develop trunk stabilization.

28/12/2017

The family that works out together has FUN together !! These long time followers in my Pilates mat class represent 3 generations !! Way to ROCK it Judy, Karla and Brandie! You guys are awesome.

21/12/2017

Nothing better than an impromptu post Pilates workout celebration. This is how we roll at Susan Markle Pilates. We are a family!

08/12/2017

This beautiful shot is of my hard-working and dedicated client, Anca. Awesome work for shoulder girdle stability, stretching the lateral line of the body, and oblique strengthening.

01/12/2017

"Elephant On The Chair" move requires deep abdominal engagement, shoulder girdle stability and stamina! What a way to start the weekend!

01/09/2017

One of my favorite things about teaching Pilates is the amazing community of people it has brought into my life. Cheers to Lisa Bucci and Jane Vigil .... long time clients and friends!!! It was a GREAT ride last weekend! Thanks for another wonderful memory!

05/08/2017

This is one of my favorite rides through the Ken Caryl Valley and into Deer Creek Canyon. I’m riding with less tension in my shoulders and neck thanks to my understanding of the pilates principles and how I can stabilize my shoulder girdle. In addition, due to the deep intrinsic core training through pilates, my low back is never sore, allowing me to stay in that “riding position” for long periods! www.susanmarklepilates.com

21/07/2017

Hips Hip Hips…Again!

Last week I spoke of my obsession with hips that move well. Having balance between strength and flexibility at the hip joint creates efficient movement. I posted an article about the importance of using the hips during the golf swing.

While hiking last weekend,I rediscovered the importance of good hip mechanics in order to save my knees (one of which has had 2 surgeries). Here’s the tip: When taking a step, focus on the backside of your leg (vs the front of the hip and knee).Visualize a string that attaches the back of your heel to the the top of your thigh and when stepping engage that “back line of your leg.” Using the hamstrings and hip extensor muscles will help to alleviate knee pain.

I’m pictured here at Chicago Lakes in the Mt Evans wilderness area….a hard hike, but oh so worth it!! I took my hiking poles, but saved my knees by moving mindfully!

10/07/2017

It’s All About your Hips!

Being a person that likes to analyze movement, I have found myself recently obsessed with hips! The hip joint is the ball and socket joint connecting the upper leg bone to the pelvis. Stability and powerful musculature at this joint are essential for standing, walking and a variety of sports. In addition, good range of motion at the hip joint is critical so as to not affect nearby structures like the low back and knee.

Because Pilates works towards creating symmetry between strength and flexibility of our hips, a person who practices pilates regularly will move more efficiently and completely at this joint.

Attached is a link to an article on the golf swing, it references the importance of hip mobility in the game of golf. Come check out a FREE introduction to the Pilates Method and improve your golf game too!

http://www.golf.com/instruction/2017/02/07/driving-tips-shoot-hips-extra-power

To maximize your swing speed and unlock 15 to 20 extra yards, you need to engage your hips more on the downswing.