by Don Spence | Sep 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Well, yes and yes! At Big Toe Studio we answer the often repeated question, “Will I lose weight doing Pilates?” with the answer, “Weight loss begins in the kitchen.” Our philosophy is, if you feel better you will make healthier choices. ...
by Don Spence | Sep 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pilates is a wonderful form of exercise that has proved its effectiveness for decades. As the popularity of Pilates exercises continue to grow so does the many opportunities to create unnecessary soft tissue problems for the average client. That is the very reason Big...
by Don Spence | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
As Pilates continues to grow in popularity there appears to be many variations of the strict classical method of Pilates training emerging into the mainstream interpretation of how to teach Pilates to students. While recognizing that these variations of teaching...
by Don Spence | Dec 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
I enjoyed posting this to Big Toe Studio’s Facebook account and thought it would be nice to put on our Blog page………Brrrrr! Winter chill has finally arrived! Our Pilates students are enjoying the Hot Stones on they’re cold fingers...
by Don Spence | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Why Pilates? Simply put, Pilates is effective, time smart and delivers amazing results! What separates Pilates from the many choices presented by other exercise routines is the valid movement science behind the effective organization of exercise patterns. Pilates is...
by Don Spence | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Fay V. Porter, LMT Pilates is a physical fitness system designed in the early 20th century by German-born Joseph Hubertus Pilates (December 9, 1883- October 9, 1967). His father was a famous prize-winning gymnast, and his mother was a naturopath. Joseph was sickly...
by Don Spence | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Fay V. Porter, LMT Classical Pilates developed out of Joseph Pilates’ original students, with classes following a set format from which there is ideally no deviation or modification. Classical Pilates also supports and develops a different structure of body...
by Don Spence | Mar 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Fay Porter, LMT Self-Massage is a fantastic opportunity to give yourself the gift of daily self-care. With a little intention and creativity, you will find that you have many opportunities throughout the day to help decrease your stress, decrease your pain, and to...
by Don Spence | Mar 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Self-Massage for Self Care—The Benefits Fay Porter, LMT Massage is an important aspect of any self care routine, but it doesn’t have to be isolated to the massage studio a couple of times a month. The benefits of Swedish massage are available to you in your own home...
by Don Spence | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Fay Porter, LMT It can be so difficult when we’re going through a traumatic time. Whether it’s a divorce or the loss of a loved one, stress, anxiety, and depression can all take their toll on our productivity and patience levels. This is hard because...
