The change in weather over the last week has us excited about unbundling ourselves from our sweaters and winter coats. We can finally relax our cold shoulders away from our ears, spend more time outdoors, and be ready to “spring” into action with any activity that comes our way. To prepare you for this, we have included a video with one of the most effective stretches you can do.
When your flexibility is limited, it can lead to whole-body discomfort and make daily tasks difficult. Whether your goal is to be able to put on your shoes without straining your back, not feel so stiff while you’re in your office chair, or be flexible enough to move your body around in any which way and not get hurt, doing active stretches is essential. If you want to dive deeper into flexibility, check out our Flexibility Pilates program to strengthen your muscles while increasing range of motion.
Passive stretching is what we traditionally think of when we picture a stretch. Imagine an old gym class manual of someone bending over and touching their toes and holding that position. Conversely, active stretching is where we engage the muscles (long and short) while we keep it moving. It teaches your muscles to be strong in lengthened positions and creates muscle memory so you can access these positions with more ease more regularly.
Flexibility is about being able to move more, so click the video below and follow along!
Not all exercises are right for every body. Please ask your Pilates practitioner if these exercises are right for your goals or contact us here!
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Rebecca Lubart is the founder and CEO of Dynamic Body Pilates, a one-on-one Pilates studio in New York City specializing in chronic pain, movement challenges, and healthy aging. With 20 years of experience teaching Pilates, Rebecca helps people better understand how their bodies move—and how strength, mobility, balance, and coordination work together.
Her approach grew in part from her own recovery from a traumatic injury and the search for more effective, whole-body solutions to persistent pain. She founded Dynamic Body Pilates in 2012 to bring that approach to others. Today, Rebecca and her team help clients move with greater comfort, confidence, and independence through highly individualized Pilates and movement education.