Through years of dancing and using my body, I’ve had my share of foot injuries. After suffering a dropped metatarsal, I saw Dr. Novella in New York City. He helped me avoid surgery with preventative foot strengthening exercise. I now incorporate these as well as others from Irene Dowd and Deborah Lessen into my daily life and Pilates classes at Mind Your Body NYC. Here are a few for your review. I hope you find these Pilates foot exercises helpful!
What is your favorite Pilates footwork/ foot strengthening exercise?
Mind Your Body introduces *NEW* Pilates Arcs in our NYC Pilates classes.
Classes are being offered on Mondays at 1:30 pm & Thursdays at 11:45 am.
The Arc is lightweight Pilates equipment you can use to strengthen and tone your abdominals, stretch and strengthen your spine, and get a great overall workout. Just a few sessions on the Pilates Arc will improve how your body looks, feels, and performs.
If you are new to Pilates, the Arc will introduce you to the many benefits of the Pilates method.
If you are an experienced Pilates practitioner, it will help you to deepen your core work and your class work.
Here’s what some of our Pilates UES clients have said.
“I really like the arc. My mid back is very tight so it is a challenge but I think the arc quickly opens it up. I think it is great to keep challenging the body in a different way!” ~Patricia
“I liked the arc class; it was a good challenge. It really works the lower back so I think you need to be ready for lots of lower back work. I think this is for intermediate/ advanced Pilates people.” ~Meghan
Have you used the Arc in class? Leave your feedback in the comments section!
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