In this episode, Mike and Todd are joined by Pilates instructor and dancer Christina Merrill. Christina is a certified Pilates instructor and teaches weekly at Performance. Christina is an expert in the field of Pilates and discusses the history of Pilates, differences between Yoga and Pilates, and who should incorporate Pilates into their fitness and health routine. To reach out to Christina about Pilates or send a comment, send an email to podcast@performance-pt.com.
Introduction
Special guest intro – Christina Merrill
Pilates and how she got started
Contrology was original name for Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates
Eventually changed to Pilates
Christina and history of Pilates
Variety in instruction and training in Pilates
There are 3 types of Pilates
Classical Pilates, contemporary Pilates, and clinical Pilates
Christina is contemporary Pilates certified
Reformer pilates
Time under tension and muscle fatigue
Megaformer Pilates
Pilates versus Yoga
Pilates is movement based where Yoga is poses
Posture is important
Cadillac Pilates unit
Breathing cues
Diaphragmatic breath
“Blowing out candles”
Pilates for the athlete
Athletes and golfers using Pilates to improve core
Males vs females in Pilates
Mat pilates in younger population
Pilates in Performance
Pilates case studies
Males have the biggest room for improvement
Incorporating pilates into rehab and injury prevention
Not forcing into movements
Pilates is dynamic not static
Slowly building and gradually building
Individual Pilates is always going to be more focused on you
Pilates via telehealth sessions
Keep the core going during the session