by Ronda Priestner | May 16, 2014 | Pilates, Ronda's Blog
Pilates has become a common way to exercise. Pilates is a technique that focuses on core strengthening, balance, and flexibility. These principles are some of the same principles used in the rehabilitation of many common orthopedic problems. Therefore, Pilates is more...
by Ronda Priestner | May 9, 2014 | Recipes
This baked riff on ratatouille may look sophisticated, but it’s surprisingly simple. Serve it for brunch or at dinner parties — and save leftovers to eat straight out of the dish by the forkful. Yield Serves 8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
by Ronda Priestner | May 2, 2014 | Nutrition/Wellness, Ronda's Blog
A simple reminder of your “to do” list can help you stay focused and take care of business each and every day. And that’s the key to staying lean for life… consistency. To help remind you, I made a simple checklist that you can print out and attach to your fridge or...
by Ronda Priestner | Apr 25, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
The Barre Work-out craze is still going strong for a good reason—the sculpting power of ballet-inspired exercises is undeniable. In this no-impact work-out, you’ll perform a high number of reps of each move to help lift, shape, and define the areas we envy the...
by Ronda Priestner | Apr 17, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
Strengthening exercises for the Spinal Extensors (Erector Spine) This bundle of muscle and tendons line and support the spine, most notably at the lower back. These muscles are used in everything from maintaining proper spinal alignment to flexing and extending the...
by Ronda Priestner | Apr 9, 2014 | Recipes
Super alkaline foods The beauty of super foods is that they are nutritionally economical. Instead of packing a hefty lunch, we can get ample vitamins and minerals from a few clever combinations, since these foods deliver more nourishment and benefits per calorie than...
by Ronda Priestner | Apr 2, 2014 | Videos
Here’s the video number 8 in a 9 part series in the Fitwise Pilates studio in El Cerrito, California.
by Ronda Priestner | Mar 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
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by Ronda Priestner | Mar 12, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
Stretch your quads, hip flexors + chest with DANCER’S POSE: Setup: Stand in front of a wall with your hips squared and your left hand resting on the wall for support. Using your right hand, grasp your right foot from behind, with your right shoulder externally...
by Ronda Priestner | Mar 4, 2014 | Pilates, Ronda's Blog
Pilates can really make a difference in your health without taking a toll on your body. A refreshing mind-body workout By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely in tune with...
