by Ronda Priestner | May 29, 2018 | Pilates
Dear Fitwisers, Teaching children Pilates can be so beneficial for them on many levels. It helps teach coordination, control, patience, dedication, body awareness, and best of all… How to develop a respect for your body. Read the following article about how...
by Ronda Priestner | May 22, 2018 | Pilates
Dear Fitwisers, Pilates is the the perfect form of cross training for all types of athletes. Runners find it particularly helpful for stretching and strengthening muscles that get both under and overused with regular running. Strengthening your core is also incredibly...
by Ronda Priestner | Jan 25, 2018 | Rehabilitation
Dear FitWisers, Knee injuries and instability is something that many of us are all too familiar with. Dealing with them can be challenging and Pilates can be and incredible form of exercise to do to get you back on track post injury. Check out this study to read about...
by Ronda Priestner | Jan 18, 2018 | Nutrition/Wellness, Ronda's Blog
Dear Fitwisers, The New Year has us all thinking about how we can revamp and improve our lives. If it has not crossed your mind yet, think the following: SUGAR. It affects nearly every system of our bodies and can drastically change your mood (and not for the...
by Ronda Priestner | Jan 8, 2018 | Pilates
We all know that becoming a teenager is a challenging time in a person’s life both physically and emotionally. Our bodies are constantly changing and growing. Our bones and posture begin to set in place and connection to where our bodies are in space becomes...
by Ronda Priestner | Jan 1, 2018 | Pilates
Pilates is an incredible form of cross-training for any athlete, but Runners find that Pilates offers an incredible amount of core strength and support that helps keep them from getting injured. Check out this article for some simple Pilates based exercises that you...
by Ronda Priestner | Dec 27, 2017 | Nutrition/Wellness, Rehabilitation
It’s that time of the year: the winter blues will affect between 3-6 percent of the general population. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common occurence for many and can really affect the quality of your life. Exercise is one of the most commonly overlooked...
by Ronda Priestner | Dec 18, 2017 | Recipes
The holiday season is upon us. The holiday parties and festivities have begun and it can be an incredibly challenging time of year to make sure you are filling your body with healthy fuel. This is a simple, healthy, and delicious snack to help keep you energized...
by Ronda Priestner | Mar 3, 2016 | Nutrition/Wellness, Recipes
As we emerge out of winter into longer, sunny spring days, the opportunity to bare our skin can make us more body-conscious than ever. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to take advantage of the season’s nutrient-dense foods, otherwise known as super foods. These super...
by Ronda Priestner | Jul 8, 2014 | Nutrition/Wellness, Ronda's Blog
If eating organic and healthy is a weekly challenge for you, I have an answer. Salad in a jar. You may layer these salads with any combination that suits your palate. The rule of thumb is to put your protein or dressing( I use olive oil and lemon) at the bottom...
