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...
by Ronda Priestner | Feb 24, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
Great move for the Busy day! One leg Bridges: laying on back (supine spine) knees bent-Keeping heels of your feet lined up with your sit bones. Lead your pelvis up into a neutral bridge.Keep the image of a small ball in your inner thighs, gently squeeze you inner...
by Ronda Priestner | Feb 8, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
Keep your lunches, healthy, easy and convenient anytime, anywhere. When creating sustainable strategies with clients one saying rings true: Fail to plan, Plan to fail. This week’s organic lunch in a jar: Wild shrimp with Meyers lemon and olive oil, ruby red...
by Ronda Priestner | Feb 1, 2014 | Ronda's Blog
NEED SOME ENERGY? TRY THIS INSTEAD OF THAT AFTERNOON COFFEE: Cat Stretch Setup: Get into a quadruped position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Your trunk is stable and in a neutral position. Exhale and draw your lumbar...
by Ronda Priestner | Jan 17, 2014 | Nutrition/Wellness, Ronda's Blog
Two steps to a slimmer you! Step One: Cool Down Inflammation, and Burn Off the Fat Research now supports the fact that there is a direct relationship between chronic inflammation and weight gain. The result is a vicious cycle that most dieters never end up escaping....