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Author: Christine Binnendyk

5 Minutes: Ab Series on the Ball

December 9, 2021 Christine Binnendyk

Today's 5 minutes focuses on maintaining control over the curve of your low back during The Abdominal Series. Sometimes, it's tempting to GO BIG, because your body will physically go there. Wait for it: just because you can, doesn't mean you should! How to tell if it's ok to MOVE BIG: You're NOT teeter-tottering on… Continue reading 5 Minutes: Ab Series on the Ball

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5 Minutes: Spine Rotation Magic Tricks

December 2, 2021 Christine Binnendyk

Today's 5 minutes incorporates two Magic Tricks to improve your Spine Rotation in both the lower spine and the thoracic spine. This series includes: Knee Flops Upper Body Clam Shell Click here for the Spine Rotation Magic Tricks video When should you do this tricks? anytime you're feeling "bound up" and you notice you're losing the… Continue reading 5 Minutes: Spine Rotation Magic Tricks

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5 Minutes: Spine Extension Upgrade

November 18, 2021 Christine Binnendyk

Today's 5 minutes incorporates several Magic Tricks to improve your Spine Extension -- the ability to stand tall and eventually.....backbend! This series includes: Camel Pose Assessment Magic Squat Front thigh rollout (you need a foam roller) Single Leg Kick Collar Bone Zone heater Rib Rub heater Head Turns Camel Pose Re-Assessment Click here for the… Continue reading 5 Minutes: Spine Extension Upgrade

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Daily 5 Minutes of Pilates #5

November 4, 2021 Christine Binnendyk

0Everybody needs a Daily 5-minute Pilates session! Yes, on top of coming to class! This week, we're working on Standing Footwork series A. It'd be handy if you had something to grab onto like: a kitchen counter, a chair back or a cane. This series includes Upright Pilates Plie Nope, don't hinge forward -- mimic… Continue reading Daily 5 Minutes of Pilates #5

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Daily 5 Minutes of Pilates #4

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Christine Binnendyk

Everybody needs a Daily 5-minute Pilates session! Yes, on top of coming to class! This week, we're working on opening your low back so that it's not restricting your ability to move. How often do adults rotate their spines? Hmmmmm, usually not a lot. Yup, that's where we're going this week! I used a posture… Continue reading Daily 5 Minutes of Pilates #4

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