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COVID-19 UPDATE for Studio and Classes
COVID-19 UPDATE for Studio and Classes Your is paramount at Betsy Walker Wellness and Core Align Pilates. As I closely monitor developments of COVID-19 I’m taking extra precautions to help keep everyone as safe as possible. Here is what I’m doing to decrease the spread of any illness: Based on the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control, Betsy Walker has instituted additional precautions to ensure the safety of our community. • All Students and guests are asked to sanitize hands upon entering the studio (hand sanitizer will be readily available) • We will routinely clean bathrooms & frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as...
Read MorePreventing Osteoporosis & Fractures… How To Avoid Brittle Bones
Preventing Osteoporosis & Fractures…how to Avoid Brittle Bones Did you know … 70% of people over 65 with osteoporosis have never been screened and don’t know they have it? AND There are more osteoporosis related fractures yealy than breast cancer, strokes, and heart attacks combined? Osteoporosis is not just a disease of old people or of women. People of all ages can have low bone density including men and young adults. Children’s poor diets and lack of activity will give them a greater chance of having low bone density at a younger age. We reach the peak of our bone mass at about age 30. How might you know if you should be concerned about...
Read More11 Powerful Natural Antibiotics from Our Kitchen
ha Recently people talk more about the beneficial effects of the healing plants, and some of them are even called natural antibiotics. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.forhealthbenefits.com My Family and I have discovered many benefits of plants and natural remedies. It pays to be informed and educate yourself before the need arises. I also enjoy sharing what I learn with my friends and clients so they can live a healthier and more vibrant life. See on Scoop.it – pilates Please Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to...
Read MoreEssential Oils for Fitness
Essential Oils For Fitness Interview with Adam Ringham Essentially Fit Essential Oils For Physical Fitness, Weight Training and Weight Management Have you ever wondered why you need a cup of coffee every morning and then that coke or mountain dew during the afternoon? Maybe you are a full blown addict. We all know these things are not good for us, but how do we get out of the habit of artificially boosting our energy to get us through and still get through our day? I encourage you to begin anew and learn how to use essential oils for fitness and find yourself not needing those nasty drinks to pep you up anymore. On July 21, @ 12 pm MST (recorded Link) I will...
Read MoreRemoving Toxins & Weight Loss
What does Removing the Toxins from our Bodies have to do with Weight loss? Toxins are making us fat and sick. Our bodies store toxic chemicals in our fat cells to protect our organs. The more toxins we take in the more we gain weight. In this study by the Environmental Working Group, research discovered that even our babies have 287 chemicals in their umbilical cords at birth. Of those 180 are known to cause cancer…217 are toxic to brain and nervous system…208 cause birth defects… If you are are having troubles with your immune system, energy level and focus or if you’re beginning to have health issues chances are you need to reduce the toxins in...
Read MoreGain Height Through Pilates Posture
What does Posture have to do with height? Have you ever heard the saying, “Doing Pilates will make you taller?” In reality Pilates teaches you to hold your optimal height. When you use the core muscles unconsciously after a regular Pilates practice you will stand as tall as you were built to be. Don’t allow your body to be pulled closer to the ground for another day! Here is an article teaching some useful exercises to elongate your spine and build muscle. http://bit.ly/spinalelongation While these exercises are great, if you low bone density avoid any forward bending, rotation or side-bending especially if you are de-conditioned. For those...
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