BEE’S BLOG
Technique Tuesday: Postural Analysis
One of the foundational aspects to pilates is postural analysis. Because pilates is smart and purposeful, of course it starts with strong groundwork. This technique is available in mini or full private training sessions. More information regarding training here: STUDIO
Technique Tuesday: Side Plank
Exploring modifications in side plank this Technique Tuesday. Side plank builds endurance as the heart rate rises to hold balance from your crown to your heels, a true full body expression. Stacking your hand under the shoulder and following that line down to your stacked feet is the standard definition, displayed above. Let’s now look at ways to safely modify:
Kick standing your bottom leg to alleviate too much pressure on the stacked shoulder. Top leg is long or could be lifted up as you gain stability.
Sometimes simply coming down to a forearm can be much more comfortable, less angle and space from your mat. Keep practicing and focus on form and posture as you progressively get stronger. True athletes modify! Give yourself permission today,
#YESYOUCAN - BEE
In The Kitchen: Protein Bar
I love love love Perfect Bars, which you can find in the refrigerated section of many grocers. However, sometimes they are too big for a pre workout snack. I also wanted to make a cleaner version that was dairy free with lower sodium and sugar. This recipe is great because it has very few ingredients and they store in the freezer for longer shelf life.
1 part almond flour*
1 part nut butter
honey & salt (if desired)
dark chocolate chips
(if desired)
plant protein powder (if desired)
Press into a lined loaf pan and chill. Cut desired size squares without letting knife go all the way through. Store in freezer safe container, breaking off squares to eat.
*safe to eat raw
Depending on the oil content of the nut butter chosen, you may need less or more almond flour. I chose to mix my dark chocolate chips into the ‘batter’, but you could wait and press them into the top when you flip the mold out before cutting. The freezer not only allows you to keep them longer, but they taste so much better chilled! Enjoy… BEE