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Karin Singleton

Raleigh, NC 27612-3431
www.meltnc.com
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What was your favorite Pilates class and why?

PilatesClasses
3 Answers | Asked by Sarah Artha Negara 678 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 677 days ago
At the last IDEA Convention, I took a class with Katherine and Kimberley Corp. They taught Mat Pilates using a device ca... read more

How do you encourage your clients to give you referrals?

Personal TrainingBusiness: Personal TrainingBusiness
15 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 758 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 677 days ago
I don't. As things turned out, I seem to have my clients for a very long time, several for 10 years and lo... read more

Any info on parkinson's and pilates?

Pilates
3 Answers | Asked by Mark Harrison 678 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 678 days ago
Hello Mark, I have been working with a gentleman with Parkinson's for 12 year. I had actually worked with h... read more

Why do I get incredibly tired after I eat meals?

Nutrition Food
10 Answers | Asked by Karisa K 678 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 678 days ago
Hello Karisa, I would suggest that you address this question to a doctor. While getting a little tired afte... read more

Do You Ever Give Your Clients Gifts Or Birthday Cards?

Personal Training
12 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 758 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 679 days ago
Absolutely. I pride myself that I do not forget the birthday of a client. They alwyas get a card. If it is a client who ... read more

How Do You Start The Training Program For Severely Obese Clients?

ObesityPersonal TrainingProgram Design
11 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 758 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 679 days ago
After having obtained the necessary approval from the physician, I perform an assessment that is usually very curtailed.... read more

Has anyone ever had to remove a long time instructor from a class?

Management
12 Answers | Asked by Maggie Barclay 679 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 679 days ago
Does the facility have a policy how to handle employees that do not perform at the level expected of them? Usually, you ... read more

MY FIRST QUESTION - Should parents lose custody of obese kids?

ObesityChildren
9 Answers | Asked by Jason Martuscello 679 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 679 days ago
Thanks for the question, Jason. It forced me to think it through more thoroughly. You hit a real hot button with your fi... read more

What are some favorite strategies for teaching successful multi-level classes?

Exercise programmingGroup FitnessProgram Design
11 Answers | Asked by Elaine Tarantin O'Brien, MAPP 745 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 680 days ago
I have an additional point to all those already made: I remind people that an exercise class - whatever the format may b... read more

What are some of your favorite strategies for helping clients improve posture?

PostureAerobic Exercise
15 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 758 days ago
Answered by Karin Singleton 680 days ago
I tell people to locate the spot where the skull meets the spine. It's a place they can feel. Then I ask them to try to ... read more
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What are the recommended exercises for a baby boomer woman with ruptured discs in neck?

Hi Judith, I suggest to put this question to the physician or physical therapist of your client. ... read more

Are any in-home personal trainer's using "rock tape" or kinesiology tape in place of neoprene sleeves?

hi Carla, it would be outside the scope of MY practice. However, I could imagine that a physical therapist ... read more

Any organizations That Pay for your Exams & CECs

Hello, you may get lucky that a potential employer will pay for part of it. Most do not; some may subsidize... read more

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Karin's Recent Blog Posts

The Battle of the Rollers

posted on May 11, 2013

Aging Gracefully? Are You Kidding?

posted on April 26, 2013

"Walter" Magazine

posted on April 11, 2013
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