Questions & Answers by Jennifer Adolfs

I have a 58 year old client who wants to reduce her hip measurements of 42.5 inches.

Weight Loss Client Advice Exercise programming

6 Answers | Asked by tonia zaloumis 1697 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1692 days ago

As a Pilates Instructor some of the best exercises for the hips, both strength and to reduce inches are the Side Kick Se... read more

I am a 51 year old woman who is beginning her workout to increase bone density. Anyone have specific ideas of where to start?

Strength Training Cardiovascular Training Exercise programming Health Women/Women's Health Issues

8 Answers | Asked by mary damiani 2204 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1752 days ago

I am a Pilates instructor and there is much flexion, rotation, and side bending in the classic exercise repetoire, howev... read more

Whats the best program for muscle imbalance of the extremities? Ex. Right arm is bigger than the left.

Exercise programming Strength Training

6 Answers | Asked by Marie Chris Sison 1761 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1755 days ago

The answer here can be as simple as exercising the limbs individually. For example I have more strength in my left leg ... read more

Client of mine has trouble going upstairs? Suggestions for workout corrective exercises and why this may be happening?

Exercises Corrective Exercise Client Advice

7 Answers | Asked by Michelle Guerrero 1757 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1755 days ago

Can they get up and down out of a chair easily? That might be a good starting point... just chair stands. It may be h... read more

New client with carpal tunnel. Do's & Don'ts

Injury Client Advice Exercise programming

4 Answers | Asked by Kerry Walsh 1756 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1755 days ago

As a Pilates Instructor if we do any kneeling or plank type exercises I have them use a yoga block or hold dumbells to k... read more

What is your favorite core exercise?

Core Core Exercises Core Training

31 Answers | Asked by Monica Foster 2666 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1755 days ago

A side plank really targets the weaker oblique muscles for me!
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What are your favorite workouts for your senior clients?

Older Adults Balance

12 Answers | Asked by Gretchen Eisenberg 2516 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1755 days ago

I am a Pilates Instructor and the spring tension I use with them on the equipment unloads and opens the joints so they f... read more

What are the best post meniscus surgery Pilates exercises?

Pilates knee injury knee exercises Exercises

7 Answers | Asked by Laury Klasky 2330 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 1755 days ago

I have had a torn meniscus myself, as well as several clients. We do very light spring tension for footwork on the refo... read more

Any suggestions on the best exercises for a bad knee?

knee Corrective Exercise knee injury knee exercises

9 Answers | Asked by Helen Velasquez 2842 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 2805 days ago

My favorite for knee weakness and injury to get back in business is: Sitting with your feet flat on the f... read more

How do you approach price increases with your clients?

Business: Personal Training Rates Clients

8 Answers | Asked by Jenny Crawshaw 2806 days ago

Answered by Jennifer Adolfs 2805 days ago

I directly tell them that my hourly rates will be increasing by so much and give them a date at least 3 months in advanc... read more