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I have a 58 year old client who wants to reduce her hip measurements of 42.5 inches.
Weight Loss
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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
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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
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Asked by mary damiani
2204 days ago
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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
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Whats the best program for muscle imbalance of the extremities? Ex. Right arm is bigger than the left.
Exercise programming
Strength Training
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Asked by
Marie Chris Sison
1761 days ago
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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
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Client of mine has trouble going upstairs? Suggestions for workout corrective exercises and why this may be happening?
Exercises
Corrective Exercise
Client Advice
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Asked by
Michelle Guerrero
1757 days ago
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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
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New client with carpal tunnel. Do's & Don'ts
Injury
Client Advice
Exercise programming
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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
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What is your favorite core exercise?
Core
Core Exercises
Core Training
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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
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Asked by
Gretchen Eisenberg
2516 days ago
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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
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What are the best post meniscus surgery Pilates exercises?
Pilates
knee injury
knee exercises
Exercises
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Asked by
Laury Klasky
2330 days ago
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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
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Any suggestions on the best exercises for a bad knee?
knee
Corrective Exercise
knee injury
knee exercises
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Asked by Helen Velasquez
2842 days ago
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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
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How do you approach price increases with your clients?
Business: Personal Training
Rates
Clients
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Asked by Jenny Crawshaw
2806 days ago
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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
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