What springs do I need for this exercise? pilates equipment s m a r t training Aug 03, 2022

One of the most asked questions from Pilates studio clients and studio equipment teacher trainees is “what springs do I need for this exercise?”. The short answer is of course “whatever spring best facilitates the acquisition of the exercise objectives”. However, such an...

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What is the purpose of an exercise? functional movement s m a r t training Aug 02, 2022

This vlog post is from a tutorial previously only available in our professional membership area. However, we feel this is such an important topic we wanted to raise greater awareness to the importance and relevance of individualised approaches to exercise prescription and...

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Biopsychosocial approaches for injured performers injury recovery s m a r t training well-being Jun 18, 2022

In this article we discuss utilising biopsychosocial frameworks for effective diagnosis, treatment, and recovery planning for injured dancers and athletes.

Experiencing an injury can evoke a range of difficult emotions and potentially lead to negative psychological responses and...

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Pontificating Posture alignment functional movement well-being Jun 10, 2022

Posture is a concept most of us will have been aware of from as far back as our earliest memories. Whether through direct or implied social instruction, the inference that it matters how we hold and conduct ourselves is imbedded in the psyche of most of us. Widely described as the position in...

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Enhancing Proprioception in Movement Teaching Environments neuromuscular s m a r t training Jun 10, 2022

The term proprioception has several interpretations, definitions and approaches purporting to enhance it, vary somewhat across research, clinical, and conditioning environments. This article intends to clarify the term and considers how proprioception can be approached by movement teachers and...

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