03/28/2026
I have so much to say about this video... where do I start....
..the "drag" of the wheels..how my legs have been so sore this week it hurt to walk up and down my home steps..the relaxing sounds of the springs and the straps..the amount of concentration, control, and coordination..could you image if I actually demonstrated exercises in real time like this in class
So I'll elaborate now...
~This machine has just the right drag...it is known in Pilates for way the wheels maybe get a little stuck or caught as you're moving...it adds to your sensory input to manage your body and the machine
~my legs could be sore for numerous reasons - first of all = this week is jumpboard (ouch), I am coming back from 2 weeks away from a full teaching schedule, I had 2 dance rehearsals on top of jumping back into teaching, and teaching advanced ballet after a break is always a kick in the butt (let's be real!)
~I love the silence of the studio and the mental focus allowing you to hear the eclectic sounds that naturally come from the Reformers = my peace
~I love trying to work as slow as possible hence the concentration, the control, and the coordination that goes into developing clarity and precision in the moves
~when I work on my own I work extremely controlled - but often times it usually takes me 1/3 less of the time to complete on my own than when I teach a lesson plan...I believe this is due to my seamless and smooth transitions...I work symmetrically and diligently through each transition...I am thoughtout about my next move and how I will get there...and I don't add any extra steps or adjustments...I drop the ropes at the same time, I pick up and put my feet down at the same time...I set myself perfectly for the next exercises to minimize sloppy transitions or sloppy setups
~I rarely demonstrate exercises in class - because I want you to get the most out of your hour...and if I do demonstrate I try to do it quickly because I know you are eager to get on and try it for yourself...I personally like to see movement performed before I do it... I am a visual learner and would rather see a movement than be informed - this is often frowned upon...we are often taught as instructors to not perform exercises with our class or students...instead we are to observe and offer hands on cues for feedback. I understand that aspect, although, I personally believe you can learn a lot from "seeing" and observing an instructor perform the exercise.
What most surprises you about this content and my explanation?
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