April Estrada

Two exercises that many people avoid, dread, or swear their knees just don't like. Here's what I want you to know: your knees are usually not the problem. The problem is often a lack of information about what your body is supposed to be doing. Both lunges and scooter are single-leg exercises. That means one leg is responsible for stabilizing your entire body while the other leg moves. That's a big job. When nobody explains how to create that stability, the knee often starts compensating. It...

At first glance, they don't seem all that exciting. They can feel challenging. They require balance. They make your legs work. And unlike some exercises, they don't hide the fact that one side of your body might be stronger than the other. That's exactly why we do them. They Build Real-World Strength Both lunges and scooter are single-leg exercises, which means one leg is doing most of the work while the other leg assists with movement. Why does that matter? Because life rarely happens with...

Summer in Michigan hits different. People get outside. They hike, bike, paddleboard, golf, chase their kids around. Movement stops being something you schedule and starts being something you just do. Which is exactly why this is the worst time to let your Pilates practice slide. Reformer Pilates isn’t a replacement for the activities you love. It’s the foundation underneath all of them. The stability work you do on the reformer every week? That’s what keeps you upright on a paddleboard when...