tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19212519446539395332024-03-18T22:44:03.374-07:00SMART PILATESfor Pilates Enthusiasts & Pilates TeachersAnne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-50175506664064195182010-04-14T07:40:00.000-07:002010-04-14T07:40:18.476-07:00Smart Pilates OnlineHi everyone,<br />
I decided to pop into my old blog for a second and tell anyone still following me here to check out my new home(s):<br />
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If you are a Pilates Teacher, have been thinking about becoming one or simply want to peek inside this unique industry, check out my new sit focused on much of the same topics from this site: pilates career development, pilates business ideas, and certification topics. Visit: <a href="http://www.smartpilatesonline.com/">www.smartpilatesonline.com</a>.<br />
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One of the first things you will notice is my upcoming program called Pilates Confidential. I have produced a unique video training series that will help you build & grow your own career with ease. The first release in this program series is the audio course <a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/pilates-confidential-audiobook/">Pilates Confidential: Survive Your Pilates Teacher Training</a>. <br />
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Here's what you will learn in the first training program:<br />
<h3><em>Here’s What You’re Going to Learn in the 45 Minute Pilates Confidential Audio Course:<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></em></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>The skills you need BEFORE you start your training</span></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>How to Choose the Right Program</span></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>Insight into the Pilates Career & Lifestyle</span></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>Getting the Most out of your Certification </span></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>Resources to help you make your decisions & get educated</span></strong></span></li>
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If want to become a Pilates Instructor, but aren't quite sure where to start, take a moment to download this audio course and in 45-minutes you will know exactly what to do next. <br />
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As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me with your questions! I will provide guidance and coaching to anyone who needs it!<br />
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MY SECOND HOME is at <a href="http://annesamoilov.com/">annesamoilov.com</a>.<br />
This site is dedicated to helping people find real life ways to get inspired, stay motivated and achieve their goals. Much of the self-help out there focuses on telling you what you are doing wrong instead of empowering you to find something that actually works. I never hold back -- I'll tell you if I go to In-n-Out burger or slip up and have a donut. This is real. I'm not going to pretend that I'm the perfect ideal model of health. I know that health is a process and I want to show you how to live in the moment--Become aware of your unhealthy habits and then teach you how to transcend these habits.<br />
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Visit my site: <a href="http://annesamoilov.com/">annesamoilov.com</a> and then sign up for my weekly <a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/subscribe-quick-byte/">newsletter The Quick Byte</a>.<br />
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Have a great day everyone and I will see you all soon!Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-67381072691708759652010-01-22T09:53:00.001-08:002010-01-22T09:53:16.480-08:00Are You Pushing Yourself Too Hard?
<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/paBvkpDoetIgrDehFGjplbGheFcoJwekglikgyyubqHxlgasaAzDnnJgraei/media_httpwwwannesamo_ooFnj.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="275" height="177"/> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/are-you-pushing-yourself-too-hard/">annesamoilov.com</a></div> <p>{How to know if you need to make some adjustments to your health & fitness focus!}</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/are-you-pushing-yourself-too-hard">Anne's posterous</a> </p> </div> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-74879201561561339602010-01-11T17:08:00.001-08:002010-01-11T17:08:34.333-08:00Do you like music during pilates class?
<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> 5 Workout Songs I'm Obsessed with Right Now <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=5_workout_songs_im_obsessed_with_right_now">dailyspark.com</a></div> <p>I'm FINALLY putting together a few different playlists for my mat and reformer classes. Do you like music during class? If so, what type or artists do you like to hear? After taking a great yoga class that played a mix of pop, classic oldies (ish), and hip hop, I was inspired to make my own list. I loved drowning out my constant mental commentary that doesn't let me relax too easily!</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/do-you-like-music-during-pilates-class">Anne's posterous</a> </p> </div> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-46533212888036901112010-01-10T08:07:00.001-08:002010-01-10T08:07:58.792-08:00About.com's Exercise of the Week~Love this set of exercises!
<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote><div><p><a href="http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesroutines/tp/reformer-footwork-on-mat.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/pilates/1/0/d/9/-/-/VlegsOut-170.jpg" align="right" alt="pilates exercise" /></a></p><p>I promised you we would do some serious working out in the new year, and now I post something about footwork? Guess what? This set is serious ab and leg work. If your <a href="http://pilates.about.com/od/gettingstarted/a/Pilates-Powerhouse.htm">Pilates powerhouse</a> went on vacation the past few weeks, it's going to have to come back quick. </p> <p><a href="http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesroutines/tp/reformer-footwork-on-mat.htm">Learn the Pilates Reformer Footwork Series on the Mat</a> </p> Have the Exercise of the Week, along with other great Pilates info, sent directly to you each week in the <a href="http://pilates.about.com/gi/pages/mmail.htm">Free Pilates Newsletter</a>. </div></blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://pilates.about.com/b/2010/01/05/exercises-of-the-week-reformer-footwork-on-the-mat.htm">pilates.about.com</a></div> <p>I'm so excited to share this post with you. If you aren't subscribed to get these latest workouts when she posts them, do yourself a favor and get on her mailing list. About.com always has great ways to fit pilates into your life. This is one of my personal favorites. I love doing Reformer on the Mat workouts and can't wait to share with my own pilates students!</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/aboutcoms-exercise-of-the-weeklove-this-set-o">Anne's posterous</a> </p> </div> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-42198008826564133672010-01-05T08:02:00.001-08:002010-01-05T08:02:34.386-08:00Balancing Pilates with your Commitments
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PilatesDigest/~3/eS7pldLSXSs/">feedproxy.google.com</a></div> <p>Check out this interesting account of a woman balancing her work as a Pilates Instructor and as a Mother...I love reading stories like this because they really hit home for me.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/balancing-pilates-with-your-commitments">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-45086015382795087812009-12-30T08:58:00.000-08:002009-12-30T08:58:41.848-08:00Ready to Rock Your Pilates Workout?If you are a pilates teacher, then you might use props from time to time in your class. There is no shortage of balls, rings, and other small items to help you and your client change their workouts slightly. Hopefully you don't rely on the props for all of the pilates exercises, but sometimes doing a ball workout or a foam roller workout is a fun way to shake things up.<br />
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I've found a great tool that I use in my own workouts (pilates, but also in my circuit training). There are a ton of pilates exercises you can do and your clients will get stronger and might want a pair for home!<br />
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</div><a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/valslide">The Valslides</a> are 2 sliding oblong discs. That's it. You place them under your feet or under your hands. They increase core work when doing stability exercises like plank, mountain climber, and some variations that will feel very familiar to you if you work on the reformer.<br />
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Some Tips on Using the <a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/valslide">Valslides</a> in a Pilates Workout:<br />
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1. Only use them if it will enhance the exercise you are trying to teach the client. Keep in mind this is a variation prop - not a modification prop. The exercises performed on the Valslides makes most moves more difficult. Start with the original pilates exercise and then add 1 or 2 valslides.<br />
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2. Use the Valslide if you can't get to a reformer or don't have room to cart your other balls, weights, etc. to your client. <br />
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3. Instruct your client (or yourself) to move from the center at all times. The pilates principles are even more important when using the Valslides. Breath, Control, Stability and Neutral Spine are really important things to cue and remind.<br />
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4. I typically do straight classical pilates exercises and then will do a series of 3-4 valslide exercises...then go right back to the classic, basic exercises. This helps the client get right back into the mindset that they are taking pilates not just getting a personal training session.<br />
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5. Don't be afraid to experiment!<br />
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6. Email Valerie Waters for additional exercise ideas. She is always there to help out and provide additional support to her valslide devotees!<br />
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Once you get the hang of using Valslides in your private sessions, try bringing them out in your small group classes. It's fun to jump off the reformer or wunda chair or from the mat and do a few challenging core exercises. Your clients will thank you for the change...and so will your body if you are doing them at home!<br />
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Also, let me know if you try them out! I love to know how people are using the valslide in their pilates classes. I think fusing traditional work with new fitness strategies really keeps in line with Joseph Pilates own spirit of invention. I could be wrong, but I do think he was open minded enough to discover new ways to get the work done and challenge the body. Are you? <br />
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For more articles that talk about how I started using Valslides, check out my main blog:<br />
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<a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/">Anne Samoilov Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/pilatesweightloss/">Pilates for Weight Loss </a>?Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-57089853524059471732009-12-28T14:37:00.001-08:002009-12-28T14:37:21.713-08:00The Benefits of Eye Focus During Pilates and Fitness Ab Work Exercises
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/JivEJAAcqbAbcwirGdusJxHIxndebvajkJAzhJrvwcbvdBxcomnsDhlhbzqx/media_httpwwwcenterwo_dwmfo.jpg.scaled1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/JivEJAAcqbAbcwirGdusJxHIxndebvajkJAzhJrvwcbvdBxcomnsDhlhbzqx/media_httpwwwcenterwo_dwmfo.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" height="250"/></a> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2009/12/21/the-benefits-of-eye-focus-during-pilates-and-fitness-ab-work-exercises/">centerworks.com</a></div> <p>{check out this interesting article from <a href="http://www.centerworks.com">http://www.centerworks.com</a> about using eye focus to enhance effectiveness of ab exercises} What are you looking at?</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/the-benefits-of-eye-focus-during-pilates-and">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-41390975189915259522009-12-20T07:45:00.001-08:002009-12-20T07:45:20.497-08:00Get Great Pilates Reformer Workout At Home! | Anne Samoilov Pilates
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote><div><p>(…even without expensive studio equipment)</p> <p>So, you’ve bought your reformer…Maybe it’s a home version of the studio machines you are used to working on. Maybe it’s a sub-$500 model that uses a bungee style chord instead of the springs. Maybe it’s a resistance band setup that hooks up to a door and mimics a reformer. Whatever you have chosen, I’m here to tell you that you still can get a great workout at home…</p> <p>Here are a few simple things to remember and try…the first one being my personal favorite!!</p> <ul> </ul><div><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=20"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-share-en.gif" border="0" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" width="125" /></a><p></p></div> <p></p> <p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/pilates+at+home" rel="tag" target="_self">pilates at home</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/pilates+home+reformer" rel="tag" target="_self">pilates home reformer</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/pilates+moves" rel="tag" target="_self">pilates moves</a></p> </div></blockquote><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.annesamoilov.com/pilates-reformer-home-workout/">annesamoilov.com</a></div> <p>{prompted by an email from an old schoolmate in Vermont!}</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/get-great-pilates-reformer-workout-at-home-an">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-2035240431796545972009-12-02T08:40:00.001-08:002009-12-02T08:40:04.218-08:00Pilates Shoppers Take Note
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> Here we are into the biggest shopping day of the year and it occurs to me that those of you not out fighting the crowds might like help figuring out what and how to buy for Pilates. <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://pilates.about.com/b/2009/11/27/pilates-shoppers-take-note.htm">pilates.about.com</a></div> <p>The About.com Pilates blog is a great resource if you're looking to learn more about pilates. Check out this post on buying pilates home equipment, pilates clothing, and pilates dvds!</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/pilates-shoppers-take-note">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-34017108050506916502009-11-19T09:20:00.001-08:002009-11-19T09:20:53.454-08:00One Nice Step Forward, One Small Step Back, and Redeeming Poor Choices
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <a href="http://onceuponadiet.blogspot.com/2009/11/one-nice-step-forward-one-small-step.html"><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/meHhDxfGarrudqvDyBmzBJkJihlrFJcJllmFFaIazcnmEyyiECbsvvdamtJa/media_httpi201photobucketcomalbumsaa204OnceUponADietprincessfairyHollyJones270by270jpg_enatydEyHDBrIlG.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="270" height="270"/> </a><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://onceuponadiet.blogspot.com/2009/11/one-nice-step-forward-one-small-step.html">onceuponadiet.blogspot.com</a></div> <p>Check out this blog post on a great website I like to visit every few days...Especially since it's almost Thanksgiving where Food is a main focus of the holiday. It's a good reminder that even if you do get off track, you can always get right back on at the next meal. Also, keep movement going. Take a Pilates Class, Go for a Hike, Start a New Home Workout program.</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/one-nice-step-forward-one-small-step-back-and">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-69313456976040892842009-11-16T16:49:00.001-08:002009-11-16T16:49:39.999-08:00Red Carpet Ready TV Episode 8 - Don't Miss This!
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <object data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7642995&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="280" width="500"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7642995&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" /></param></param></param></object><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://valeriewaters.com/2009/11/16/red-carpet-ready-tv-episode-8/">valeriewaters.com</a></div> <p>{go to Valerie's blog link and check this out. Red Carpet Ready TV was really inspiring and looks to continue that this year. Gratz Val!}</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/red-carpet-ready-tv-episode-8-dont-miss-this">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-59013625218854406702009-11-16T16:40:00.001-08:002009-11-16T16:40:47.898-08:00Your Healthy Thanksgiving!
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote><div><p>Ok, I need your help on TWO THINGS for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.<br /> <a href="http://www.cleaneatingmag.com"><img title="Clean eating Thanksgiving" src="http://www.annesamoilov.com/wp-content/themes/eos/images/2009-11-16_1440.png" height="185" alt="" width="153" /></a></p><p><br /> </p></div></blockquote> <p>{check out my latest post! I need your help coming up with a healthy Thanksgiving feast and workout plan for the 4 day weekend}</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/your-healthy-thanksgiving">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-56044612323508368882009-11-15T08:27:00.000-08:002009-11-15T08:27:57.700-08:00Starting Your Pilates Business Online?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7As2BIljRz5IKOxeDQKqOjM0Li_pPvxOCAVLZMoes70ZNADKh1cH43LMcwPuT_FdcqPeOpEHbSMaltlOcjp7vs7_YIrcmd9Y5g_vIqM4hwlbDxgnRWkMewh71yjjMAZsAP85bhUy3kTrO/s1600-h/30dc.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7As2BIljRz5IKOxeDQKqOjM0Li_pPvxOCAVLZMoes70ZNADKh1cH43LMcwPuT_FdcqPeOpEHbSMaltlOcjp7vs7_YIrcmd9Y5g_vIqM4hwlbDxgnRWkMewh71yjjMAZsAP85bhUy3kTrO/s320/30dc.png" /></a>If you just put up a website and are starting to build your business on the web, you probably aren't sure where to start. I know that's where I was only a few months ago.<br />
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There is a fabulous FREE training website that has helped me tremendously just understanding what it takes to get traffic and giving me tools to actually get that traffic. Even if you aren't a pilates instructor, you might want to push your studio over the top and get more visibility for your services. Maybe your web-person is already doing that for you. This training course is a great way for you to understand ways that you personally can build your business using free methods. <br />
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I'm not going to say free again, but check out the <a href="http://www.immediateedge.com/idev/idevaffiliate.php?id=523_6">Thirty Day Challenge</a>. You don't have to finish the course in 30 days but it gives you a step by step daily set of videos and instruction. The lessons are easy to follow and you can watch and re-watch the material. You can even download the lessons to your ipod or iphone. This is what I do to more complex lessons that I don't "get" the first time through.<br />
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Even though I have technically finished the Thirty Day Challenge, I'm only beginning my education, so join me!Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-24297968851700212032009-11-13T15:35:00.001-08:002009-11-13T15:35:57.223-08:00Almond Crusted Chicken
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <a href="http://thehealthyirishman.com/2009/11/almond-crusted-chicken/"><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/DlJIuBjCpbgsrDCGClgumJdbwqIeGaAylHFfivCoHdyAvfheqqptsDwgGpJH/media_httpfarm3staticflickrcom249941016993924a4d41890djpg_zrGnlFtJyFGaJBG.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" height="356"/> </a><div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://thehealthyirishman.com/2009/11/almond-crusted-chicken/">thehealthyirishman.com</a></div> <p>Thanks to Gavan at Healthy Irishman, today is another clean eating day for me!</p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/almond-crusted-chicken">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-73936399863838105032009-11-13T14:31:00.001-08:002009-11-13T14:31:26.162-08:00Taking My Own Pictures for Articles Finally!
<a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/w9Obn0EszEZiDubVyP8L21REbuCqssQY4gpxq2Nd1ec7ecsxgNmN9YYod5sL/pilatesbackpain.jpeg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/annesamoilov/10xEJ7bRFZKGjWNEJqoKVFT8JvE5zEJGYD5uc9GS2L2iL2hGGVVG6XDmbCj8/pilatesbackpain.jpeg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="375"/></a> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://annesamoilov.posterous.com/taking-my-own-pictures-for-articles-finally">Anne's posterous</a> </p> Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-38998195416316879262009-10-30T18:26:00.000-07:002009-10-30T18:26:46.680-07:00Working With Multiple Sclerosis on the Pilates ReformerA great article about MS and Pilates. I have a client who has MS and she really loves the way pilates makes her feel. I'm looking forward to sharing this with her, but I also wanted to share it with other teachers who might've missed this post on <a href="http://www.pilates-pro.com/">Pilates-Pro.com</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pilates-pro.com/pilates-pro/2009/10/30/working-with-multiple-sclerosis-on-the-pilates-reformer.html">Working With Multiple Sclerosis on the Pilates Reformer</a>:<br /><p><strong>by Mary Kay Hausladen Foley, PT, GCFP</strong></p><p><span><span><img style="width: 275px;" src="http://www.pilates-pro.com/storage/Pilates%20for%20MS_MKspeaking.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256924270013" alt="" /></span><span style="width: 275px;">Foley (r.) with a patient</span></span>Pilates instructors know well that the Reformer is an excellent tool to work on strength, flexibility, motor control and balance. For these reasons, the Reformer is also an extremely useful tool for working with people with multiple sclerosis. I have worked with a wide variety of MS patients over the last 23 years, as a physical therapist and as a Pilates Reformer instructor, in association with <a href="http://www.heuga.org/">The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis</a> (the very mission of which is to empower MS patients; its motto is “Can Do”). Some patients have such mild symptoms that an outsider would never guess that they have the disease, while others can be quite debilitated it. For the MS population, the Reformer can be invaluable for work on functional changes in areas where motor control or muscle function is compromised.</p><br /><p>Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It is a chronic and usually progressive disease in which the immune system attacks the myelin—the layer of insulation around nerve fibers—in the brain and spinal cord. This leads to a decrease in nerve function, which causes symptoms that vary from patient to patient and in severity, such as weakness, fatigue, spasticity (a condition we’ll discuss later on in this article), bladder dysfunction, pain, vertigo, decreased balance, cognitive deficits and speech and swallowing difficulties. Because multiple sclerosis affects motor control, the majority of people diagnosed with the disease experience walking difficulty at some point. Research indicates that number is somewhere between 64 and 85 percent. In fact, 70 percent of MS patients report that walking is the most challenging aspect of their disease. Within 15 years of diagnosis, 50 percent of multiple sclerosis patients require assistance walking and, in later stages, up to a third of patients are completely unable to walk. More than 400,000 Americans have multliple sclerosis: most are between the ages of 20 and 50, and women are twice to three times as likely to be affected than men. Worldwide, MS may affect 2.5 million individuals.</p><p>Though Pilates exercise will not change the disease process, it can help people maintain strength and function longer than would otherwise be possible. There are, however, special considerations that a Pilates instructor should be aware of when working with someone with MS."</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-8793483817189275392009-10-21T08:33:00.000-07:002009-10-21T08:33:17.006-07:00Pilates Teacher Video SeriesI haven't done a video for a few weeks now. Mostly because I don't think quantity indicates quality! The same goes for teaching pilates. I try to get my clients out of the habit of counting their reps. I'm not there to count their repetitions...<br />
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Still people like to know how many more they have to do, so they can pace themselves.<br />
So, I'm also trying to count when I know it matters to them and their bodies.<br />
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Here's the most recent video I did for my Teaching Pilates video series. I'm working on another video right now, so stay tuned. Enjoy this and let me know what you think!<br />
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I'm always trying to find new ways to improve myself as a pilates instructor -- from the classes I put together, obtaining new knowledge, or trying out a new business tactic to grow my business. <br />
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What is <b>one thing</b> you do to improve yourself or your business as a pilates instructor?<br />
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Again, don't forget to check out this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Ef63sMN8c">pilates teaching video</a>!<br />
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Also, check out my new website - which is mostly for my pilates clients, but you might find interesting! I like to focus on different aspects pilates and combining it with other fitness programs.<br />
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Have a great day!Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-87036218874734183202009-10-01T12:23:00.000-07:002009-10-01T12:23:26.735-07:00Get More Traffic To Your Pilates WebsitesWhere do you get most of your clients or students for your group classes?<br />
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Maybe some of them are referrals - hopefully they are! And if they aren't, you should start asking your current clients to tell their friends about pilates and offer to let them come in for free!<br />
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The main method I use to find new clients or even potential clients is online.<br />
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You might have a website, maybe a blog, maybe 2 blogs...but are you getting anyone to come to these sites? Well, here are two ways to get my traffic to your site. Building backlinks that point to your site and submitting your site to web directories. <br />
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Now, I'll tell you a secret. I still don't have a proper website or sales page and I'm still getting people contacting me for sessions. I'm working on it - don't judge LOL. How? Well, with all my various free blogs, main website (which truthfully is not what it should be at all!), I have a very specific secret weapon which helps me build backlinks to my sites and also gets me listed in many web directories automatically. Now, I could do this by hand and search for the directories ... and I do some of that yes because it's great to be listed in relevant pilates directories. <br />
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The bulk of my submissions are through a tool called Traffic Bug.<br />
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Here's what it does - this is directly from their inner members area.<br />
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"Social Bookmarking. Social bookmarking is an extremely effective technique for getting new sites indexed faster by Google. Not only that but the links from social bookmarking sites can generate a nice increase in your sites rankings as well. To top it all off social bookmarking can be extremely effective at raising your sites natural traffic volumes.<br />
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Directory Submission. Directory Submissions is a technique that has been around for quite some time. Directory Submissions is a great way to build a large volume of back links back to your site. A very large portion to SEO is how many back links you have pointing to your site. Traffic-Bug is one of the very few software's if not the only one that completely automates Directory Submissions. There are other software's out there that can do directory submissions but not like Traffic-Bug. With Traffic-Bug you can simply set and forget and it will go on and on building you backlinks and even solving the CAPTCHA for you!<br />
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RSS distribution. This is another greatly powerful method to raising your sites rankings and helping get a site indexed as well as slightly improving natural traffic. RSS aggregators take your RSS URL and display them on their sites. Not only will this allow a chance for real visitors to follow your link back to your site but it provides link juice and can help with rankings.<br />
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Search Engine Submissions. There are hundreds of search engines on the web and Traffic-Bug ensures that you will be listed on all of them. Currently the software already does 139 Search Engine submissions. Even if some search engines aren't that popular it could still provide you some traffic you might not have received otherwise." <i><a href="http://bit.ly/15Lz9V">Traffic Bug Website</a></i><br />
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Give Traffic Bug a look and see if you might be able to use it to promote and grow your pilates business. It has seriously increased the number of backlinks to my site!<br />
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Check Out Traffic Bug today: <a href="http://bit.ly/15Lz9V">http://bit.ly/15Lz9V</a>Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-76997382659528843962009-09-23T07:41:00.000-07:002009-09-23T07:41:25.283-07:00Teaching Pilates Day 16 More About Finding Your NicheI'm learning how to use Powerpoint to create simple presentations...so I decided I'd make a few videos using it. Sadly, I will say that PPT on the mac kinda sucks or maybe I just don't have the latest version. I will definitely be getting Keynote in the next week or so that these will look better. <br />
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Check today's video out which gives you more information on why you need a niche and how to find the right one for you!<br />
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As always, thank you for watching.Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-64528010522078151922009-09-18T10:37:00.000-07:002009-09-18T10:37:23.875-07:00Teaching Pilates Video SeriesIf you are keeping up with my Video Series providing simple Pilates Teaching Tips than you know I haven't posted a video in a few days. I have shot them, but I started working on a new way to bring you the information and am close to uploading the first one today. <br />
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I decided to take more time with the Niche-Building and I will upload the first of the series today. <br />
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In the meantime, check out one of my first videos I did about getting prepared for certification. <br />
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After you watch the video, let me know if you want to receive the report and audio course I also created to expand that video!<br />
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Ok, now that you've watched the video, email me to receive the <a href="mailto: anne.samoilov@gmail.com">free audio course and ebook</a> I created to share more information about getting prepared for your pilates teacher training.Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-81655541195623036982009-09-15T07:42:00.001-07:002009-09-15T08:02:57.188-07:00How To Improve Your Pilates Business - Finding Your NicheDay 13 was all about finding your pilates niche.<br /><br />I wanted to expand a little bit on this idea.<br /> <br />My own search for the right niche/market was a tough one. For a long time, I felt like I would actually limit my business by defining a small group of people to target. I was so wrong! Once I realized who my specific market should be, I focused all of my attention on how to reach those people. Suddenly, I wasn't wasting my time by casting a large net over the pilates-saturated Los Angeles area! <br /><br />Defining your market in a metropolitan area is even more crucial than if you live in a small town. There is so much competition for pilates in many areas like Los Angeles -- studios are cropping up everywhere and are offering unlimited pilates memberships and a wide variety of classes in their schedules. <br /><br />How can a new mom like myself who has limited hours to teach compete with that? The answer is that you really can't. <br /><br />That's why focusing on a group of people and giving them personal, positive attention and value is the way to go. <br /><br /><br />Ok - so, you picked a market but you still don't have any pilates clients...what now...<br /><br />The short answer is that you can't just pick your market and be successful...what if your market doesn't even exist where you live? You need to find out what type of people do live and work in your area? You need to do a lot of research and really understand these people. See where people are shopping, eating, working out...and then...you need to do some searching on line. <br /><br />Start with local city searches like yelp.com, citysearch.com, and then google/yahoo local business listings. Get yourself listed in these directories if nowhere else. Imagine how many people are looking up: <your city> pilates. <br /><br />Do you need help figuring out your pilates market? Do you want help defining what and how many people are searching for pilates in your specific area? I can help you using the same amazing tool that I use on a daily basis to help me determine if people are even doing a search for what I offer - and specific to my local area.<br /><br />Send me an email and I'd be glad to help you <a href="mailto: anne.samoilov@gmail.com">build your pilates business</a>.Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-31319080884952436922009-09-14T16:17:00.000-07:002009-09-14T16:20:25.943-07:00Teaching Pilates Day 13Finally, Day 13 of my pilates teaching tips series is up and ready to watch. I used a different camera and it is worse quality than my webcam, so I won't be using it again!<br /><br />I'm looking for the right aperture settings to get better quality....any advice out there?<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tiRmBCWWl3I&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tiRmBCWWl3I&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-47702144652503235542009-09-10T13:30:00.001-07:002009-09-10T13:34:20.206-07:00Building the Network...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqhmaP8jsZ_BahYbClby7PueZnuI37Szt88OL8vsVBoVJan0CsKjkcm1Z59FiOMgCt5EfVpDMb0M4nxprjt9mHjKhTXKTdd8REW5elXkhef-0jzvY7sDSejTndKLnHmE-kPlbecpVdN-7/s1600-h/tribes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqhmaP8jsZ_BahYbClby7PueZnuI37Szt88OL8vsVBoVJan0CsKjkcm1Z59FiOMgCt5EfVpDMb0M4nxprjt9mHjKhTXKTdd8REW5elXkhef-0jzvY7sDSejTndKLnHmE-kPlbecpVdN-7/s320/tribes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379939685182302770" /></a><br />I've been telling everyone about this book I just read. It's great and you can apply it to different areas of your life, but most importantly in your work as a pilates instructor. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591842336?ie=UTF8&tag=smarpila-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1591842336">Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=smarpila-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1591842336" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br />You can also get the audio book which is what I did. It's narrated by the author, so you really understand him and get his passion for the subject.<br /><br />Check it out and let me know how you can apply this to your own pilates studio or pilates business.Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-5826139933794042562009-09-10T13:27:00.001-07:002009-09-10T13:29:53.737-07:00Teaching Pilates Day 10 CommunicateWhile it may seem obvious that you need to communicate with current clients, potential clients, past clients, people who randomly stop by the studio or email you...the one thing we often forget is that the more we get used to communicating, the more clients will come to us!<br /><br />Today - I wanted to tell people about the different easy ways to keep in touch with people even when they aren't at the studio. <br /><br />Email, newsletters, texts, tweets...<br /><br />Keep in touch and you'll see more people flock to your studio or classes.<br /><br />Check out the day 10 video! Thanks for watching!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G4puTAelGa0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G4puTAelGa0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921251944653939533.post-55661750608277869732009-09-08T12:36:00.001-07:002009-09-08T12:39:31.126-07:00Teaching Pilates Day 9 - What Tools Do You Use?Day 9 focuses on asking you what tools do you use on a day to day basis to keep your pilates business running smoothly.<br /><br />Even if you work at a studio or a gym, you must treat yourself like a business in order to keep your pilates practice thriving. <br /><br />These are tools that deal with the day to day tasks that might be giving you extra stress and less freedom in your life. Take a moment to define a set of tools/systems/methods you use to keep the busy work flowing smoothly.<br /><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0vFoIDWyh_0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0vFoIDWyh_0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Anne Samoilovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631801543003754281noreply@blogger.com0