Cheryl D Pilates

My favourite way to multitask 👶🏻

I got to carry client’s baby whilst mommy takes care of her body in peace as baby falls asleep 💤

Baby T is quite used to my voice as she had been to Pre-Natal Pilates with mommy since conception.

Fun Fact: When Baby T was in her mommy’s tummy, she would be less wiggly when her mommy activated her core more. Extra snuggly!

Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) or
Symphysis P***s Dysfunction (SPD):

Pregnancy-related uncomfortable symptoms caused by stiffness of pelvic joints or joints moving unevenly at either the back or front of pelvis.

This client was happy to share that in her third pregnancy, her SPD pains were better managed as a result from our sessions.

She is looking and feeling fabulous postpartum! 🌷

Redefine your relationship with exercise 💪🏼

My Ultra Runner friend is on my Wunda Chair rehabilitating after a serious injury.

I saw his shirt from the back during our session and thought I would share about his accomplishment.

He competed in Ultra Trail Race in Mount Fuji (UTMF), Japan, in 2015.

This race took:
3 years to prepare
6 months to rehab from meniscus tear
A couple of disruptions during prep
170km to complete
7889m of elevation gain
35hr 47min to clock (no sleep!)

He came in 175 out of 1363 that participated with only 41.5% completion rate amongst the competitors.

He did a superb job 💪🏼

His high level of physical toughness, mental grit, discipline and positivity inspires me.

This is how my clients make my day 🤍

New year. New goals.

Be a better version of yourself this year.

Google map reviews…A new one to kick start this new year!

Thank you 🙏🏼

Staycay with gym partner 👩‍👧

Pre-natal client accessing her deep core muscles to protect her lower back from pregnancy.

Left picture shows a pronounced lower back arch which mums-to-be have a tendency to get into with a growing bump.
🤰🏻
Right picture shows an activated core that protects her lower back.

Prepping your body during pregnancy also prepares your body for post-natal recovery & baby care 👶🏻

Pilates is meant to keep clients from being injured through suitable exercises given to them and some instructors can even provide rehabilitation for their clients through Pilates.

Personally, I clocked in almost 1000 hours in my teachers’ training programme, and that was only the beginning for me.

Having appropriate experience in teaching clients with various different conditions is another level of learning.

It is not easy for clients to find the right instructor for themselves as many clients cannot tell the difference in the instructors’ teaching qualifications, the equipment used and the methods applied.

Pilates is meant to be safe for all and that safety is provided by the instructor.

Find yourself an instructor who is ethical, knowledgeable and has your interest at heart.

𝕎𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕣

This wonder boy is getting some wonderful exercises done on the Wunda Chair.

Have you ever wondered about the Wunda? 😆

My idea of “playing footsie” 👣

Take care of your feet, because they are the ones that take you places.

Bare your feet and walk the beach! 🏝️

This is an exercise that you didn’t know that you needed! 👣

A good read that surgeries may not always be the best option.

Find a good doctor who will explore all the options with you and a competent therapist who will help you make efficient progress on your rehab journey.

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https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/surgery-physical-therapy-meniscus-tear-acl-rupture-injury-354001?fbclid=IwAR0HQytuwvV1huvVXedOkpb-So4rmZ1HnGsT8AUBSmqR4BWf_eUHx-mmtO0

Meniscus tear, ACL rupture: How to decide if you should undergo surgery or physical therapy Orthopedic surgery has revolutionised the treatment of many common injuries and offers incredible benefits. But some experts worry that many popular procedures are overprescribed — and even ineffective — when simple physical therapy might actually be the best solution.

There is no such thing as too much Pilates!

But there is such a thing as too much of everything else especially as we get older.

Scarlett Johansson does Pilates 3-5 times a week. That is the sweet spot of frequency for optimal results.

Realistically, not all of us can afford the time and/or money for Pilates, nor do we need to be Black-Widow-fit. So most of us do 1-2 times a week. It’s ok.

Choose healthy & balanced movements for our bodies on non Pilates days so that our body can carry us through the week with minimal or no injuries and progress til our next Pilates session!

🖤

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/scarlett-johansson-swapped-heavy-lifting-for-pilates-49134815?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=post&utm_campaign=wellness&fbclid=IwAR1u0C_v37LE7iaf661caopNmh_2eTBqi3D3QgHBke1e1QlLBDTZUCuFWrk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Why Scarlett Johansson Swapped Heavy Lifting For Pilates: "I Just Fell in Love With It" "Black Widow" star and mom of two Scarlett Johansson talks about why she swapped her favorite heavy weightlifting workouts for Pilates.

Dedicated client fractured some toes before Chinese New Year (CNY) but came back for sessions post-CNY and found relief on toes from carefully selected exercises to hasten the healing.

In addition, there are many exercises we can work on in Pilates that we can work around the injured parts.

As long as you show up, there will be some form of rehabilitation within a workout in store for you!

Coming back from my Christmas break and re-reading this lovely message written to me by my sweet client makes my heart full every time ❤️💚

It is messages like these that reaffirm and renew the purpose of my work!

Wishing everyone a stronger & healthier 2023 💪🏼

NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 2

𝔻𝔼𝔽𝕐 𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕍𝕀𝕋𝕐

This primary student was feeling some pain in his chest and thought it was his heart that was hurting.

Turns out the pain was caused by too much compression in his chest from bad posture.

What have you done to Defy Gravity this week?

When my day is brightened by a hardworking client and some Dr Seuss socks 🌈

✋🏼ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕤 & 𝕎𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤🤚🏼

This tertiary student is taking care of his wrists as they take on massive amount of stress through prolonged time studying on the laptop, texting their friends & gaming on the computer 💻

𝔽𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 ...

whether it’s given to me via text or given to me in person at the following session… I welcome feedback!

Feedback can help with my lesson plan.

Perks of private 1-on-1 sessions😉

Create a POSITIVE IMPACT on your body that will last a lifetime!

𝕃𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕝

Pilates might have been popularised by the female population…

with few knowing that Joseph Pilates was actually THE MAN who invented Pilates!

Men in the know use Pilates to complement their jobs, workouts & lifestyles - keeping them injury free and taking their physical abilities to the next level ⬆️

STRENGTH & LENGTH demonstrated with great control here 💪🏼

Reformer Ride with mummy 💕

There is always room for learning and the best way to do it is to give it a go!

Even us teachers need to spot each other when executing new exercises.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Romana’s Pilates’ Teachers with

Happy to finally go offline & get hands on!