Fascia is the thin layer of connective tissue that encases your body under your skin and actually wraps itself around every muscle, joint and organ. If you have ever cut into a piece of raw chicken or steak and see that thin, white, filmy layer then you have seen fascia. While fascia is incredibly malleable and thin, it is also largely responsible for the shape of our bodies. Fascia can also store toxins and apparently when orthopaedic surgeons cut through the thickened fasci

It can often seem like there are two kinds of people in the world – flexible people and those who… well, aren’t. This distinction seems especially noticeable when you fall into the “not flexible” camp. So what’s the deal? What are the causes of tight hamstrings? How can I improve my flexibility? There’s a few factors that contribute to a lack of hamstring flexibility, such as: Truly tight hamstrings Prior injuries Decreased back/pelvis mobility Overwork Improper training So l

With Pilates you work from the deepest layer of abdominals (transverse abdominus) to the surface muscles (rectus abdominals) with a focus on proper alignment and form. As you can imagine, this is a great workout for your abs, but it also helps to strengthen and support your core all around. Because of this, Pilates can help to sculpt amazing looking abs (with a proper diet, of course!) but more importantly, Pilates helps to build strong abdominals that will keep your back h