Mega Springs & the Power of Resistance Training
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Mega Springs & the Power of Resistance Training

Every workout has different equipment to make it effective. During boxing you punch a bag, during a weight training class you use dumbbells, and during a Small Group or 1:1 Megaformer (LP) session, you use Springs! Today we are taking a look at the mechanics of the Megaformer, how to utilize the springs, and ways to enhance/modify your session.

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“Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let It Go”
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“Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let It Go”

1990s Rapper Mase said it best when he said, “Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let it Go”. So often we forget how stretching both before and after a workout can actually make our sweat session more effective. Below are some of my absolute favorite stretches to get my body going!

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5 Reasons Your World Benefits from Prioritizing Time to Exercise!
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5 Reasons Your World Benefits from Prioritizing Time to Exercise!

I want you to take a second and think about your day. What’s on your to-do list? What are you anxious about getting done? What have you been putting on the back burner? Got these images in your mind? Good. Now I want you to close your eyes and think about your happy place. I want you to breathe slowly and imagine your perfect day. Picture how you’d like to feel at the end of your day. Present? Accomplished? Fulfilled? Now open your eyes.

So often we put a tremendous amount of pressure on ourselves about “getting everything done” when really, what do you have to show for it at the end of the day? I constantly hear coworkers and friends say, “I’ll exercise when…”, “I wish I had time to…” “I want to exercise but I have…” So often we put exercise on the back burner because of time. Time is truly a glimpse into our priorities. Remember, you can’t work from an empty cup. Every time you engage in exercise and self-care, you become a better person for yourself and everyone around you. Below are five major reasons why your world benefits from you prioritizing time to exercise in your life!

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Men That Mega: The Benefits of Megaformer Training for Men!
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Men That Mega: The Benefits of Megaformer Training for Men!

When you think about the Megaformer, Pilates, Barre, Yoga, etc….what gender do you visualize taking a class/1-on-1? As a Megaformer instructor, some of the most common questions I hear from men are, “Do guys use the Megaformer?” “I know I need more flexibility but I don’t think THAT’s for me.” “I skip my resistance days and make them my rest days.” Men, like women, can gain a number of benefits from using the Megaformer. As we approach Father’s Day, today’s blog is all about the MegaMen in our life and the many advantages that come with adding the Mega to your workout routine.

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Turn off the Noise, and Tune In to What Your Body Can Do
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Turn off the Noise, and Tune In to What Your Body Can Do

As we wrap up the month of May and head into summer, it’s important to reflect on this past Mental Health awareness month. About 18% of Americans suffer from mental health symptoms and are working towards strategies for attaining healing and wellness. Exercise can play such a crucial part in our mental health, mood, mindset, and energy levels. Especially after the trauma and uncertainty we’ve all faced in a Covid world, movement is key! For this blog, Core (LP) has teamed up with Southfield’s own Licensed Professional Counselor Jennifer Morris, M.A. LPC NCC to talk all things mental health and exercise!

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I’m Going Where?: Learn the 4 Directions on the Mega Once and For All!
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I’m Going Where?: Learn the 4 Directions on the Mega Once and For All!

Have you ever been confused about the parts of the Megaformer and thrown off by the directions? Have you ever heard the words Giant Rev. and felt like your Lagree instructor was speaking a foreign language that you hadn’t mastered? Check out this quick guide & video to help you learn the four parts of the Megaformer machine once and for all!

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MegaMoms: A Guide to Pre & Post-Natal Exercise
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MegaMoms: A Guide to Pre & Post-Natal Exercise

Navigating fitness and pregnancy can sometimes be extremely frustrating, especially for first time moms. To navigate some of the many questions that come up when it comes to pregnancy and exercise, I spoke with Dr. Brittley Leppien D.O. of Ascension Providence in Metro-Detroit to answer some misconceptions and helpful exercise tips to help you through your pre/post natal experience.

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The Debate Between Lagree vs. Pilates
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The Debate Between Lagree vs. Pilates

“It’s Pilates on Crack.” “It’s Not Pilates, It’s Lagree.” “Lagree is an advanced Pilates class!”

In your search to find the best workout method for you, it’s possible you’ve come across the ongoing debate between Lagree vs. Pilates. Check out similarities and differences and just what makes the Megaformer THEE workout in 2021!

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