Hello New Year!

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Booty Barre Founder

Welcoming the founder of Booty Barre, the lovely Tracey Mallett, coming to CMB for Instructor Training on July 10 + 11, 2015.  Space is limited, please register for your spot soon.  Tracey is a former professional dancer, a Master Pilates instructor and has been on the BASI faculty for many years.  She and her husband own ATP Fitness in Pasadena California where you can take her classes.  We are very excited to have Tracey at the studio this summer!

Booty Barre

BASI Training is Coming to CMB

BASI Pilates education programs provide a thorough training in Pilates. Whether you are looking to gain knowledge in Pilates or become a fully credentialed instructor, there is a BASI Pilates Program for you!

Find out more through CMB or BASI

BASI

CMBPilates

Booty Barre Now at CMB Studios

Booty Barre Socks Have Arrived at CMB!

A Passion for Pilates

CMB is hosting BASI Pilates Teacher Training this Winter 2015

If you have a passion for Pilates and want to further your practice, take the BASI Comprehensive, Apparatus or Mat Teacher Training Courses.  The course begins February 21st in Solana Beach, California. Contact us to find out more details info@cmbpilates.com, or contact BASI at basipilates.com

BASI Pilates education programs provide a thorough training in Pilates covering the Mat repertoire and the full complement of Pilates apparatus including the trailblazing AVALON® System*.  It is a an intensive college-level program that provides a solid foundation for teaching as well as a complete understanding of all facets of Pilates. The course also includes instruction on the BASI “Block System™” and on the science of human structure and movement.

Back to School Again

Back to School and time to Get A Pilates Body! August/September Specials at CMB:

~5 Private Sessions for $200 
~Buy 10 Private Sessions and the First one is Free 
~5 Classes for $50*
~10 Classes for $100*

*(new clients only, or clients who have not visited the studio for 6 months or more)

First Pilates Session

Be Prepared for Your First Pilates Session on the Reformer

Pilates reformer classes are quickly becoming one of the most effective ways to slim down and tone your body, but more often than not, people are asking, "What is it?" The moves are considered Pilates-based, but instead of rolling out a mat you're stepping onto what's known as a reformer, and not by any coincidence (we're sure) looks rather like a torture apparatus. Cables, bars, straps and pulleys will tighten and strengthen your muscles in ways you never ever thought possible, and could very well be more challenging than the mat. But before you strap yourself in, there are six things you ought to know. Scroll on through the link below to find out what to expect before your first class.

PopSugarFitness: 6 Things to Know Before Your First Reformer Session

The Pilates Roll Up

For Flat Abs: A classic Pilates move, the Roll Up is 38 percent more effective at targeting the rectus abdominis (the “six-pack”) and 245 percent more effective at targeting the obliques than a basic crunch, according to an Auburn University study. To do it, lie face-up with legs straight, ankles, knees, and thighs together.  Plantar flex feet and extend arms overhead. Inhale to prepare as you lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor. On your exhale, continue to roll up by drawing in abdominals, reaching arms parallel toward feet. Keep abdominals contracted, with spine rounded in a “C” curve (Scoop). Pause and inhale. On your exhale, roll down through each vertebra in a controlled movement, keeping heels pressed evenly into the floor the entire way up and down. Do 10 reps as controlled and precise as you can, as many days a week as possible.

Shape Magazine

Pilates Day

Today is National Pilates Day!  

I hope you are able to celebrate and have a great workout. I am enjoying Pilates & Barre in St. Barth. (My adduction is coming back nicely, almost there again, 6 month recovery.)

See you soon CMB.

National Pilates Day is Coming!

Summertime is Just Around the Corner

It's Almost April, which means Summer will be here sooner than you think.  Living in beautiful Southern California we know what that means, beach time with family and friends.  Pilates is a lifestyle and a commitment to your body to continue to be in the best shape of your life.

Zimmermann

Inspiration

Love this photo. 

A favorite Senior BASI Pilates Instructor at her home base studio in Santa Barbara, Meredith Rogers.  Always an inspiration.

81 Degrees and Sunny

Pilates break, I had to get into the water this afternoon, 

it was 81 degrees and sunny in Solana Beach. I paddled one mile out into the ocean to the amazing Kelp Beds. Then back to work to teach

the 5:15 Pilates Sculpt Class and the 6:30 Pilates Apparatus Class.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday's

This is Anika Seible, a wonderful person and recently certified BASI Instructor at CMB Studios.

Center of Movement and Balance

Arabesque

If you were in class this evening at CMB, I introduced you to the Arabesque on the Reformer.  This full body integration exercise involves all the major muscle groups including the shoulder stabilizers and back extensors.

Booty Barre

I had the chance to meet Tracey Mallet, the founder of The Booty Barre, this summer and take her barre class.  She is a world renowned fitness and wellness professional and her method is practiced in over 30 countries to date.  The class was well choreographed, exciting and tough, so be prepared!  If you want a barre workout that is challenging, targets your core and all major muscle groups without bulking up, increase flexibility and balance, lengthening and toning, then look for The Booty Barre near you.

The Booty Barre

Trunk Show

Join me this Saturday, September 28th 8:00AM-11:00AM, for a trunk show featuring Lorna Jane activewear.  I was first introduced to this brand from Xtend Barre Corporate a couple of years ago.  It is now available in the USA with stores popping up all over.  The styles are fun, flattering, functional and affordable.  Please come to CMB to check it out at this exclusive showing with me.

Lorna Jane USA

Balance & Strength

"When you can balance your body weight on your wrists

 and hold yourself upside down, 

it's pretty magical"

Hayley Hobson

Living Social & Amazon Local, August 18 - September 1

Living Social

Barre None

The best workout a girl can get, Barre.

Find a method that works for you:

Physique 57

Booty Barre

Bar Method

Dailey Method

Barre Amped

Pop Physique

Pure Barre

Barre 3

The Barre

Xtend Barre

Barre Concept

Cardio Barre
Studio Barre
PB Barre

Like a Rolling Stone

Mick Jagger Says that Pilates Keeps Him Young

You can't always get what you want...But if you try sometime, you just might find...You get what you need.

Cameron's Schedule for the Month of July

Open Reformer Classes

M & W @ 5:30p & 6:30p

T & TH @ 12:00p

Sat @ 8:30a & 9:45a

CMB

Private & Duet Sessions available by appointment @ CMB

Mat Pilates Classes "Adults"

T & Th @ 6:30p

Boy's & Girl's Club, Solona Beach

Center of Movement and Balance

ARCH

Loving my new Pilates Arch!  

Center of Movement and Balance Studio

Pelvic Floor

Pilates is one of the best workouts you can do to develop and strengthen 

your Pelvic Floor muscles. 

Did you know that 1 out of 3 women will have a Pelvic Floor issue in her lifetime? And that 26 million women in the United States alone have issues with stress incontinence and organ prolapse?  It's true!  You need to know about this vital part of the anatomy, especially if you're a mother.  Pelvic Floor health is a fitness issue, and there are things you can do to counteract the affects of childbirth, injury or age. (Fifty Shades of a Pelvic Floor)

Beach Bum Secrets

Summer is here and I have a few Beach Bum secrets for you...

Do Your Clams! 

Jane Fonda was totally on it. Mr. Pilates did it in the ’50s. 

 Lay on your side, knees bent in 90 degrees, feet stacked on top of each other:

1) External (Clam): heels & toes stay together, open your top leg so the knee goes up toward the sky, close. Repeat 10 times.

2) Internal (Flying Clam): heels & toes stay together, lift feet in the air, open your top leg so the knee goes up toward the sky, close. Repeat 10 times.

3) Parallel: keeping knees and ankles equal heights, lift top leg to hip height, lower. Repeat 10 times.

4) Internal/External: combination of 1 & 2, knees come together with heel up, then switch, heels together knee up. going back and forth. Repeat 10 times.

5) Straight leg/up & down: extend top leg so it is all the way straight and in line with the rest of the body (bottom leg stays bent in 90 degrees for balance). Lift the leg up to hip height, then lower. Repeat 10 times.

6) Straight leg/ Circles: same as above above, Now leg does small circles forward, up to hip height, back and back to straight in line with body. Repeat 10  times, then reverse directions.

This whole series can be done with an ankle weight to increase the results and make it more exciting!

Get that Beach Butt in shape!

 photo taken in St. Barth, swimwear provided by Lolli

Lolli Swim

Pilates Cuts to the Core

In Pilates there are many different types of apparatus to workout with including the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair.  The other equipment is just as important for variations and assists, like the Roll Up Bar and Magic Circle. I love working with the bar pictured above to emphasize using core muscles.

Cameron's Schedule for the Month of April

Open Reformer Classes

M & W @ 5:30p & 6:30p

T & TH @ 12:00p

Sat @ 8:30a & 9:45a

CMB

Private & Duet Sessions available by appointment @ CMB

Mat Pilates Classes "Adults"

T & Th @ 6:30p

Boy's & Girl's Club, Solona Beach

Center of Movement and Balance

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

"True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul...

and the beauty of a women with passing years only grows."

~Audrey Hepburn

Cameron's Schedule for the month of February

Open Reformer Classes

M & W @ 5:30p & 6:30p

T & TH @ 12:00p

Sat @ 8:30a & 9:45a

CMB

Private & Duet Sessions available by appointment @ CMB

Mat Pilates Classes "Adults"

T & Th @ 6:30p

Boy's & Girl's Club, Solona Beach

Center of Movement and Balance Studio

Smoothie

In the morning I don't have time to cook, sit and eat breakfast.  I can make a smoothie in just a few minutes and take it to go.  I love Acai, the taste of chocolate + berries has me addicted.  People ask me all the time what is in my smoothie.  Here is the recipe that I've developed over the years.  Enjoy!

First I freeze all of my own fruit and berries, buy in bulk.

Almond Milk = 1c Water / 1c Raw Almonds (blended/strained)

1 Frozen Banana (broken into pieces before freezing)

5 Frozen Strawberries

1/2 c Frozen Blueberries

1 pack Frozen Acai

1 t Cinnamon

1 t Honey

1 t Flaxseed Oil

1 T Coconut Oil

Happy New Year!

It's time to motivate and be the person you want to be.

New Year ~ New You Specials with Me at CMB

3 Private Sessions for $60 each (new clients only)

10 Classes for $225

1 Month Unlimited Classes for $200

Reformer Classes at CMB

OPEN PILATES REFORMER CLASSES

NOW AT CMB

I am happy to announce that Center of Movement and Balance has open Pilates Reformer Classes Monday through Saturday!  Classes are limited to four clients allowing specialized attention for all participants. Please sign up online at the link below.

Center of Movement and Balance

The Pretzel move is a must!

If you've taken barre classes you know this move. It's called Pretzel!  

I love it because it not only works the Gluteals but also the Inner Obliques.  I try to implement it at least once a week for my clients.  It can be done under the barre as pictured above or side under the barre, sitting center, or standing at the barre. 

Detox with Chlorophyll

An easy way to detox yourself is to drink liquid Chlorophyll.  A co-worker of mine at CMB drinks this everyday (you might have seen her green water jar at the studio). Chlorophyll has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and also blocks the absorption of toxic carcinogens. It just may be the healthiest thing you can put into your body. Click the link below for more information on the benefits of liquid Chlorophyll.

HealthyBodyNow

CMB Reformer Class

Reformer classes at CMB are fun to teach, everyone follows the same flow. A small group atmosphere helps clients to focus on precision and form, enabling them to get the best possible Pilates workout for their bodies.

Pilates Equals Results

"In ten sessions, you will feel the difference, in twenty you will see the difference, and in thirty you'll have a whole new body."

-Joseph H. Pilates

Pilates on Vacation!

I love being able to do Pilates anywhere and anytime.  Especially while on vacation in St. Barths!

Long Spine Anyone?

Back home from an amazing vacation, can't wait to get back to Pilates at CMB. 

Magic Circle

In Pilates there are many different apparatus and assist equipment to work with like the Magic Circle above.  It can be used in Mat classes, as well as, on the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair to add dimension while achieving core control. I like to add it to my barre workout as well!

I Love Almond Milk

I have been making my own Almond Milk for years.  After discovering that store bought Almond Milk contains oil and other additives, I decided to do it myself.  I soak raw organic almonds over night, put 1 cup of almonds in the blender with 2 cups water, squeeze through a cheese cloth and you have a nice glass of Almond Milk!  If you don't like the taste, I always add Cinnamon, but you can add Dates, Honey, Agave, Vanilla or anything you like.  I make smoothies with it, or have a bowl of cereal, and it makes great Latte's. Click the link below to check out these interesting herbal flavors with Basil & Rose.

Luxirare

Fluff and Pampering

I just found an article by Sylvia Harrell of Sattva, who describes a massage as more than just "fluff and pampering", it clearly helps nervous system relaxation and stress reduction, and when we utilize and challenge our bodies we also need to rest them. I truly believe this and try to see my masseuse every two weeks.  Here are a few benefits of massage therapy:

Increased circulation (blood, oxygen, lymph, energy, nerve)

Increased recovery time from illness and injury

Improved muscle tone

Removal of metabolic waste and toxins

Improved posture and range of motion

Improved sleep patterns

Reduced pain and tension

Pilates | Barre | Yoga

Cameron's Schedule for the Month of August

Center of Movement and Balance

Daily from 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Privates, Duets, Classes & MAT

Call for a session, we'll get you in!

Love to Stretch

Childs Pose|Cat Stretch|Happy Baby

Stretching feels so good and is a very important part of the workout regime.  It increases flexibility, muscle control and range of motion.  These are three of my favorite moves, you'll find me doing them in almost all of my mat Pilates and barre classes.

Fresh Juice on the Go!

I discovered the new and improved Evolution Fresh juices this weekend as I was going from barre straight to Pilates and didn't have time to make a smoothie for breakfast.  I ran into Seaside Market and found Sweet Greens!  Evolution is not pasteurized it's actually cold-pressed so you get fresh fruits and vegetables as if they were just juiced for you! So if you are pressed (no pun intended) for time and need a healthy quick fix before your next workout, look for Evolution.

Evolution Fresh Juices

Complimentary Session with Cameron

During the month of July you could get a complimentary session with me.  I love Pilates so much that I want to share it with my bloggers.  Please "follow me" and you will automatically be entered to take a class of your choice.

Portion Size Matters

Imagine if you could always eat like this, for every single meal, with tiny portions, only a few pieces of fresh fruits and vegetables, a small cup of soup, a piece of bread, as if it were so easy.  These are images from Naomi O. whom I follow on Instagram because I fell love with her plates and scenic images. She is from Kobe, Japan and the photos of her meals are beautiful, intriguing, and make me want to eat healthy and enjoy my plate as much as she does.  I have seen some of her yummy sweets too!  What do you think?

Nao

Happy Independence Day!

Enjoy!

Cameron's Schedule for the Month of July

Xtend Barre:

Tuesday @ 12:00PM, 5:30PM & 6:45PM
Wednesday @ 6:00AM, 8:25AM & 9:35AM

(6:00AM Cancelled on 4th of July)

CMB:

By Appointment Only

Daily 6:00AM - 8:00PM