Core Strength – Mara Core Conditioning

Strength with a Mission: Supporting Local Nonprofits

admin-mara — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:22:59 +0000

As a long-time Newton resident, our community is very important to me so I’m thrilled to announce a new initiative called Strength with A Mission. This is a 4 part class series to raise money for local nonprofits in Newton. Our first series will take place in the month of October 2022!

Join me at our Newton Highlands studio to build strength while raising money for the arts & education in Newton. Current and new students are invited to take this special class for a $30 per person donation that 100% goes to the Suzuki School of Newton – a community arts nonprofit that instills love and respect for music and learning in students of all ages.

Class Details:

9:30am on Sundays – 4 weeks in October 2, 9, 16, 23
Pilates Mat with Props
50 Minutes
Newton Highlands Studio

Space is limited so please email or call Mara to reserve your spot! 617-852-6785 or info@maracoreconditioning.com

We follow COVID safety protocols and kindly ask you to wear a mask in class.

Warmly,

Mara

Core Training & Relaxation Level 2 – BOSU

admin-mara — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:35:10 +0000

This is our second series of exercises that work out your core and help you relax at the same time! For these exercises you will need a BOSU.

Equipment: BOSU

Single Leg Stretch: Lie on your back on the BOSU with your head heavy in your hands. Alternate single leg stretch.
Criss Cross Obliques: Feet on the floor, hands behind head. Reach chest to opposite knee.
Floating Criss Cross Obliques: Feet off the floor in tabletop position with hands supporting the head. Reach chest to opposite knee.
Swimming: Lying on your stomach; lift the opposite arm and leg and switch.

CORE Training & Relaxation Level 1

admin-mara — Mon, 17 May 2021 21:04:46 +0000

Do you know that it’s possible to work out your core and relax at the same time? It may sound too good to be true, but try the five exercises in this video and see for yourself!

CORE Training & Relaxation Level 1

Equipment: 36 inch Regular Foam Roller

Left & Right Swing: Swing the body to the right and then to the left.
Pelvis Forward & Backward: Square your pelvis. Move the pelvis forward and then sew it backward. Hold it in neutral.
Stretch & Reach: On the mat, reach with your arm to opposite leg and switch.
Floating: Imagine you are floating in water with both legs stretched out on the mat. Pick up the hands just above the mat and hold.
Float & Balance: With both legs in tabletop position, pick up one hand at the time and hold. Use your core to stabilize.

Everyday CORE

admin-mara — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:36:01 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard from your physician or PT: “You need to strengthen your CORE” or “Your back is hurting you because your CORE is weak.”

So, what is the CORE?

Every time we move, some muscles hold us steady while the others move our body. The ability of the body to coordinate and integrate our movements and reactions is the CORE. Your CORE allows you to multi-task actions without falling on your face.

When you are walking your dog and it spots a cat and suddenly pulls the leash out of your hand and you succeed to keep your balance and take back control, you should thank your CORE.

When you lift your 20 lb. baby effortlessly or ride a bike for 23 miles pain-free, thank your CORE.

The CORE muscles help us with:

Better posture
Better balance
More efficient & elegant body movements
Less risk of injury

Thank your CORE and strengthen it with Pilates & GYROTONIC® Method. Interested in trying a class? Contact us! We teach locally at our Newton, MA studio or via Zoom! Phone: 617-852-6785 E-mail: info@maracoreconditioning.com.