April’s Tips & Tricks 2024

April’s Tips & Tricks 2024

All the tips you missed this month on The Muscles. Learn how to build and maintain lean muscles. Find out about the role of hormones for muscle development. What really is muscle memory and do we want that? The facts & myths of fat & muscle. Bones and muscles work together to build a better you!

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Cadillac w/ Master Nikki – Crying Class
  • Description
  • Setup

I love making the Butt rounder, harder, and yes, cry as we go!

  • Arm springs shoulder height
  • Leg Springs head height                                    
  • Cervical Pillow Small & Large
  • or a towel to roll up  (It’s important for your posture)
Reformer w/ Master Nikki – Torso & Sleeves
  • Description
  • Setup

Tame the “Muffin Top” using Arms and Abs. Trim & Tighten the waist so the Muffin Man goes hungry.

  • 1 Moderate Spring
  • Low Foot Bar
  • Sticky Pad
  • Cervical Pillow Small
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Mat w/ Master Nikki – Strength & Balance
  • Description
  • Setup

Power to all the smaller muscles to create balance of strength which generates more power and beauty to the entire body.

  • Mat
  • Magic Circle (Ball or pillow work too)
  • Cervical Pillow Small & Large
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Cadillac w/ Master Nikki – Leg Maker
  • Description
  • Setup

Legs need to get stronger & stay balanced to battle all the sitting & driving of modern life. The back of the legs tend to get weaker compared to the front. Lets get that balance back!

  • Arm springs shoulder height
  • Leg Springs Near Floor
  • Cervical Pillow Small
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Reformer w/ Master Nikki – Define Waist & Curve Hips
  • Description
  • Setup

Send the “Muffin Top” on permanent vacation! Slim & tighten the waist smoothly to curve into the hips. Breath better with increased space in between each rib and look more long and lanky.

  • 1 Light Spring                       
  • High Foot Bar       
  • Wooden Stick                      
  • Sticky Pad                           
  • Cervical Pillow Small                 
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Mat w/ Master Nikki – Metabolic Booster
  • Description
  • Setup

Crank OUT the toxins and FAT with the blast to the lymphatic and metabolic systems.

  • Mat
  • Cervical Pillow Small & Large
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Wunda Chair w/ Master Nikki – Posture & Shape
  • Description
  • Setup

Re-Defining the Body “Shape” with movements sequenced to force better posture, posture that HOLDS longer & with little effort during your week!

  • All Springs Low
  • Sticky Pad           
  • Belt
Mat w/ Master Nikki – Define Waist & Curve Hips
  • Description
  • Setup

Pilates sculpts the curves of the Hips and Waist smoother and firmer. No muffin top for you!

  • Mat
  • Swivel or Towel
  • Cervical Pillow small & Large                
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Reformer w/ Master Nikki – Brain Games
  • Description
  • Setup

Love the Brain and you give Love to the body! Train brain-body connection for a brighter brain and a snappier body too!

  • 2 Moderate Spring                        
  • Low Foot Bar                       
  • Sticky Pad                            
  • Cervical Pillow Small                  
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Mat w/ Master Nikki – Leg Shaper
  • Description
  • Setup

Balance the leg muscles! The inner thighs and back of thighs need more work to keep the legs looking and feeling fantastic!

  • Mat
  • Pilates Ball
  • Cervical Pillow small                 
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)
Cadillac w/ Master Nikki – Overhaul It All
  • Description
  • Setup

Polish and Tone Up all muscles with extra attention to the Abs, Abs & Abs. Did I mention the Abs?

  • Arm springs shoulder height
  • Leg Springs head height                                    
  • Cervical Pillow Small & Large
  • or a towel to roll up  (It’s important for your posture)
Reformer w/ Master Nikki – Relief for Modern Life
  • Description
  • Setup

The low back gets tight making the tummy get soft then the neck and knees get cranky too. Let’ fix those with Pilates

  • 1 Light & 1 Moderate Spring
  • Jump Board (No actual jumping)
  • Sticky Pad
  • Cervical Pillow Small & Large
  • or a towel to roll up (It’s important for your posture)