Angeles Rios & Pilates: Natalie Coughlin and Pilates

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Natalie Coughlin and Pilates

I thought Natalie Coughlin, a USA olympic medal swimmer, did an excellent job on explaining how Pilates helped her in swimming and more. If you have any Pilates inspired exercises that have helped you in swimming, please send them my way!

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Podcast Links:
Q and A with Natalie
Pilates exercises with Natalie

Extra Links:
How Pilates helps with swimming
Total Immersion Swimming
USA Swimming
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KEEP working out! And keep meeting with Angeles! I really loved my workouts with you. I feel so strongly about the power and impact of those workouts. You have a precious talent that helps strengthen, heal, and empower. After a session with you, I always felt I was floating with the ligntness of the world.

S. Rounsaville

I am a nurse and work on a cardiac unit which allows me to see the deterioration of aging if one does not take care of oneself. It spurred me to the health club & after many Pilates classes I realized I found a GEM with Angeles. Her understanding of the physical changes that occur with age (especially women) with bone loss, balance, muscle deterioration has made me stronger than when I was 30! It is really the AWARENESS of my body that she has instilled in me that goes beyond the studio & into my daily life as we work as "partners" in managing this lifelong project. Her creativity in designing exercise plus the amazing results you begin to achieve helps you realize how great you are beginning to feel & how you look forward to the next session! Come join us for an amazing experience!!!

M. Kawaguchi

Angeles is amazing. I originally saw her for rehabilitation from an injury, and she was the only person under whom I made major improvements, after trying several doctors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, etc. I continued to train with her while I was training for the Wildflower because she has strong swimming and cycling backgrounds, and created customized workouts for me to improve my strength for these areas.

S. Kwon

As a relatively new convert to Pilates, and with previous, negative gym-pilates experiences, I was thrilled to find Angeles as an instructor.

She is extremely kind, gentle, and is able to show you the correct technique while being very supportive--it makes such a difference to find someone with extensive knowledge and training that is able to work within your specific capabilities. After only a few sessions, I was able to notice a large spike in core strength and flexibility, and looked forward to our time together as a challenging, productive, healthy realignment for my back. She is always willing to work with you and your "body quirks" to make sure you are using the best technique, at the level that you are at, so you come away feeling stronger (and sore!) and grounded. She is awesome! I have participated in group mat classes at Club One, and done private sessions, duets, and small group reformer sessions with her, and love them all. Go now, lose 15 pounds, and gain 3 inches in height!

J. May

Your classes are not only a ton of fun but you have helped my poor little calf muscle rehabilitate after my achilles rupture. I am addicted to Pilates because of you. Thank you!

J. Maldonado

Working with Angeles is the highlight of my week! She's in tune with what works for my body and spirit, and she keeps our sessions challenging, fun and inspired. Her knowledge and experience are invaluable, and she is a vital part of my wellness arsenal. I whole-heartedly recommend pilates with Angeles!

M. Huber

Working with Angeles has changed my life. Really!

Two years ago, I developed repetitive strain injuries in both my hands. I seriously thought I would need to switch careers and/or start using voice activated typing software. It was so bad that I couldn't do daily activities like carry groceries, my hands were so weak. My wonderful occupational health doctor and physical therapist finally convinced me that the tendinitis would keep recurring unless I changed my posture. After 20 years or so of hunched over computer work, though, my back and chest muscles were all out of wack. I sought Angeles' help to get things balanced again.

Angeles was great at working with me where I and my puny back muscles were at. She has rigorous pilates training but is flexible enough to incorporate methods from other disciplines if she thinks it will help your body. She's also personally experienced rehab issues of her own so knows what it is like. She's compassionate but tough--she's very committed to helping you achieve your goals and will definitely push you.

I now work out with Angeles twice a week. I'm stronger than I've ever been and am able to work at the computer without pain. It's a bit of a stretch for me financially, but given the suffering I've experienced when I don't keep my body strong, I figure I can't afford not to.

T. Schubert

Angeles has a keen eye while she observes her clients, noting all the adjustments necessary to focus on the specific muscle group needing attention. That detailed approach to one's form when exercising allows the client to target his/her weak spots, and ultimately train the body to use the appropriate muscles resulting in a corrected form and a healthy and balanced exercise regime. Angeles works hard to please her clients; she communicates clearly and always has her client's best interest at heart.

M. Malayan

What did Joe say about Contrology?

Rome was not built in a day" and patience and persistance are vital qualities in the ultimate success of any endeavor. When all your muscles are properly developed, you will perform your work with minimum effort and maximum pleasure. As small bricks are used to build large buildings, so will the development of small muscles help to develop large ones. Pilates is "the attainment and maintainence of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, fully capable of naturally performing our many daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.

Joseph Pilates

*** Contrology is what people now call Pilates

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Natalie Coughlin and Pilates

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