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With the New Year in full swing there’s no better time to check in on your health and fitness goals. Stay on track by recording your progress, rewarding your successes and not getting discouraged by the occasional slip. Having a support system is crucial to long-term change so get your friends and family on board for motivation. Meaningful lifestyle changes take time so stay strong and positive—your body and mind will thank you one day!
Yours in good health,
Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
Co-founders, The Merrithew Health & Fitness™ Group In the News FEATURED STORY  | February Free Freight
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year — Free Shipping Month! | Ask the Experts! Got a question? Get answers! Q. I have heard that "Bend and Stretch, medially rotated" work on a Reformer is not used any more, along with other exercises using that rotation. Is this true?  Sarah Jarvis, STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer responds:
Bend and Stretch medially rotated is still part of the Essential curriculum, as are other exercises that have the femur in a medially rotated position. The amount of medial rotation will depend on your client’s range of motion, pelvic position and femoral alignment. For all clients, the amount of medial rotation used doing Bend and Stretch should be limited. On the Reformer, a client may be able to achieve a greater range of motion because of the flexion at the hip joint. During the flexion phase of the exercise, once the knees have come together, the amount of medial rotation of the femurs cannot increase. If you were to stand on the floor and medially rotate your femurs and then bend your knees, like the Bend and Stretch, the range of flexion at the knee joint and medial rotation at the hip joint would be limited as your knees touch. Keep in mind that it is important to work in various ranges of motion at each joint to create functional movements specific for your client.
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