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# SusannaEng Fitness

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## Posts

- [Posture is not a dirty word](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/posture-is-not-a-dirty-word/) - Welcome to the first blog for SusannaEng Fitness. What started me on this "fitness" road was the idea of growing older with less pain. As I continued working with people, the word "fitness" began to have many different meanings depending who was speaking. I slowly realized all of it is related to one’s posture. There.
- [Want to stop slacking?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/want-to-stop-slacking/) - Do you get your workout clothes on, your workout space ready, and allow someone or something to take you away? Are you beating yourself up because you missed one, maybe two sessions? Doing the exercises is the hard part, so it takes very little effort to skip your workout. Procrastination gets us every time. It
- [Do you have shoulder &/or Neck Pain?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/do-you-have-shoulder-or-neck-pain/) - Do you suffer from regular neck and shoulder pain? You are not alone; you’re among thousands of other sufferers. Have you heard of using your core to alleviate this pain? Very few have, but you can help decrease your pain by using your good posture and engaging your core. First, what is good posture? Sitting
- [Do you breathe when exercise?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/do-you-breathe-when-exercise/) - Do you hold your breath during exercise? Most people do. You probably don’t think about breathing when you’re exercising — unless you’re digging deep or lifting. Do you focus on breathing when you’re simply walking around the house, or going up stairs? Probably not, but it can make a big (huge) difference because exhaling makes
- [Do your knees hurt?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/do-your-knees-hurt/) - Would you like to know how to keep your knees from aching so much? In a nutshell, use your bum and back of your thighs more. Yes, it may be that simple, especially if you haven’t had an accident or surgery to which you can attribute your painful knees. Have you decided not walking as
- [Can Pilates make laundry easier?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/can-pilates-make-laundry-easier/) - One of my clients recently relayed the following story to me, reflecting how she uses her Pilates Core training. She was expecting what was predicted to be the last big snowstorm of the season. She loves the snow, so it wasn’t a problem for her—but she had fallen on the ice an unprecedented three times
- [Why you should breathe before you heave](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/why-you-should-breathe-before-you-heave/) - Have you ever done a seemingly harmless job around the house and tweaked your shoulder(s)? It happens all the time — and in the blink of an eye. You usually think about it for a second, and maybe even pause before you lift because you wonder if you can handle it. You might make a
- [What if they think you’ve lost 50 lbs. when you’ve lost 0?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/what-if-they-think-youve-lost-50-lbs-when-youve-lost-0/) - “What have you been doing,” a friend asked my client. “You must have lost 50 pounds.” Through tears of joy a client shared an interaction with a friend she hadn’t seen in a couple of years. “I’ve been doing Pilates,” my client responded. “I don’t even weigh myself, but I have not lost 50 pounds.”
- [Pilates will help you heal faster, but is not a shield against injuries](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/pilates-will-help-you-heal-faster-but-is-not-a-shield-against-injuries/) - Healthy people heal faster. Unhealthy people often find themselves in big trouble when it comes to healing after an injury or illness. Not one of us is immune from injuries or illnesses that come out of the blue. We all get caught off-guard from time to time. The difference between healthy people familiar with proper
- [Pilates helps teens in training](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/pilates-helps-teens-in-training/) - A couple of my teen clients are getting great training — for very different areas of their lives. One is a 17-year-old dancer. She’s been dancing since elementary school and is just about to graduate from high school. She has danced with many different groups, performing or competing, ranging from Scottish and Irish to Jazz
- [FaceTime makes Pilates possible](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/facetime-makes-pilates-possible/) - Is getting ready to go to the gym enough of a pain for you to stop exercising on a regular basis? Have you ever calculated the time it takes for you to drive to and from wherever you exercise? How about gas money and wear-and-tear on your vehicle? Have you ever wondered what you could
- [Is your hip pain caused by your posture?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/is-your-hip-pain-caused-by-your-posture/) - When was the last time you thought about your hips? If I asked you to let go of your hip flexors, could you do it? Hips fall into one of those body-part categories we rarely think about until something goes wrong. Ask anybody who has broken a hip how important hips are. Not taking care
- [Bowling better with Pilates](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/bowling-better-with-pilates/) - One of my clients is an avid bowler. You know the type: bowls in multiple leagues, goes to a lot of tournaments , participates in summer league, talks lane conditions. Keep reading even if you’re not a bowler. Pilates enhances focus and strength — something any athlete (and most people) benefit from having. Her average
- [How to move if you’re a bit busty](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/how-to-move-if-youre-a-bit-busty/) - *Editor’s note: This blog post was sparked by one of my clients who has dealt with serious back issues likely exacerbated by her large breasts. She said she wanted to help spread the word about how Pilates can help those in her boat. If you’re not a big-busted female, consider reading this anyway to enhance
- [I can meet you where you are](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/i-can-meet-you-where-you-are/) - Do you do a lot of laundry? Shoveling? Bending or lifting? Supporting your life and the way you move is a critical piece of Pilates training.
- [Free Pilates consults during the next two weeks!](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/free-pilates-consults-during-the-next-two-weeks/) - Would you like a free Pilates consult from a trainer? Maybe you’ve been thinking about Pilates training but haven’t done anything about it yet. Maybe you’ve watched a few videos, but they left you uncertain. Well, I’m traveling by car from North Carolina to Michigan and back and will be stopping along the way to
- [How to commit to staying fit](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/how-to-commit-to-staying-fit/) - Decide. Choose. Act. These words make it sound so simple — or daunting, depending on what’s going on in your life. They either inspire you or intimidate you. How you feel about the thoughts these words illicit in you can make or break your commitment to getting strong, staying fit, remaining healthy, and healing faster.
- [Hats off to Tax Accountants](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/hats-off-to-tax-accountants/) - This is the busiest time of year for tax accountants. The more successful they are, the busier they are. If you’ve seen one lately, you know what they can look like this time of year: tired, a little frazzled, the walking definition of busy. I have one client, a tax accountant, who learned a few
- [Give your hips a break, stretch your back and strengthen your core](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/give-your-hips-a-break-stretch-your-back-and-strengthen-your-core/) - It does not matter how old you are or what kind of shape you’re in, this is for everyone - be more aware of the front of your hips. Pay attention to where you crease at your hips when you sit down (or while you’re sitting). I’m talking about your hip flexors (located at the
- [How to make standing easier and safer](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/how-to-make-standing-easier-and-safer/) - You’ll be stronger and safer if you learn to stand up the right way (or more accurately, the safe way) — regardless of how old you are. If you’re young and healthy, you pop up without giving it a second thought, but being aware how to stand safely will help you now and as you
- [What will be your tipping point?](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/what-will-be-your-tipping-point/) - Sometimes changes are internal (mental, spiritual, emotional) at the core, but they always cause some external change: a haircut, a new style of dress, a calmer demeanor, a softer face, a slower pace. The causes behind these tipping points are different for everyone, but the common thread is a tipping point. Everybody has a tipping
- [How Thai Massage Boosts the Immune System](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/how-thai-massage-boosts-the-immune-system/) - Thai massage is a traditional healing technique that has been used for centuries to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. One of the many benefits of Thai massage is its ability to boost the immune system.
- [The long term benefits of deep stretching for people over 60 years old](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/the-long-term-benefits-of-deep-stretching-for-people-over-60-years-old/) - As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our physical health in order to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. One key aspect of physical health that often gets overlooked is flexibility. Deep stretching is a great way to improve flexibility, and it can have a variety of long-term benefits for people over 60 years old.
- [How Thai massage can relieve pain and soreness](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/how-thai-massage-can-relieve-pain-and-soreness/) - Thai massage is highly effective in treating a wide range of physical ailments, including muscle pain, joint stiffness, and chronic pain conditions.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/homepage/) - Thai Massage is an ancient and powerful method of healing that combines deep compressions, acupressure, and passive yoga stretching to restore total balance for body and mind. Receiving a Thai Massage is like going to your massage therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor and then a yoga class. It is a truly holistic bodywork experience. Stay stronger longer
- [Thai Massage](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/thai-massage/) - Thai massage is an ancient healing practice that has been used for centuries to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a form of massage that involves deep tissue manipulation, stretching, and compression techniques that work together to help relax the body and reduce stress. Thai massage is becoming increasingly popular all around the
- [Results](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/results/)
- [Stretching](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/stretching/) - This playlist has several stretching videos, giving attention to dominant muscle groups; calves, thighs (hamstrings/quads/ad and abductors), hips (glutes and piriformis), and spine (lumbar and thoracic). Each video is around a minute long with clear and concise directions.
- [Before Footer CTA](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/before-footer-cta/) - Learn to engage unused muscles and disengage over-used muscles
- [Blog](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/blog/)
- [Header Buttons](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/header-buttons/)
- [Teaching you to use your body the right way](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/about/) - If you’re ready to start learning techniques that will let you age with less pain, I’d love to work with you. This is exactly why I started learning, then teaching Pilates. You will learn to think about what muscles you are using and whether they are the most efficient to get the job done! As
- [Techniques](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/techniques/) - Why is Pilates training better? It engages your brain! I’ll help you notice what’s happening in your body as we work with your brain. You’ll learn to think, breathe and move differently — but not always in that order. During our first few sessions, you’ll experience lots of light-bulb moments. We’ll both know when a
- [Contact](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/contact/)
- [Upper Body](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/upper-body/) - These videos demonstrate a few exercises that predominantly use upper body muscles. In particular, use of the upper arm muscles (biceps, triceps, and deltoids) instead of the upper shoulder and neck muscles. Focus is on awareness of shoulder involvement only when it is needed, and the shoulder girdle - how to improve shoulder stability.
- [Balance](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/balance/) - These videos begin to introduce what to consider when thinking about how we live in gravity, and what needs to be considered, body mechanics-wise, to stay upright and balanced while living with gravity.
- [The Basic 10](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/the-basic-10/) - These videos explain and demonstrate the mat Pilates Basic 10 exercises. These were called the Basic 10 because all other exercises Joseph Pilates created derive from at least one of these exercises. Control, Concentration, Flowing Movement, Breathing, and Precision are the cornerstone of Joseph Pilates’ form of exercise.
- [Lower Body](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/lower-body/) - These videos demonstrate a few exercises that predominantly use lower body muscles. In particular, use of hamstrings, glutes, and core muscles are focused on to lessen the overuse of hip flexors and quads.
- [Core](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/core/) - The core muscles affect everything we physically do, including standing and sitting. Here are a few exercises to show how core muscles help you in some everyday movements.
- [Schedule a Thai Massage](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/schedule-a-thai-massage/)

## Categories

- [General](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/category/general/)
- [Pilates](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/category/pilates/)
- [Lower Body](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/category/lower-body/)
- [Upper Body](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/category/upper-body/)
- [Core](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/category/core/)
- [Thai Massage](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/category/thai-massage/)

## Tags

- [posture](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/posture/)
- [body alignment](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/body-alignment/)
- [body knowledge](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/body-knowledge/)
- [online fitness training](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/online-fitness-training/)
- [Shoulder Pain](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/shoulder-pain/)
- [Neck Pain](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/neck-pain/)
- [breathing while exercising](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/breathing-while-exercising/)
- [knees](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/knees/)
- [core](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/core/)
- [losing inches](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/losing-inches/)
- [heal faster](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/heal-faster/)
- [stretching techniques](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/stretching-techniques/)
- [flexibility](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/flexibility/)
- [lifting](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/lifting/)
- [carrying](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/carrying/)
- [teenagers](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/teenagers/)
- [Facetime](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/facetime/)
- [virtual Pilates](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/virtual-pilates/)
- [hip pain](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/hip-pain/)
- [bowing](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/bowing/)
- [stability](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/stability/)
- [back pain](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/back-pain/)
- [large breasts](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/large-breasts/)
- [how to move](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/how-to-move/)
- [core strength](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/core-strength/)
- [free consultation](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/free-consultation/)
- [FaceTime face-to-face](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/facetime-face-to-face/)
- [staying fit](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/staying-fit/)
- [commitment](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/commitment/)
- [benefits of training](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/benefits-of-training/)
- [hip flexors](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/hip-flexors/)
- [standing](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/standing/)
- [pilates training](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/pilates-training/)
- [commitment to pilates](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/commitment-to-pilates/)
- [immune system](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/immune-system/)
- [deep stretching](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/deep-stretching/)
- [joint health](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/joint-health/)
- [circulation](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/circulation/)
- [stress](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/stress/)
- [soreness](https://www.susannaengfitness.com/tag/soreness/)