Pilates For Athletes

Welcome, athletes! I'm glad you're here. These Pilates resources are designed to support your training, enhance performance and prevent injuries.

Join my weekly group mat class specifically for athletes at Bull City Running. This dynamic class focuses on improving movement efficiency, enhancing core strength, and preventing injuries.

I also offer private lessons in my home studio, fully equipped with a Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs and Barrels. Private lessons help to reduce pain, increase mobility and take your performance to the next level.

Class Schedule & Sign Up

WORKOUT VIDEOS

Enjoy these Pilates workouts pre- or post-training:

Standing Warm-Up: Take 5 minutes to mobilize your joints before your workout.
Athletes Mat Flow: Train like an athlete with this 20-minute Pilates mat flow.
Pilates for Runners: 15 minutes of dynamic stretching, core strengthening and mobility across all planes.
Unilateral Pilates Exercises: In 8 minutes, address muscle imbalances, develop symmetry and prevent injuries.
Pilates Pick Me Up: 15 minute mat workout, perfect for anytime of the day.
Hip Spin Up: Grease the hips and get them ready for movement in 9 minutes.

HELPFUL ARTICLES

Blog posts you're going to want to read:

Why Runners Need Core Endurance: A Pilates persective on improving performance and reducing pain.
Is Pilates Good for Athletes?: The secret to a stronger, more durable body.
How Pilates Helps Heal Plantar Fasciitis: Alleviate foot pain, mobilize tissues and support the healing process.
Does Pilates Improve Mobility?: Genuine ways to feel flexible and strong.
Training Smarter, Not Harder: Staying fit in your 30s and 40s.

TESTIMONIALS

"I found Riki through a Google search when I was helping my son, a former D1 college football player, who aspires to continue playing the sport, but was struggling with significant hip stiffness. Riki worked closely with him and made a remarkable difference in his hip flexibility and overall mobility. She was kind, attentive, accommodating and most importantly, my son felt completely comfortable working with her. He is heading off to play in the AF1 football league and says his hip mobility feels better than it ever has. I only wish we had found Riki sooner. She is absolutely fabulous!" - Useetha R.

"Riki is such a thoughtful teacher. Her classes are enjoyable (but work!) and have made me a stronger runner." - Holly L.

STAY CONNECTED

Each week I share links about the culture and science of movement, recipes for nutritional meals, podcasts and videos to help you live your fullest life, as well as sign up info for my Pilates classes and mobility workshops.

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