Mariela’s Blog

Lets sculpt your thighs and buttocks !

Each of these Pilates exercises will help you tone these very important curves in your body. Remember to be consistent if you want to enjoy a flab free butt and thighs. Exercise # 2 Scissors kicks 1-Lie on your side, you can rest your head on a rolled towel. Move your...

Lets firm your thighs and buttocks !

Today I will give you the first exercise of the series of five routines for your thighs and buttocks. These movements target your butt, the back side of your leg and hip. Be careful if you have a sensitive lower back, never force and listen to your body. Pilates...

10 minute abs routine

Today we will target the same muscle group, the obliques. I can assure you that this 5 exercises for your abdominal wall and your core will make the difference in terms of strength and muscle definition. My Pilates clients love this core exercises! Next week I will...

10 minute abs routine

Today we will target the group of muscles called Obliques. If you would like to show a nice and well-defined waist, don't forget to strengthen these important muscles responsible of the twisting and lateral bending of your torso. Exercise # 1 Can-Can 1-Lie on your...

10 minute abs routine

My summer abs workout is the more effective and fun to do, because it targets your entire abdominal wall, and your core muscles( hip flexors,transverse abdominals, obliques and buttocks). Each of these 5 exercises will make your mid-section firm and toned. Exercise #3...

10 minute Abs routines

Today I will teach you the second exercise of my Pilates mat repertoire. These exercises are very easy and simple to do even for those people who have weak abdominals and core. Exercise #2: Curl with leg raises 1-Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet on...

10 minutes Abs routines!

Summer time is here and we need to show a toned and well-defined mid-section. I will teach you how to achieve great abs in only 10 minutes everyday. These exercises are part of my Pilates mat routines, my clients love these effective and easy firmers . Remember,if you...

Age-defying Pilates

Pilates is the best fitness routine for everyone, but specially for baby boomers! I just had my birthday last week and honestly I feel like I am getting better and better in terms of strength, flexibility, body awareness, coordination and stamina. I feel blessed...

Mother’s Day

Today May 8th we are celebrating Mother's day. Being a mother is the most difficult task that anyone can imagine. There is no way to be prepared for such a hard, time-consuming job. I admire women specially those who are mothers, that make so many sacrifices for their...

Second day at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Sunday morning was a gorgeous day. The weather couldn't be more perfect, sunny and breeze. The flow of people coming in started way before ten; you could tell how enthusiastic was everyone as they walked by the booths. This day was not different from Saturday. There...