Spring Cleaning

Ridding our house of the winter detritus is on my todo list for Spring but I'm not excited about it. You are aware Spring began yesterday but winter still has a strong hold on our city.  However, a good spring cleaning can breathe life into the long, grey days of winter.

Consider cleaning with products that are better for the environment, your children and pets, and you (especially the chemicals that can irritate your eyes, skin, and lungs).  The current issue of ConsumerReport on Health has an article on "Spring cleaning the healthy way."  The article lists some recipes for making less toxic cleaning products.
     Mold and mildew:  1 cup bleach in 1 gallon of water (use chlorine-free bleach)
     Oven:  1 cup baking soda+1/4 cup washing soda+water to make a paste, using gloves, put paste on oven surfaces, leave overnight, wipe and rinse.
     Windows:  1 cup vinegar+1 cup water into a spray bottle
http://www.consumerreports.org

Since you have been committed to your Pilates practice all winter you will notice a difference in how your body feels after a weekend of cleaning. Your muscles won't be so sore and they will recover more quickly.  You'll feel like BamBam lifting Barney's recliner to vacuum the floor because your core is so strong! (Please remember to use your legs).

The benefits of a religious Pilates practice are endless.   Keep coming to the studio to get stronger and more flexible. Reference Annie's post on running and Chris's post on lateral flexion.

THINK SPRING!

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