Hi! I'm Dr. Sara Solomon and I'm a Pilates Instructor, StrongFit Coach and Physiotherapist. I've put together a 10-minute Pilates routine that targets the main arch (core). Why? Because all StrongFitt ...[Read More]
10 Minute Pilates Workout
Sandbag Deadlifts and Dimmels Deadlifts
How to do the Sandbag Deadlifts and Dimmel Deadlifts, using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez The deadlift is internal torque both concentrically and eccentrically. ...[Read More]
Sandbag Carries
How to do the Sandbag Carry using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez To lap the sandbag, deadlift it to your lap (engage your core to do this: not sure how? COUGH!). ...[Read More]
Sandbag Press
How to do the Sandbag Overhead Press, using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez Use a sandbag, or something that can be held between your hands (i.e. med ball). You wi ...[Read More]
Sandbag Squats
Sandbags Squats Deadlift the sandbag (keep your butt up in the air and your arms straight), and then lap it. This is internal torque. As you lap it, clasp one had around the other wrist. Bear hug the ...[Read More]
Sandbag Floor Press
How to do the Sandbag Floor Press, using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez Use a sandbag, or something that can be held between your hands (i.e. med ball). Pressing ...[Read More]
Aging Backwards???
Today is January 25, 2018. It's my birthday! I'm foh-tay. You know ...18 with 22 years experience... 14,600 days old ... two 20 year olds combined. Here are some of my reflections on turning 40 ... I ...[Read More]
Gaining Weight is Cool
The Story of a Retired Fitness Model... Once upon a time, I was a PRO fitness model, and during this time I subscribed to the “diet and exercise” approach … until it started working against me. Nothin ...[Read More]
Shoulder & Triceps Burner
Grab a plate and do this real time couplet with me. #FeelTheBurn 4 rounds of [25 front deltoid raises + 25 overhead triceps extensions]. That's 100 reps total. Rest a minute in between rounds. Exhale ...[Read More]
Pec & Shoulder Burner
Grab some dumbbells and do this real time StrongFit Tabata training session with me and my cats. #FeelTheBurn This is a 2 min Tabata: 20s shoulder raises (palms up) + 10s Hercules hold (thumbs up). Do ...[Read More]
Sandbag Training
Why Sandbags? Why use sandbags instead of barbells? Most lifting in real life is done with objects between your hands (e.g. picking up your baby, your cat, or a sandbag). This makes sandbags more func ...[Read More]
Foam Rolling Routine
What are Trigger Points? Injuries and repetitive motions can degrade your muscles and fascia. (The fascia is the connective tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles). This can cause localized ar ...[Read More]