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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT TYE4®…

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TYE4® FUSION CLASS
AEROBICS, BARRE, DANCE, PILATES,
STRENGTH TRAINING, and FLEXIBILITY
all into one class using the Tye4

This is the most innovative, versatile piece of equipment I have ever seen, and I hope you can get your hands on one soon to see for yourself! They are $70 email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com to order.

Get to know more about it on the

Nashville Tye4® Fitness Facebook Page.

See what instructors are saying about the Tye4®

and the training that was healed in New York on July 20:

“Loved the day, for me it was just good to solidify the movements, going faster and sweating more than I have in a long time. It was energizing for me, and certainly worth the trip. The arm work was killer. I’m really sore but a good sore. The repetitions were great and hard. By the time we started the shoulder plank I had to stop because I thought I was going to get sick! HOT! I loved it. The young trainers in my studio who are capable of teaching this very hard workout have heard from me, and we will get our game plan in order.” -Jill Balch, Total Pilates of Tulsa; Tulsa, Oklahoma

“Thank you for the weekend. I am excited as to where you are taking the Institute. I think it’s going to be good thing for all of us!” -Lonna Mosow, Center for Mind Body Fitness; Prairie, Minnesota

“Had a blast… great training! I’m looking forward to introducing Tye4 in Massachusetts with my connections in health clubs, Yoga, Pilates and personal training studios starting with a Tye4 class for instructors.” -Kate Blaine; Blaine Pilates, Massachusetts

“It was fun teaching Tye4 Barre/Burn at the Peninsula, but it was even more fun attending the first Tye4 workshop where I was surrounded by enthusiastic Pilates professionals. We went faster, worked deeper, and explored the numerous possibilities of working with Tye4.” -Allison Black; Living Proof Nutrition/Fitness, New York City

“The workshop was both informative and fascinating in that there are going to be many applications for use of the Tye4 in areas that I presently travel in – ballroom, ballet, rehab, elderly strengthening and balance issues. I am creatively thinking of ways it could be used in those genres. Your presentation of the material offered to us at this workshop was outstanding, thorough, and most inspiring! I look forward to progressing in my study of the material and implementing the Tye4 applications with my students. Your humble and obedient Tye4 missionary.” -Bunny Ott, Petersburg, Florida

“Tye4 is a light and versatile apparatus that adjusts quickly and easily on the body. It helps one to better feel the connection between the shoulders and the center of the body. It is a new idea for all your Pilates courses either on the mat or standing or on the apparatus.” – Claude Masson, Pilates Plaza, Valencia, Spain

“I have been teaching Tye4 classes for around 3 months and my clients are progressing and loving it. Our workshop in NY was a great group of ladies from all over the states and as far away as Spain and Japan. Had a blast with all these talented teachers. By the last run through we were ready for Broadway. Looking forward to all the amazing possibilities with Tye4 and this exciting new training. ” – Michelle Hoyos, Hoyos Pilates Life, Issaquah, Washington

“LOTS OF FUN!!!!“– Gaynanette Sartin, FitRx for Kathleen Weiner, Shreveport, Louisiana

“Tye4 is the most creative and innovative equipment I have ever seen. You can do most of the exercises effectively and this can spread Pilates to masses.” -Canan Gul, Nua Pilates Studio, Turkey

“It was great meeting you in NY!! I had a great time on Saturday.” -Mayumi Ito, Movements Unity Pilates Studio, Minami Chitose, Nagano City

“Using the Tye4® is comparable to having a personal trainer assist me through the movements. The added resistance the Tye4® provides helps me focus on my form. I’m more aware of my hands and feet and the role they play in every exercise. With the Tye4® every movement and position is intentional. The Tye4® allows me to feel more graceful. I love the feeling of support it provides behind my back.” -Ashley Benson, AshleyBensonFitness, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

“A new studio just opened in Columbus with those souped up reformers promoting their sweaty workouts and caloric burn. The new Tye4 workout is affordable and just as commercial but still in the spirit of Pilates. Let the games begin!” -Emily Smith, Focused Fitness, Columbus, Ohio

“Tye 4 is revolutionary. Weighing only 5 oz., you feel all the best of Pilates while having a fantastically fun and effective workout in a whole new way. My clients love it. So do I.” – Barbara Mullin, InsideOut Fitness Pilates, Montgomery, NY

August 22, 2013

I’ve now taught 3 Tye4 Fusion classes and we are having a lot of fun with our workout!

Here’s what a few clients are saying about the class…

Tye4® Official Launch in New York

TYE4® CLASSES

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IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO TRY THE NEW TYE4® TO ENHANCE YOUR WORKOUT!

SCHEDULE
LOCATIONS
CLASS REGISTRATION
PURCHASE TYE4 —» click HERE!

For schedule, locations, class registration to sign up for classes, email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com We are toning up that tummy & sculpting long, lean muscles in our arms and legs!

Oh yeah, we are also improving our flexibility, gaining better posture and taking control over our health!

TYE4 FUNDAMENTALS —» learn how to use Tye4 in more complex variations to maximize results, learn how to apply it to a variety of different exercise styles and get an awesome workout at the same time

TYE4 PILATES —» build long, lean muscle, increase flexibility & mobility, and strengthen your entire core

TYE4 HIIT —» high intensity interval training – using Tye4 will increase intensity, burn more calories and protect the joints while working harder

TYE4 FUSION —» cardio, barre, strength and Pilates

TYE4® PILATES CLASS

This class will be a typical mat Pilates class, but I will integrate the Tye4 into every exercise making it a Pilates Reformer workout. The Tye4 IS the reformer! The adjustable bungees are like the springs. The beauty of the Tye4…

ASSISTANCE. Tye4 provides assistance for the exercises that tend to strain the neck or hip flexors or movements you don’t have the strength to do fully yet. You will be performing exercises, like the teaser, that most people cannot do unassisted.
RESISTANCE. The Tye4 will add resistance through a full range of motion that will challenge your muscles when called for. You WILL feel it all over! Working out using Tye4 is a very “Pilates way” of moving.

EXPECT LONGER, LEANER, TALLER, STRONGER!

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PILATES Rocks!!!

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If you are wondering what the heck PILATES is
or thinking of joining my class,

here are some facts to convince you that

PILATES ROCKS!

This technique develops a strong core – flat abdominals and a strong back.
It will create long, lean muscles and flexibility.
You can develop an evenly conditioned body, improve sports performance and reduce risk of injury.
You will learn to control your body & gain muscle awareness.
It can rehab and strengthen joints.
Posture will improve
You will see benefits in many areas of your life.
It’s a challenging, but gentle low impact way to exercise.

Pilates is an effective method of cross-training, combining flexibility, body awareness, breathing techniques, and improvement in the strength and stability of your core muscles.

These are just a few of the benefits.

Read about Pilates and Arthritis HERE
Read about Pilates and Dance HERE
Read about Pilates in the Workplace HERE
Read about Life after a Hip Replacement HERE
Read about Pilates: Prenatal & Postpartum HERE

It was developed over 100 years ago.

It is not a trend.

Get on the PILATES train NOW!!!

PILATES WILL REDESIGN YOUR BODY!!!

Here I am doing pilates exercises using a

Tye4® by The Method Pilates. I am so excited to finish my certification in July!

Pick-A-Stick Workout

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HERE’S A FUN WAY TO WORKOUT:
CREATE YOUR OWN ROUTINE!

Have a hard time getting to the gym
Can’t find an hour to workout in the week
Get board of your normal workout routine
Want to learn some new exercises

These are the exercises I have added to my workout. You should customize your exercises to work with your fitness level, access to equipment, and space.

thePROGRAM

This can also be customized for YOU!

Depending on the day, I will commit to

Picking one stick every hour between 7 am and 7 pm.
Picking 3 sticks in the morning and 3 in the evening

You get the idea. Make this work for you!

The goal is to stay active, challenge your body beyond its normal load and have fun!

WHAT’S ON MY STICKS…
Standard Squat 50
Squat Jumps 50
Wall Sits 1 minute
Tye4® Legs – demo video here

Calf Raise 15 slow/10 fast/ 3 foot positions

Reverse Lunge 30 each leg!
Walking Lunge 30
Side Lunge 30

Standard Pushup 25
Military Pushup 25
Diamond Pushup 25
Tye4 Pushup 25
Skateboard Pushup 25

Plank 1 minute
Tye4 Plank 1 minute
Mountain Climber 30 each leg
Burpees 25
Pilates Roll Up 25
Side Crunch 15
Tye4 Pilates Series – demo video here

Tricep Dips 25
Tye4 Dips 30

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Add the NEW TYE4 system to boost your workout. Check this out for Tye4 exercises and click here for classes and info on the Tye4.

TYE4 $75
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A Little Anatomy

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I am currently studying for my PhysicalMind Institute Tye4® Pilates Certification… the reason for no resent posts lately! Well, I have been reminded – through my studying – how perfectly complex the human body is. I am fascinated by this intricate system i.e. the reason I work in fitness! I love that we have so much knowledge about the body, yet it is totally vulnerable and mysterious. All the parts are arranged in such a way as to work together for perfect function. When one part does not work properly, other areas WILL be effected. Every part depends on another.

Simply put:

Bones support our body against gravity. We are a lot prettier this way 🙂 Hehehe
Muscles move the bones
Tendons connect the muscle to the bone
Ligaments connect bone to bone and helps stabilize our joints

Now let’s talk ARMS for a minute.

We are able to raise them above our head, easy (considering a healthy shoulder joint). No big deal- not much thought, right? Welllll, let’s take an inward look to see HOW we are able to perform that “simple movement”:

Think about the shoulder blade, or scapula, for now. It stabilizes our shoulder both at rest and in motion. As the arm raises upward, the scapula is responsible for range of motion and support for the arm. It holds the arm to the body so the arm does not dangle!!!

The scapula is an ANCHOR!

As you raise your arm out to the side,

the first 30 degrees is accomplished by the arm alone- moved by the deltoid muscle.

The remaining movement is possible because of the scapula bone.

The muscle that moves this bone is the trapezius in the back.

DO THIS:

Raise your arms out to the side and all the way up to your ears.

Now lower them.

Think about the back work that is involved.

Now do the same thing but bring the arms in front of you.

Can you feel your scapula move?

— — — STORY TIME — — —

theSETTING

College days at Houston Baptist University

thePLOT

Starting back to practice after volleyball season

had ended.

So, we were back in the gym after a good Christmas break,

gearing up for training during the off season. We were lifting weight to find our max. This means that we had to lift as much weight as possible, in one lift, for different muscle groups, to find the maximum amount of weight we could lift.

This would allow us to find 60% of our max weight to perform 3 sets, doing 10 repetitions or we could lift 40% of our max weight for 3 sets of 15 repetitions.

Ok, so back to the gym. I was doing the Military Press exercise with a straight bar to find my max.

Military Press Exercise

WEll, it didn’t take long to learn that the weight I was lifting was OVER my max when my shoulder dislocated while holding the weight above my head!!! OOOUUUCCCHHHH! That was too much demand for my trapezius, levator scapulae, and serratus anterior. When they gave way, my shoulder joint lost its support. The rotators in my shoulder clearly couldn’t handle that load and resulted in dislocation. Good news for me: I didn’t tear anything, but I did stretch and strain the tendons and ligaments of my rotator cuff muscles in my shoulder. They were stretched good! For a number of days, I had to support my injured arm with my other hand while I sneezed, coughed, or hick-upped. If I didn’t add that extra support, my shoulder would slide out of joint, and then slide back in. Yes, that was weird! I rehabbed my shoulder with focus – determined to fix it and get back in the gym. After a few weeks and a much stronger shoulder, I dislocated it again 🙁

The doctor said that if it happened again, I would require surgery. Well, let’s not tell the doctor, BUT I dislocated it 5 more times. BOOOO I didn’t want the surgery and decided to live with my limitations.

Fast forward 6 years…

At this time I had earned my degree in Kineseology and was working as a Fitness Specialist and Group Fitness Instructor at the Memorial Hermann Wellness Center in Houston, Tx.

My boss and mentor Joetta Dickerson (owner of The Pilates Studio Houston and Pilates Instructor to the Houston Rockets Basketball team) started teaching me the art of Pilates. I began studying and practicing TheMethod Pilates. Unknowingly, I rehabbed my shoulder to full range of motion and strength while using the Reformer! Needless to say this kinda hooked me onto Pilates!

Now in 2013: PhysicalMind Institute has created the most inventive Pilates system – TYE4® that functions as a reformer! Reformer classes are expensive and hard to find. Great news: now everyone can take advantage of the benefits that come from balanced, flexibility, joint mobility, core strength, long lean muscle and coordination from the large Pilates apparatus.

Be thankful today for your scapula 🙂

Pay attention to your movement and enjoy the fact that you have such a cool, complex “earth suit” to wear!

THE TYE4® FOR PILATES

THE PILATES Tye4

I am loving this Tye4®! It gives the same type of resistance and assistance as the Pilates equipment, but can actually be taken anywhere. These bungees can add up to 20 lbs of resistance! We will be able to burn more calories in each workout and tone faster using the Tye4®.
THIS ROCKS!