tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001890791709911732024-03-13T11:33:14.589-04:00Tirado Pilates ApparatusThe mission of Tirado Pilates Apparatus is to make the highest quality Traditional Pilates Apparatus for Pilates Studios and home use, to have excellent customer service and to help preserve the Traditional Pilates Method as taught by Joseph Pilates and Romana Kryzanowska.
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</p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-52857395827815398672009-07-09T10:39:00.002-04:002009-07-09T10:41:50.425-04:00Edgar Tirado is Available for Private Sessions or Mini Seminars Before or After the Big Bear Intensive!<p><br />As many of you know, the Big Bear Intensive, with the likes of Jay Grimes, Dorothee VandeWalle, Kathryn Ross-Nash, MeJo Wiggin and Siri Galliano, is coming up next month. If you haven’t already signed up, we encourage you to at <a href="http://www.liveartpilates.com/bigbearregister.htm">http://www.liveartpilates.com/bigbearregister.htm</a>. <br /><br />Edgar Tirado will be presenting From the Patents to the Present: An Equipment Workshop on Friday from 12:00pm-3:00pm. And due to demand, he will also be available for both several days before and after the conference to teach private sessions or mini seminars at any Pilates Studio in Southern California. The same 10% Big Bear discount for apparatus applies to any studio where he teaches. Please book soon as we are trying to set the schedule. You can reach us through email at <a href="mailto:sales@pilatesapparatus.com">sales@pilatesapparatus.com</a> or by phone at (864) 226-5439. <br /><br />Thanks and we hope to see you all soon!Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-90950115434141334412009-06-22T13:31:00.005-04:002009-06-22T13:43:43.281-04:00We are being featured at this year’s Big Bear Intensive!<span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br />Want to rub shoulders with the likes of Jay Grimes, Dorothee VandeWalle, Kathryn Ross-Nash, MeJo Wiggin and Siri Galliano? Well this summer is the three day Big Bear Intensive at the Northwoods Resort, in beautiful Big Bear, California.<br /><br />All orders for the Big Bear Intensive now receive 10% off of our <a href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com/">PilatesApparatus.com</a> website!!! Just enter the coupon code bigbear during checkout and you are on your way to owning the finest studio quality apparatus sold today!<br /><br />On Friday from 12 – 3pm for just $100 Edgar Tirado, owner of Tirado Pilates Apparatus and Pilates in Anderson, will be presenting an Equipment Workshop and be available for privates as part of the one day specially priced package that also includes Chuck Rapaport photos of Joseph Pilates from 4-5pm and a mat class taught by Jay Grimes from 5:15-6:45pm. This would be your opportunity to try all of our apparatus versus the other known brands.<br /><br />Edgar’s presentation will include information on the care and feeding of apparatus (all brands), enhancing the performance of apparatus with the differences and contrasts between the different brands, a general overview of apparatus in general, how to repackage, move and ship apparatus, understanding springs and doing repairs on your apparatus.<br /><br />If you are in the Southern California area, you cannot afford to miss this event. Reasonably priced, with some of the most distinguished experts in the field, it is your best opportunity this summer to expand your craft and see what opportunities are available to you.<br /><br />Here is the official information:<br />Siri Galliano's Live Art Pilates<br />presents<br />The Work of Mr. Joseph Pilates<br />History – Tradition – Technique – Spirit<br /><br />August 21 – 23 at the Northwoods Resort - Big Bear Lake, California 92315<br /><br />The Entire System: Reformer • Cadillac • Barrels • Wunda Chair • High Chair • Arm Chair Pedipole • Magic Circle • Magic Square for Head (Neck Stretcher) • Mat Workouts and more...<br /><a href="http://www.liveartpilates.com/bigbearregister.htm">REGISTER TODAY!</a> (Limited space available)<br /><br /></span>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-29496922588817259862009-05-19T14:50:00.002-04:002009-05-19T14:56:36.522-04:009th International Educational Conference Cancelled<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />I just received the following email and feel that I should pass it on.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">For those of you looking forward to seeing Edgar and the whole gang at Tirado Pilates Apparatus (</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/PilatesApparatus.com">PilatesApparatus.com</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">), we will be at the </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank" href="http://www.liveartpilates.com/bigbear2008.htm">Pilates Intensive: Big Bear</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in August. Or as always, you can reach us via email and phone.</span></span><br /><br /><table style="width: 510px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK2" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(102, 102, 153);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" valign="top" width="115"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 153);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >05/19/2009<br /></span></td> <td style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" valign="top"><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 0);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="width: 600px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="35"> <tbody><tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 102, 153);" bgcolor="#666699"> <td rowspan="1" colspan="1" width="16"><br /></td> <td style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;" rowspan="1" colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:130%;" >9th International Educational Conference Cancelled<br /></span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="width: 600px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK32" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="35"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top: 5px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" valign="top" width="75"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:78%;" > <br /></span></td> <td style="background-color: rgb(216, 216, 216);" rowspan="1" colspan="1" valign="top" width="15" bgcolor="#d8d8d8"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=100189079170991173&postID=2949692258881725986" width="15" height="1" /></td> <td style="padding: 15px; background-color: rgb(216, 216, 216); color: rgb(216, 216, 216);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:10pt;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" bg="" valign="top" width="510"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:85%;" >Dear Edgar,<br /><br />Today, the Board of Directors of the Pilates Method Alliance announced that the PMA's 9th International Educational Conference in November 2009 in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_0">Dallas, Texas</span> is being cancelled due to the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_1">economic downturn</span>.<br /><br />Please see the statement below from the PMA Board.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">H</span>aving kept a close eye on our conference sales in recent weeks, it has become clear that in the current difficult economic environment we will not have enough delegates to go forward with our 2009 conference. As many of you know, we conducted a survey in mid April. The survey indicated that many of our regular attendees would not be able to come to the conference due to the global financial downturn. The current registration figures for our 2009 conference reflect this fact; our sales are down by 70%. As such, it is with great reluctance that we must announce the cancellation of the PMA's 9th International Educational Conference.<br /><br />We are disappointed about the cancellation because a great deal of work went into preparing a valuable event for 2009, and because we were looking forward to seeing our colleagues in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_2">Dallas</span> in November. On the other hand, we feel this decision demonstrates that we are proactive and responsive to current economic realities, and able to make the tough decisions necessary to be fiscally prudent with the funds entrusted to us by the Pilates community. As a not-for-profit organization, we must be responsible to our alliance members, certificants, delegates, sponsors and exhibitors, to ensure that we do not operate the conference at a loss, as this would draw away funds that are needed to continue other essential functions of the PMA.<br /><br />The next PMA conference will take place in <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_3">Long Beach, California</span>, <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_4">November 4</span> - 7, 2010, and will mark the 10th anniversary of the PMA. We look forward to a spectacular new program and celebration!<br /><br /><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_5">Delegates</span> who have already paid for the 2009 conference are being offered a refund, or an open credit with the PMA which they can apply to the 2010 conference, membership, merchandise, or any of our other offerings.<br /><br />We wish you all the best, and look forward to seeing you in 2010 in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1242758943_6">Long Beach</span> to celebrate our 10th anniversary.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />PMA Board of Directors</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-72257172102454200032009-05-03T11:01:00.007-04:002009-05-03T11:10:33.985-04:00More Options, More Locations, More Pilates<p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/Sf2zRZ8He1I/AAAAAAAAAPM/e5jZKLdB6tE/s1600-h/godaddy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/Sf2zRZ8He1I/AAAAAAAAAPM/e5jZKLdB6tE/s320/godaddy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331614645478718290" /></a><br /><p><br />We do everything that we can at Tirado Pilates Apparatus to making shopping with us easy and rewarding. So we are proud to announce, that along with our newly renovated <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com">PilatesApparatus.com</a> website, we now have a new store located in the <a target="_blank" href="http://shops.godaddy.com/PilatesApparatus-com/">GoDaddy Marketplace</a>. As always, we love to hear comments - both good and bad - so please feel free to drop us a line and tell us what you think. You can reach us at <a href="mailto:sales@pilatesapparatus.com">sales@pilatesapparatus.com</a>.Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-88384019163459965582009-03-27T11:20:00.003-04:002009-03-27T12:22:18.289-04:00Discovering Pure Classical Pilates by Peter Fiasca<p><br />Our good friend and fellow Pilates guru Peter Fiasca has just published his new book <i>Discovering Pure Classical Pilates</i>. We highly recommend the book and suggest suggest that anyone serious about their Pilates should consider this a worthy addition to their library.<br /><p align="center"><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102515824759&e=001i57BRK3Https3wPwJfGTBaCL2uG5Pe8nSJYOaQYq7_LrCHgv7RxRh1ZKDuwG7gjtq3EDOELb9c_cmNq3o6c0Lb-VM6RCx6Xw8v_xCsDMGpJ6Mso-3gGBfv6MDh56oav8kCpCvasVItwHGn_c9iU_50h528dx8DU1"><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com/images/peterbooktext.jpg" width="613" height="1140"></a></p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-78282742901673938592009-01-29T10:15:00.007-05:002009-01-29T10:52:49.738-05:00Our Commitment to Quality Control<p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Here at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com/">PilatesApparatus.com</a> we pride ourselves on selling the highest quality, handcrafted and professionally tuned Pilates Apparatus available on the market today. Many of our previous customers have written us over the years to thank us for building such remarkable products. And while we would love to tell you that it is our care and commitment to Joseph Pilates original intent, the truth is that we have a secret weapon that allows us to be able to deliver a better piece of apparatus than our competitors. His name is Sebastian and as you can tell from the pictures below, he is an expert at testing our apparatus. Whether he is adjusting springs on a reformer, testing each piece of equipment for maximum performance, or just working out, he is our last line of quality control before anything heads out of our doors. So if you own one of our apparatus, or plan on buying one in the future, please don’t thank us, thank Sebastian.</span><br /><br /></span><center style="font-family:arial;"><table id="table1" width="506" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="164" align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/DSCF0168.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/th_DSCF0168.jpg" width="160" height="120" /></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sebastian checking the springs on a new reformer</span></p></td><td width="164" align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/DSCF0167.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/th_DSCF0167.jpg" width="160" height="120" /></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sebastian approves of these springs</span></p></td><td width="164" align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/IMG_7231.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/th_IMG_7231.jpg" width="160" height="120" /></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Reformer workout break</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></center><center style="font-family:arial;"><table id="table2" width="506" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="164" align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/IMG_7238.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/th_IMG_7238.jpg" width="160" height="120" /></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Barrels of fun and the marine grade vinyl keeps them both clean </span></p></td><td width="164" align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/IMG_7252.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/th_IMG_7252.jpg" width="160" height="120" /></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">This Wunda Chair would pass a Joseph Pilates inspection!</span></p></td><td width="164" align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/IMG_7256.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/everyone89/Sebastian/th_IMG_7256.jpg" width="160" height="120" /></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">It's a Baby Chair, he's a baby. Why do you think he got into this work?</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></center><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">To see more of Sebastian, check out his website at </span><a style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank" href="http://www.sebastianhamilton.com/">SebastianHamilton.com</a></span>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-78240149667816228682009-01-13T20:58:00.002-05:002009-01-13T21:08:42.918-05:00Pilates Doesn't Cost, it Pays<p><br />With the economy faltering people are looking for ways to cut back wherever they can. More often then not, that means reducing medical care, eating foods that aren't as healthy, and spending less time and money staying in shape. <br /><br />This is the wrong way to think. Staying in shape saves you money. It lowers the chances that you will need medical care, your body requires less food because it is working more efficiently, and your positive self-image leads toward improving yourself in other ways. It is a lifestyle choice that relives stress, is a healthier way to live, and a necessity for people who wish live a better life. <br /><br />Just as keeping your mind sharp as you age, we all know that keeping healthy leads to increased overall wellbeing. This is where Pilates can help you save money because Pilates is comprehensive; every exercise is a step to total integration of the body systems. Keeping up on your Pilates is a solid financial investment. So in this time of tighter wallets, let Pilates help you keep a tighter powerhouse and you'll be richer for it.Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-32030885432670751582009-01-12T22:39:00.002-05:002009-01-13T21:08:24.753-05:00Lessening Pilates Environmental Impact<p><br />Our commitment to the Pilates Method extends beyond the fusion of mind and body and into the community itself. To us, it is the extension of finding our natural strengths, counteracting its weaknesses, and correcting for imbalances. We have but one world to live in and at <a href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com">PilatesApparatus.com</a> we promise to maintain the mindset laid forth by Joseph Pilates that our minds can control our muscles and in turn our actions. <br /><br />Because of our volume and in-house design and manufacturing we are able to offer some alternatives not currently found at other Pilates manufactures. Some of these differences include vegan friendly straps made of military grade Kevlar instead of the standard leather, environmentally friendly packaging, and an ever reducing carbon footprint that we are very proud of. We believe that each of us, doing our part, can make a positive difference and help provide a balance for years to come.Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-84080307506385801762008-12-15T08:36:00.004-05:002009-01-13T21:08:08.444-05:00Health for the Holidays<p><br />Each holiday season brings with it the ups and downs that can be attributed to any joyous occasion. Family, friends, parties, food, and presents all add their own special touch to the usual festivities of this time of year. And it is in that spirit that we reach out to those we love and do things to better their lives. We give small tokens of our appreciation, are kinder than we usually are, and try to spread love, compassion and joy to those around us.<br /><br />So it is only natural that in this spirit of giving we consider the best gift of all: health. Helping someone to maintain their healthy lifestyle, or giving them the opportunity to jumpstart a new routine, truly is the gift that keeps on giving. This holiday season, please remember to love each other, treat others are you would wish to be treated, and give the gift of health.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com">PilatesApparatus.com</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.theworkpilates.com">The Work, Pilates in Anderson</a>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-80373770953881646272008-12-11T11:17:00.003-05:002008-12-11T11:20:16.959-05:00Connect to us<p><br />We are now on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1620701253">Facebook</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/pilatesapparatus">Myspace</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/edgartirado">Linkedin</a> - for all of your social networking pleasure.Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-80253578605721712112008-10-20T13:34:00.005-04:002008-10-20T13:36:24.630-04:00New Website!<p><br />We went live with our <a href="http://pilatesapparatus.com/">PilatesApparatus.com</a> website today. Please check it out and tell us what you think.<br /><p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-31491753006618186532008-09-10T12:50:00.032-04:002008-09-11T13:39:04.890-04:00Pilates ConnectionsWe traveled to Austin, TX to deliver and install some Tirado Pilates Apparatus to <a target=“_blank” href="http://www.pilatesconnections.com/">Pilates Connections</a>. Tom and Vivian Floyd had their Open House at their new location and Edgar taught mini seminars on Reformer, Wunda and Arm Chair and the Guillotine Tower.<br /><br />We renamed our Guillotine Tower "The Floyd". Notice the pull-up bar added per Tom's request. Also the fold up mat is 8 feet.<br /><br />The Wunda Chair pictured is the Basic Studio Model . Tirado Pilates Apparatus Arm Chair is the one in the foreground. The Aluminum Reformer is ours and note how our High Mats hang on the Wall Units.<br /><br />When in Austin visit this studio!<br /><br /><center><a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UX4zAA-k8Du9K6jLPptkFw?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMg8BvnLcFI/AAAAAAAAAGk/yxsUNDvDyd0/s288/DSCF0052.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/y21QSjskzwVdq4Usni3vDw?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMg8Cq6V_1I/AAAAAAAAAG0/DeGskEMsLIs/s288/DSCF0091.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nMmuHWEtzDVtjfqMjJVs-Q?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMg6jc-BgnI/AAAAAAAAAGc/5AgM0wtuIj8/s288/DSCF0123.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jECzkQJbVn8WZFl_BKraSg?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 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src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMhAYte9UHI/AAAAAAAAAHc/iE7EBNnsyV8/s288/DSCF0533.JPG" /></a><a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Xf325qbjMxgacy9TQYSafg?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMhAZP5k6fI/AAAAAAAAAHk/t1G6JEBGjww/s288/DSCF0532.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fN76PmvQoVdAfaENjlO-7A?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMhAZcDO8dI/AAAAAAAAAHs/RLgHbp2aCoE/s288/DSCF0526.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IRSspV0iklwUZZjvt3V2iQ?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMhBHAAHwrI/AAAAAAAAAH8/fX_xHrr75MA/s288/DSCF0524.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9ncUJTI9C-8D3qJLOa-ffQ?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMhAZw7n-OI/AAAAAAAAAH0/2QKP_v6XAqk/s288/DSCF0525.JPG" /></a> <a target=“_blank” href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NWre_LGGUGm_rSftxapPiA?authkey=ytxhi8SqPl4"><img height=204 src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/pilatesapparatus/SMhNkq845YI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/fznt5TuwOVo/s288/DSCF0167.JPG" /></a></center>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-12090257756996234102008-09-09T18:16:00.017-04:002008-09-10T13:33:47.895-04:00Cooper Fitness CenterWe recently visited the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cooperaerobics.com/fitness/">Cooper Fitness Center</a> in Dallas, Texas, world renowned Fitness Facility. A quote from the founder Kenneth H Cooper, MD, M.P.H.; "It is easier to maintain good health through proper exercise, diet, and emotional balance than to regain it once it is lost."<br /><br />Donna Fisher is the head of the Pilates Program and she invited Edgar to be a guest Instructor. He taught in their Pilates Studio and Mat Room and on a Tirado Pilates Apparatus Reformer out by the pool. It is a beautiful and amazing place!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMcjBMzjYCI/AAAAAAAAAE0/5yCtHhHIhRw/s1600-h/DSCF0113.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244198794620526626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMcjBMzjYCI/AAAAAAAAAE0/5yCtHhHIhRw/s320/DSCF0113.JPG" border="0"></a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMchndX2YhI/AAAAAAAAAEs/AYuwAk7RFE0/s1600-h/DSCF0099.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244197252879507986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMchndX2YhI/AAAAAAAAAEs/AYuwAk7RFE0/s320/DSCF0099.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8OWl6WwI/AAAAAAAAAEM/U4W29L5HSRU/s1600-h/DSCF0043.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244156139632483074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8OWl6WwI/AAAAAAAAAEM/U4W29L5HSRU/s320/DSCF0043.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8OzKpWjI/AAAAAAAAAEU/nDV5zzD2gL0/s1600-h/DSCF0056.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244156147302750770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8OzKpWjI/AAAAAAAAAEU/nDV5zzD2gL0/s320/DSCF0056.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8PADt-dI/AAAAAAAAAEc/4VOZ2mDg0zI/s1600-h/DSCF0093.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244156150763354578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8PADt-dI/AAAAAAAAAEc/4VOZ2mDg0zI/s320/DSCF0093.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMb8PpksKqI/AAAAAAAAAEk/8i37PvSwjzU/s1600-h/DSCF0095.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244156161907501730" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMcmqtYTbXI/AAAAAAAAAGE/IUFEETcinLs/s320/DSCF0192.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMclIvaTUyI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qrfseSZWZWQ/s1600-h/DSCF0140.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244201123192197922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMclIvaTUyI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qrfseSZWZWQ/s320/DSCF0140.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMclIwjONVI/AAAAAAAAAFk/a2DNHJ4kTu0/s1600-h/DSCF0148.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244201123498046802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMclIwjONVI/AAAAAAAAAFk/a2DNHJ4kTu0/s320/DSCF0148.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMclJSGmtXI/AAAAAAAAAFs/vZjfl0GkOH8/s1600-h/DSCF0152.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244201132504823154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMclJSGmtXI/AAAAAAAAAFs/vZjfl0GkOH8/s320/DSCF0152.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMckRul86qI/AAAAAAAAAFE/w01TR1gnvQ8/s1600-h/DSCF0127.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244200178079820450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMckRul86qI/AAAAAAAAAFE/w01TR1gnvQ8/s320/DSCF0127.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMckR6wAVdI/AAAAAAAAAFM/25deP31U0VI/s1600-h/DSCF0128.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244200181343213010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMckR6wAVdI/AAAAAAAAAFM/25deP31U0VI/s320/DSCF0128.JPG" border="0" /></a><a target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMckSbuf3XI/AAAAAAAAAFU/7IVp9LqWQq0/s1600-h/DSCF0130.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244200190195260786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMckSbuf3XI/AAAAAAAAAFU/7IVp9LqWQq0/s320/DSCF0130.JPG" border="0" /></a>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-66049913565253964392008-09-09T17:51:00.005-04:002008-09-10T13:28:40.432-04:00Austin, TX Pilates Instructors<a target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMbzCGK0hZI/AAAAAAAAAD8/UzuI2_jqaNE/s1600-h/DSCF0538.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244146033460807058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMbzCGK0hZI/AAAAAAAAAD8/UzuI2_jqaNE/s320/DSCF0538.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMbynL7_crI/AAAAAAAAAD0/GjjwhXlsKFc/s1600-h/DSCF0537.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244145571152753330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMbynL7_crI/AAAAAAAAAD0/GjjwhXlsKFc/s320/DSCF0537.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>In our recent trip to Austin we had breakfast with good friends from the Atlanta days, Jim and Jennifer Stein and their beautiful children, Elliot, Naomi & Thomas. They are Romana trained Instructors and the best. Jennifer teaches at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thehillsfitness.com/pilates.htm">The Hills Health Club and Wellness Center</a> and Jim is the Fitness Director at the <a target="_blank" href="http://danceinstitute.com/">Dance Institute</a>.</div></div>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-17203605178699400142008-08-26T19:05:00.007-04:002008-09-10T13:42:23.777-04:00Arm Chair (Baby Chair)<a target="_blank" href="http://pilatesapparatus.com">Tirado Pilates Apparatus</a> offers beautiful hardwood Arm Chair (Baby Chair)! <br /><p>(Baby not included. This is our grandson <a target="_blank" href="http://sebastianhamilton.com">Sebastian</a>) </p><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMgGPPDurUI/AAAAAAAAAGM/saDcXII-53k/s1600-h/DSCF0715.JPG" target="_blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244448624882920770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SMgGPPDurUI/AAAAAAAAAGM/saDcXII-53k/s320/DSCF0715.JPG" border="0" /></a>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-43459446261071052992008-08-19T18:07:00.003-04:002008-08-30T06:51:54.776-04:00Recent order, Hardwood Ladder Barrel<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SKtEhB_TZSI/AAAAAAAAADI/U3V0yhw-3Qg/s1600-h/CIMG1630.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236354326008653090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SKtEhB_TZSI/AAAAAAAAADI/U3V0yhw-3Qg/s320/CIMG1630.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Got the barrel! It is beautiful!!!! Thanks so much. P.B.</div>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-28122146682605112252008-07-25T10:13:00.003-04:002008-07-25T10:23:22.376-04:00The Work, Pilates in Anderson<a href="http://www.theworkpilates.com/">Edgar Tirado's Studio </a>in Anderson, SC. All apparatus pictured by Tirado Pilates Apparatus. The best way to decide on Pilates Apparatus is to take a ride.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SInf7u0tQsI/AAAAAAAAAC8/Zz7kxIXkyuk/s1600-h/image001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226955059814548162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SInf7u0tQsI/AAAAAAAAAC8/Zz7kxIXkyuk/s320/image001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-45740317719819757762008-07-24T10:31:00.008-04:002008-07-24T10:53:22.656-04:00Asheville Pilates, July 18, 2008<p><br />While visiting Asheville</span> NC, with the two new grand babies</span> Edgar had his second session with Maureen Sher at <a href="http://www.ashevillepilates.com/index.htm">Asheville Pilates</a>. This time he tried GYROTONICS and loved it!<br /><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIiSs7Bv63I/AAAAAAAAAC0/86rowagmKRU/s1600-h/maureen2008web%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226588668020386674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIiSs7Bv63I/AAAAAAAAAC0/86rowagmKRU/s320/maureen2008web%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-11928834220998326272008-07-23T16:18:00.002-04:002008-07-24T09:42:21.117-04:00Springs<p><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIeSrhi-laI/AAAAAAAAABU/JpMwaUFIqxQ/s1600-h/reformer+to+ship+001_small.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226307169023858082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIeSrhi-laI/AAAAAAAAABU/JpMwaUFIqxQ/s320/reformer+to+ship+001_small.jpg" border="0" /></a>The following was posted on a great <a href="http://www.pilatesconnections.com/" target="_blank">Pilates Discussion Board</a> (founder Tom Floyd) by Edgar; he has the springs manufactured for his <a href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com/" target="_blank">Apparatus</a><br /><br />Hello, long time listener, first time caller.<br />I know a pretty good deal about springs. Ms. Siri proposed that I write an article on springs.<br />I'm in the process.<br />Dear readers, your questions, concerns and trepidations will be a great help in my organization of said article,<br />and a service to our Pilates community.<br />I thank you<br />Edgar<br /><br />Hello again,<br />I am Edgar Tirado. I've been practicing Pilates since '97. I was certified by Romana (then the Pilates Studio NY) Jan 99.<br />I built my first Reformer before I was certified. Peter did his end of conference demo on it in Dallas recently.<br />Why did I? I thought I could make a better one.<br /><br />On to springs.<br />'Rule of the thumb' as I understand it, the origin of the expression is Middle Age, when it was fashionable for a husband to beat his wife. The rule: the stick you beat her with, could be no thicker than his thumb.<br />Anyway...<br />Spring basics as it pertains to Pilates Apparatus<br /><br />COIL SPRINGS </p><ol><li class="MsoNormal">Compression</li><li class="MsoNormal">Extension</li></ol>In our work all but two, are extension springs.<br /><br />The Foot Corrector (compression) The Magic Circle (spring clamp)<br /><br />The story goes that Joseph used barrel hoops. Powder kegs or nail kegs hoops seem more likely.<br /><br />Determining factors of spring extension:<br /><ol style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" type="1"><br /><li class="MsoNormal">Gauge of wire (diameter of the wire) typically, oil tempered music wire</li><li class="MsoNormal">The thickest, chair springs. The thinnest, arm chair springs</li><li class="MsoNormal">The inside diameter of the coil</li><li class="MsoNormal">The number of coils per inch</li><li class="MsoNormal">The length of the spring</li></ol><br />Part Deux<br /><br />How long can you expect springs to last?<br /><br />A pretty long time provided you don't take them for granted.<br /><br />Look for advanced oxidation (if there are rust flakes involved, get new springs and try not to let them get that way again)More on this later for environments that are very humid, tropical or seaside-ish.<br /><br />Under normal conditions a periodic light wiping of the springs with odorless mineral spirits and then an even lighter wiping with a highly refined oil (3 in 1) should do the trick belaying the acid action of daily handling.<br />Next time: Performance<br />Thanks,<br />ETTirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-83598008815372594792008-07-22T22:46:00.005-04:002008-07-25T10:09:29.404-04:00June 18 - 24 Studio Body Logic, Alexandria, VA<p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe7bJKpCDI/AAAAAAAAACk/pSqng8y1wkc/s1600-h/IMG_1923.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226351967578163250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe7bJKpCDI/AAAAAAAAACk/pSqng8y1wkc/s320/IMG_1923.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe5MuLUePI/AAAAAAAAACc/KIBqrPsCC7Q/s1600-h/DSCF0455.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226349520791828722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe5MuLUePI/AAAAAAAAACc/KIBqrPsCC7Q/s320/DSCF0455.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe4m9rnSuI/AAAAAAAAACU/Bfg5WAdIYHQ/s1600-h/DSCF0445.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226348872118782690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe4m9rnSuI/AAAAAAAAACU/Bfg5WAdIYHQ/s320/DSCF0445.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe3DMIbz5I/AAAAAAAAACE/zDK05NC3Ba8/s1600-h/DSCF0425.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226347158010843026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe3DMIbz5I/AAAAAAAAACE/zDK05NC3Ba8/s320/DSCF0425.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe2BCFRh2I/AAAAAAAAAB8/629wkm8fW0g/s1600-h/DSCF0397.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226346021441865570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe2BCFRh2I/AAAAAAAAAB8/629wkm8fW0g/s320/DSCF0397.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe1Z60JwkI/AAAAAAAAAB0/vKhaRBquAqw/s1600-h/DSCF0384.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226345349476106818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe1Z60JwkI/AAAAAAAAAB0/vKhaRBquAqw/s320/DSCF0384.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe00ibkMNI/AAAAAAAAABs/_IhQYLtcUhI/s1600-h/DSCF0379.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226344707275370706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIe00ibkMNI/AAAAAAAAABs/_IhQYLtcUhI/s320/DSCF0379.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIezX_QnkoI/AAAAAAAAABk/5ccHfiTvsbg/s1600-h/DSCF0355.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226343117286249090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIezX_QnkoI/AAAAAAAAABk/5ccHfiTvsbg/s320/DSCF0355.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIeyhubX94I/AAAAAAAAABc/qgUct0wVNgk/s1600-h/DSCF0328.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226342185055025026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIeyhubX94I/AAAAAAAAABc/qgUct0wVNgk/s320/DSCF0328.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIafCuIKP4I/AAAAAAAAABM/yC-MiIjqKgo/s1600-h/DSCF0311.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226039286700851074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIafCuIKP4I/AAAAAAAAABM/yC-MiIjqKgo/s320/DSCF0311.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaemOCCsQI/AAAAAAAAABE/3HKNAM0FmMQ/s1600-h/DSCF0285.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226038797048918274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaemOCCsQI/AAAAAAAAABE/3HKNAM0FmMQ/s320/DSCF0285.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaeLeTZVfI/AAAAAAAAAA8/gFIuOorL6j8/s1600-h/DSCF0265.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226038337560204786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaeLeTZVfI/AAAAAAAAAA8/gFIuOorL6j8/s320/DSCF0265.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Edgar taught Private sessions and did seminar for studio instructors. Tirado Pilates Apparatus featured. Karen Garcia studio owner.<br /><a href="http://www.studiobodylogic.com/" target="_blank">www.studiobodylogic.com/</a></p><p align="center">Peter Fiasca - Continuing Education and Pilates DVDs<br /><a href="http://www.classicalpilates.net/" target="_blank">http://www.classicalpilates.net/</a></p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-77657253407770469162008-07-22T22:43:00.004-04:002008-07-25T10:11:25.753-04:00April 29 - May 5, Cayman Island Pilates<p><p align="center"><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIabQs01R9I/AAAAAAAAAA0/BdzGySawbAI/s1600-h/IMG_1650.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226035128823007186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIabQs01R9I/AAAAAAAAAA0/BdzGySawbAI/s320/IMG_1650.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-17166496211988096882008-07-22T22:13:00.001-04:002008-07-23T22:26:43.443-04:00April 24 - 27 Evolv Pilates, Memphis Tennessee<p><br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaai9yz5PI/AAAAAAAAAAs/DgQkiTemaAE/s1600-h/IMG_1569.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226034343103948018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaai9yz5PI/AAAAAAAAAAs/DgQkiTemaAE/s320/IMG_1569.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaZlJssEvI/AAAAAAAAAAk/-fZ16PNPbfE/s1600-h/IMG_1575.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226033281147605746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaZlJssEvI/AAAAAAAAAAk/-fZ16PNPbfE/s320/IMG_1575.JPG" border="0" atl="" /></a></p><br /><p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaZIysLQdI/AAAAAAAAAAc/G_05hYZAPt4/s1600-h/IMG_1456.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226032793935102418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaZIysLQdI/AAAAAAAAAAc/G_05hYZAPt4/s320/IMG_1456.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaYKymgQzI/AAAAAAAAAAU/VmXQ6u7X1JQ/s1600-h/IMG_1619.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226031728759423794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaYKymgQzI/AAAAAAAAAAU/VmXQ6u7X1JQ/s320/IMG_1619.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Elena Jenkins, MBA, NASM-CPT<br />Director, Evolv Pilates & Personal Training<br />Instructor, U of M Dept. Health & Sports Sciences<br />Fitness Nutritionist<br />901.461.9948<br /><a href="mailto:elena@evolvfit.com">elena@evolvfit.com</a><br /><a href="mailto:ejenkin@memphis.edu">ejenkin@memphis.edu</a> <p>Tirado Pilates Apparatus delivers and installs High Mat and Wall Units. Edgar Tirado conducts training and seminar.</p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100189079170991173.post-87305854670506013802008-07-22T21:54:00.008-04:002008-07-24T09:57:30.667-04:00February 8 - 10, 2008 Traditional Pilates Intensive<p><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaS4wP59-I/AAAAAAAAAAM/Sai7194oHg8/s1600-h/spine%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226025921331984354" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_gMb_tiib7wg/SIaS4wP59-I/AAAAAAAAAAM/Sai7194oHg8/s320/spine%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p>Four Dynamic Presenters: <a href="http://www.jaygrimes.com/">Jay Grimes</a>, <a href="http://www.classicalpilates.net/">Peter Fiasca</a>, <a href="http://www.liveartpilates.com/">Siri Galliano</a> & Edgar Tirado<br /><br />Edgar Tirado, founder of <a href="http://www.theworkpilates.com/" target="_blank">The Work, Pilates in Anderson</a> in Anderson, SC and creator of <a href="http://www.pilatesapparatus.com/" target="_blank">Tirado Pilates Apparatus</a> complete line of traditional studio equipment, began studying the Pilates Method in Atlanta in 1997, and was certified by Romana Kryzanowska in 1998. Edgar upholds the integrity of Mr. Pilates' original method by teaching apprentices, giving workshops and seminars for instructors, as well as manufacturing Tirado Pilates Apparatus traditional studio equipment.<br /><br /><p>Tirado Pilates Apparatus was featured at the Intensive Workshop and was very well received.</p>Tirado Pilates Apparatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599443073835168151noreply@blogger.com0