Matt McCulloch

up for our first mod of the month focusing on the shoulder: double leg stretch! try this out to fire the core and find dynamic shoulder activation + feedback using a light weight + a light theraband

try this modification for any hip—but especially the arthritic hip—to increase space and mobility in the hip joint using traction + internal/external rotation. when working with someone who has arthritis in their hip, be sure to work within a range that is accessible to them so as to not irritate their hip. #arthritis #hiphealth #kinectednyc #kinectedpilatesstudio #physicaltherapy

want to activate the hip extensors + release the psoas? try this modification of bridging with straps under the knees for traction in the hip when bridging, and for resistance + a deeper core contraction when pulling in the knees ⚡️

what sets apart the kane school? attention to detail…anatomy, biomechanics, assessment…training teachers who are somatically inclined and clinically trained. listen in to a chat with directors kelly kane + matt McCulloch on what makes our training different than the rest. our upcoming trainings are full or filling quickly: step 1: core muscle anatomy (virtual + in-person) sat + sun, 4/25-4/26 & 5/2-5/3: 10am-4pm (FULL, option to test out or take privately) sat + sun, 9/26-27 & 10/3-4 step 2: comprehensive mat (virtual + in-person) sat + sun: 5/16-5/17, 5/30-5/31: 9am-5pm // register by 5/2 + save $50 (ALMOST FULL) sat + sun: 10/24-10/25, 10/31-11/1 // register by 10/10 + save $50

use this lunge progression on the reformer with the long box (🟡 spring) to address balance, activate dynamic core stability and integrate the trunk, all to support a healthy and balanced knee! #kinectednyc #kinectedpilatesstudio #kneepain #kneepainrelief #knee

use this fun modification of side splits as a cross-training exercise for any movement that involves weight transferring, cutting or pivoting to help strengthen your knees all around. #kinectednyc #kinectedpilatesstudio #kaneschoolpilates #kneehealth #kneepain

Join @markklion and @mattkinected as he answer’s questions submitted from our @kinected_kaneschool and @fami.land community on the knee! Joint of the Month -March! Stay tuned for a FAMI 2 / Knee in the future.

this month’s mat mod focuses on the knee! using a @konnectmethod band, strengthen the isometric hip extensors on one side and mobility on the other in single leg bridging.

PIRIFORIS: FRIEND OR FOE? Let’s Decode The Deep Hip! Is the piriformis your client’s secret stabilizing superherhero; or the sneaky problem behind that stubborn glute pain? Come find out and get your questions answered with Matt McCullogh’s triumphant RETURN to Level Up MVMT. You LOVED him with Active Arthritis, and he’s BACK to dazzle us again. In this dynamic, anatomy-rich (but totally digestible!) Classtermind, we’ll explore the piriformis muscle through the lens of Pilates movement. Designed specifically for Pilates and movement instructors, this session will clarify the piriformis’ dual personality: powerful hip stabilizer and potential troublemaker. Let’s unpack how the piriformis behaves in different hip positions, how it influences sacral mechanics, and why it often gets blamed for pain that may not even be its fault. Through practical movement exercises, cueing strategies, and programming ideas, you’ll leave confident in identifying when to strengthen, when to release, and when to look elsewhere. Expect “aha!” moments, myth-busting, and movement experiences you can immediately apply in private sessions or group classes. Because sometimes the piriformis isn’t the villain of the story, it’s just doing the job no one else showed up to do. 📍Sunday, March 22nd, 9:00-10:30am (Los Angeles) ➡️ Recording & Handout YOURS INDEFINITELY 👍🏻 Ticket in bio!

piriformis: friend or foe? decode the deep hip w/ @mattkinected on sun, 3/22, 12-1:30pm EST! (virtual only) is the piriformis your client’s secret stabilizing superherhero; or the sneaky problem behind that stubborn glute pain? come find out + get your questions answered with matt’s return to @level.up.mvmt ! in this dynamic, anatomy-rich classtermind, we’ll explore the piriformis muscle through the lens of pilates movement. we’ll unpack how the piriformis behaves in different hip positions, how it influences sacral mechanics, and why it often gets blamed for pain that may not even be its fault. through practical movement exercises, cueing strategies, and programming ideas, you’ll leave confident in identifying when to strengthen, when to release, and when to look elsewhere. expect “aha!” moments + myth-busting movement experiences you can immediately apply in private sessions or group classes, because sometimes the piriformis isn’t the villain of the story — it’s just doing the job no one else showed up to do.

@balanced_body ’s Pilates on Tour NYC starts next weekend! tons of amazing presenters, including 3 of our own! see their schedules below, and check out POT (link in profile) for more details! [most spots are full, but check back with BB on a regular basis to see about cancellations!] • sat, 3/7: 11:15am-1:15pm: the ankle + foot w/ matt mcculloch + jinny mcgivern, PT • sat, 3/7: 3:15-5:15pm: fascia + functionality of the low back + hip – matt mcculloch + kelly kane • sun, 3/8: 9-11am: piriformis - friend or foe? with matt mcculloch #pilatesontour #balancedbody #kinectednyc #pilatescontinuingeducation

head + neck is up this month! focusing on functional head + neck extension, this month’s mod uses a physioball + the push through bar to modify swan. @mattkinected starts with finding neutral from flexion in the head and neck, and then the thoracic, and finally finding healthy extension through the whole spine. great for someone who holds tension in their lumbar spine, overextends in their lumbar spine, and/or has forward head!