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Mackenzie Soderquist

Originally from Hopkinton, MA., Mackenzie landed in Colorado for college due to her love for the mountains and outdoor culture and eventually made her way up to Aspen in 2014 for a job in PR and marketing.

Mackenzie loves the megaformer because, in her own words, “it is so hard, but so effective! I feel a huge difference when I am taking classes consistently vs. when I’ve taken some time off.” It’s perfect for individuals who are dealing with injuries but looking for a high intensity workout that’s low impact and easy on the joints, which is how she found the megaformer. Her favorite moves are runner’s lunge and super single leg squat.

Her workouts are motivational, fun and challenging, without being too serious or intimidating. In Mackenzie’s mind, you are always stronger than you think and are able to push harder than you think you can.

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How many times a week should I do Pilates?

Pilates like most forms of exercise is most effective if practiced a minimum of 2 times weekly. Keeping a consistent schedule of Pilates workouts will result in increased strength, flexibility, and endurance. Whether you’re focusing on mobility, or core strength booking a consistent Reformer schedule will give you the best chance for success! See you […]

Yoga or Pilates – What’s the Better Workout?

Yoga and Pilates are both low impact workouts that are touted to improve posture, core strength, and vitality to ones mind, and body. However, while there may be some carry over between the two workouts, they are inherently different. With the various forms of yoga classes, and plethora of yoga studios in aspen, yoga at […]

Why we love offseason in Aspen, Colorado

In Aspen, Colorado we love our seasons. Winter has the best powder, summer the warmest days, and bluest skies. However, the locals will tell you it’s the offseason that is their favorite. Spring and fall are amazing times to be in the mountains. Quieter, and longer days also lend time to work on recharging, and […]

Pilates for Men: Not Just for Ballerinas

While Pilates started as a rehabilitation method for ballet dancers, it has since evolved into a methodology focusing on core, functional strengthening, posture, and flexibility. Many of these factors could benefit men who tend to overtrain certain joint, and muscles and neglect postural, and flexibility training creating movement imbalances. Pilates, at its simplest, zeroes in […]

Stretching | Our Top Pick of the month

Pilates and Lagree are both fantastic exercise methods which improve flexibility, and prevent injury. The Pilates Reformer allows clients to move through full range of motion with the help of the machine in a supported environment. The Megaformer is designed to allows client to work through full range of motion as well while performing Lagree […]

Lagree or Pilates | Which workout is for me?

All group fitness classes at Higher Terrain Aspen are accessible to any fitness level, however students might be looking for different things in their workout. We’re here to break down the differences between our Lagree Method classes, and Pilates Reformer classes. Lagree Method Classes Machine – Megaformer Fitness goals – Burn calories, build strength, and endurance, […]

6 Pilates Exercises that target your core

We all know that practicing Pilates exercise is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your core. Aside from having a chiselled mid section, having a strong core is important for helping you perform better during out door sports, stabilizing your lower back, and improving posture. Pilates is low impact, making it suitable for […]

Fuel your Pilates workout with Plant Based Food

Here are our top picks for a plant based boost before or after your Pilates workout in Aspen, Colorado! These favorite, locals spots are right around the corner from Higher Terrain studio! Power up with a Kermit Smoothie at JUS Aspen Pack a protein punch with a Go Green Scramble at Spring Cafe Aspen Energize […]

How is Lagree different from Pilates?

Are you looking to get in the best shape yet this year? If so, you might consider trying Lagree Method and Pilates Reformer workouts. Both of these versatile total-body workouts are designed to help you improve muscle tone and range of motion, get in shape, and improve your overall fitness level. A Comprehensive Comparison: Lagree […]

Why is Pilates good for back pain?

We’ve all heard how beneficial Pilates exercise can be for back pain, but why is that exactly? “We spend so much time sitting, or performing flexion based movements”, say physical therapist and studio owner Jen Metcalf. “Over time, this can cause a break down of the disks in the spine, in addition to a forward […]