Pilates
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Here are four key words and definitions that should help you get the “feel” for what is involved in Pilates training:
Pilates really does help lower back pain!
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008In the world of neurological ailments, only headaches rank higher than back pain as a job related disability. That’s a lot of people with backaches. A study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found that Pilates is in fact effective in alleviating lower back pain. It isn’t that you take a [...]
Yoga or Pilates? What’s the difference?
Thursday, April 10th, 2008I have been a fitness professional since 1986 and honestly, I love what I do more and more everyday. I remember a friend asking me one day why I didn’t start yoga and maybe even get certified to teach and I thought, not a chance. Yoga is a waste. Fast forward a year later and a [...]
I have heard the core is the power house in Pilates, what is the core exactly?
Sunday, March 9th, 2008The core of the body is where all movement originates. Unfortunately this very important part of the body is often overlooked unless sit ups or crunches are being performed and then probably not enough to really create the strength and stability needed. To get your core as strong as you need, you need to understand [...]
Pilates Modifications
Sunday, February 10th, 2008Whether you are new to Pilates, have an injury you are recovering from, or have a weakness in your core and neck, you should know modifications to make the Pilates experience a more pleasurable and safer one. The following are a few modifications you should know about although your instructor will probably cue these as [...]
Can I do Pilates while I am pregnant?
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Many women find Pilates to be an excellent form of exercise before, during and after their pregnancy. Pilates builds core strength which means you are focusing on your back, hips, shoulders and abdominals - all areas that are stressed quite a bit during pregnancy. Strong back and abs mean better support for mom as her belly [...]
Pilates and Flat Abs… Is There a Correlation?
Saturday, November 24th, 2007There are many benefits to a Pilates workout beyond the resulting flat abdominals however it is those flat abdominals that keep people coming back or trying it in the first place. The key to the effectiveness of the Pilates exercise
I have heard of the Pilates Reformer, what are the benefits?
Friday, October 26th, 2007The Pilates Reformer is an apparatus you use for resistance as well as assistance, pretty interesting if you ask me, and you did! The reformer assists in the utilization of most muscle groups in the body through their full range of motion, that’s what makes this so unique. Most gym machines work very few muscle [...]
It’s time for the flu vaccine, which should I get?
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Here it is, flu season again and this year the shelves are stocked and ready to provide each person with the protection they need against influenza, or the flu. There are two types of flu vaccinations, each has a different method of administering, side effects and people who are approved for it. There are also people who [...]
Pilates Magic Circle
Saturday, October 6th, 2007There is always someone waiting to bring a new piece of equipment to the fitness arena, especially if the product can piggy back on another already succesful program, like Pilates. The Pilates Magic Circle is inexpensive and versatile and can add a light or an intense addition to your alrady existing Pilates practice.
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