Pilates can help your rowing If we take at the list of all the muscles being used when rowing, we have pretty much the entire body working. From muscles that allow you to plantar flex your ankles (point your toes) to the muscles along your spine to help extend your spine. Small, deep stabilizing muscles…
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The gardening season is slowly coming to a close however there are still a few weeks left. Throughout the spring and summer you’ve probably noticed that gardening is providing you with some much needed exercise after the winter. Pilates can help gardeners enjoy their craft and the outdoors more. Why is Gardening Good Exercise? While gardening…
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Walking Walking may be the most natural and simple workout there is. It’s easy, inexpensive and a good way to get and keep in shape. Walking can be anything from a hike in the mountains, to a stroll along the beach. Walking with family and friends, walking the dog, or just walking to relax and…
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No one form of exercise is more special than another. They all have their own unique characteristics that will appeal to different people. However, Pilates provides eccentric training of muscles which is a wonderful feature. Let’s learn more about what is special about Pilates. Pilates consists of a series of matwork exercises so can be…
Read moreWhy do exercise? Any kind of fitness will reduce anxiety and stresses of every day life, or at least mental and emotional stress.
Read moreWhy do Pilates? The focused and systematic breathing alone can help relieve stress and reduce anxiety in a situation. The breathing coupled with a regular practice of some of the basic stretches and exercises of Pilates can increase the power of Pilates a form of stress relief.
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Pilates is known for working on ‘core’ strength. This is includes working the lower back and abdominal muscles and pelvic floor to help stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis. Stability is a big part of Pilates so any exercise done in Pilates first involves stabilizing the body which includes the pelvic region. As a result, these muscles…
Read morePilates isn’t just for fitness and exercises. It can be used for restorative and rehabilitation.
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Pilates is an excellent movement modality for all ages especially teens and young adults.
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Pilates is for kids too. There are so many fun exercises and props that get people of all ages moving.
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