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Pilates and cycling are a great combination for success

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024Pilates Instructor

Pilates is a great form of cross training for so many sports. Can Pilates and cycling be combined for greater results? Let’s see! You’re outside, whizzing by cars, stop signs and pedestrians on your bicycle. Or you’re in a spinning class climbing a steep hill, pushing on the pedals with all your might. While it’s […]

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Did you know that Pilates can help your rowing performance?

December 13, 2024May 3, 2025Pilates Instructor

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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Learn how Pilates can help gardeners enjoy the outdoors more

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024Pilates Instructor

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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Did you know that Pilates can help walking?

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024Pilates Instructor

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 […]

Did you know that Pilates provides eccentric training of muscles?

December 9, 2024December 10, 2024Pilates Instructor

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 […]

How can Pilates help your body?

November 11, 2020November 29, 2024Pilates Instructor

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 […]