Cross country skiing is not only a great way of enjoying the outdoors in the winter but also a nice full body workout. There are three main muscle groups used when cross country skiing, upper body, core and legs. We’ll look at how to use Pilates for cross country skiing training. Ways to use Pilates…
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Pilates is a form of overall strength and conditioning used in the development of strong core muscles also focusing on breathing, balance, and range of motion. Pilates helps increase joint stability and strengthens deep core muscles as a result leading to injury prevention and improved athletic performance. Even the most basic Pilates exercises can be…
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Whether outside or indoors, rock climbing is a full body workout. There are many muscles that come into play when rock climbing. Cross training with Pilates for rock climbing can be very beneficial. Let’s first look at some of the muscles that are used when rock climbining. More common muscles used when climbing: Forearms: Grip…
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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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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…
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Perhaps you are great at one particular activity, running or spinning for example. It’s something you do routinely and excel at it. But if that’s all you do day after day you may be setting yourself up for injury or boredom. Cross training can help. The term cross training refers to a training routine that…
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We’ve looked at some of the more physical components of fitness and Pilates helps these areas in the past issues. Aside from the physical components of fitness, there are other many other ways Pilates fitnes into health and wellness. For examples social health, mental health, emotional health and spiritual health. Social Health Social health is…
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