We hear in the media celebrities doing Pilates and most of these celebrities are slim. Can larger people do Pilates? And if so, how are they accommodated, if at all? Pilates for Larger People Pilates is perfect for any body type. Why? Pilates is low impact. Pilates can be modified to suit any fitness level,…
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Prices and Locations of Pilates Price for Pilates lessons and classes is quite varied depending on where you are going and what you are looking for. Prices can range anywhere from $10- over $100 per hour. Price is also dependent on location in many cases. If you are taking classes from a local gym, community…
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The big question is, in an already busy life, how do you suggest someone make Pilates into their already busy lifestyle? Ways to make Pilates fit into your life Everything costs money and everything is “good” for you. It’s a matter of finding what suits you and then trying to fit it in, both into…
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What do you think about doing Pilates at home on your own? Do you have any recommendations if someone wants to Pilates at home? At home Pilates practice After most people’s first experience and hour of Pilates it’s common to hear, “There’s so much to think about!” And it is true. There are so many…
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Golf season is just around the corner. Presumably you’ve been training all winter but if you’re just now thinking about getting ready for the golf season, targeting the muscles used in golf will be the best place to start. So what muscles are used in a golf swing? Muscles Used in a Golf Swing Upper…
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Pilates builds core, abdominal and back strength. These are essential components for martial artists to hone their craft and prevent injuries. Shoulders and hamstrings are among the areas prone to injuries for martial artists. Injuries usually occur because the body, muscles and bones are not held in proper alignment and as a result many self-inflicted…
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With the the winter season here and ahead of us thoughts of summer are on the mind and outdoor activities. Everything from swimming, hiking, kayaking and racquet sports like tennis and pickleball are growing in popularity. Pilates can help with many things such as injury prevention, improvement of muscle control and flexibility. Sports like tennis…
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Shows like “So you think you can dance?” demonstrate just how much physical work, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, power, flexibility and more is required to dance effortlessly. Dancing is a sport. Like with any sport training is required, not just in the sport itself but also outside the sport, cross training including strength, stability and…
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Ballroom dancing has grown in popularity in the past years. Ballroom dancing is no longer just a leisure activity older people or your grandparents used to casually waltz around the dance floor. Shows like “Dancing with the Stars” demonstrate just how much physical work, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, power, flexibility and more is required to…
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Every winter a new activity is created for many of us, shoveling snow. You may not consider it as a physical activity but it is a very physical activity and depending on the consistency and/ or amount of the snow, more or less so. Either way, it’s a physical activity and needs to be treated…
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