How to use Pilates for weight loss as a balanced approach to fitness and wellness

When people think about losing weight they think about hard work, burning calories through laborious cardiovascular exercises, eating very scantily and differently from what they are accustomed to among many other not so enjoyable prospects. Pilates, while not traditionally thought of as a weight-loss form of exercise, does promote weight loss. With regular commitment to…

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Pilates can help Runner’s knee

Yes it is very common for runners to have regular knee problems. The weekend warrior syndrome or amateur athlete.  Some of the more common problems runners experience are tight hamstrings, knee and joint problems, plantar fasciitis and more.  We’ll look at runner’s knee to start and then how Pilates can help runners. What is Runner’s…

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Incontinence is a common condition and Pilates can help.

Urinary incontinence is concerning as it is inconvenient and embarrassing.  It’s the involuntary loss of urine.  It’s not a disease but a symptom.  There are many causes of incontinence.   It is a common consequence of pregnancy and childbirth.  However, it is not a problem restricted to just women.   About one in 30 men…

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Can Pilates help arthritis sufferers in any way?

What is arthritis? Arthritis affects the musculoskeletal system and specifically the joints.  It’s an inflammation of the joints.  It’s the main cause of disability among people over 55.  Arthritis is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions.  Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and usually affects the elderly. Causes When someone has…

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