Why Strengthen Tight Hamstrings?

TIGHT HAMSTRINGS Many people have tight hamstrings. Tight hamstrings can be prone to tears and limit sporting activities. The hamstring muscle consists of three muscles, semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris as can be seen in the figure below. Tight hamstrings can be responsible for postural problems and back problems as they will tend to pull…

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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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How to Strengthen with Pilates for Rotator Cuff Health

The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder. Rotator cuff disorders occur when tissues in the shoulder get irritated or damaged. Keeping the muscles of the rotator cuff strong and healthy will help prevent injuries. Strengthening is necessary when recovering from rotator cuff injuries. Pilates, both on the mat and…

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