Why Do Pilates? – Your Pilates Questions Answered
An FAQ for Pilates.
This is a site of Pilates articles written over the years on different topics related to Pilates. As the Pilates industry has evolved, so have the topics in the articles. Enjoy and let me know of any other topics related to Pilates you want to read more about.
All muscles perform an action. All movements we perform throughout our day are made up of a combination of these individual actions performed by our muscles. As a result, more than one muscle is involved in any one movement. So it is reasonable to expect that training for a particular sport or activity involving many […]
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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 kayakers Kayaking is a low-impact cardio workout that provides a rigorous muscular strength workout. Paddling down a quiet stream requires less work than trying to get through rapids without falling over. However, cross training during and off season can help make the experience more enjoyable. We’ll look more at how Pilates can […]
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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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Pilates can be found in gyms on a fitness class schedule. Pilates can be found in physiotherapy clinics to help with rehabilitation. There are also studios dedicated to the practice of Pilates. But can Pilates be used as a form of sports conditioning? Off Season Sports Conditioning with Pilates Just because the weather has gotten […]
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The majority of people who have heard of Pilates associate Pilates with “core” exercises, exercises done on the floor on a mat. Many of us have bought a DVD or video, lying on the floor in front of the TV enthusiastically following the exercises presented by Mari Winsor, one of the many Stott dvds or […]
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