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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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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So many of us have jobs that keep us at a desk or behind a computer. This encourages rounded shoulders, rounded back, flexed hips for extended periods, elongated lower back muscles, contracted and shortened abdominal muscles, forwarded head position and so many other unnatural postural positions for our body. Keeping our bodies in these unnatural,…
Read moreWhy do exercise? Any kind of fitness will reduce anxiety and stresses of every day life, or at least mental and emotional stress.
Read moreWhy do Pilates? The focused and systematic breathing alone can help relieve stress and reduce anxiety in a situation. The breathing coupled with a regular practice of some of the basic stretches and exercises of Pilates can increase the power of Pilates a form of stress relief.
Read moreWhy do pilates? Pilates matwork can help strengthen the core muscles which in turn help reduce back pain and strain.
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Pilates is known for working on ‘core’ strength. This is includes working the lower back and abdominal muscles and pelvic floor to help stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis. Stability is a big part of Pilates so any exercise done in Pilates first involves stabilizing the body which includes the pelvic region. As a result, these muscles…
Read morePilates isn’t just for fitness and exercises. It can be used for restorative and rehabilitation.
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Pilates is an excellent movement modality for all ages especially teens and young adults.
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Pilates is for kids too. There are so many fun exercises and props that get people of all ages moving.
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