Why Do Pilates? – Your Pilates Questions Answered
An FAQ for Pilates.
Questions about how different sports and Pilates can work together for greater performance.
Pilates is more than just exercise. It is a movement philosophy and practice. The principles of Pilates include breath, concentration, control, precision, centering and flow. These principles are what make Pilates a good form of cross-training for sports, whether indoor or outdoor, winter or summer. From dancers and martial artists to skiers, cyclists, and pickleball […]
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Pilates has grown in popularity the past few years and so has pickleball. Pilates and pickleball together are the perfect combintation for injury prevention and more enjoyable play. But first, what is pickleball? What is Pickleball and How Did It Begin? Pickleball has become popular over the past few years and is rising popularity. It […]
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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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Curling is another very common sport played through the cold months in Canada. The sport of curling originated in Scotland in the sixteenth century. It is a common way for Canadians to take advantage and enjoy the winter months. Of the 1.5 million curlers worldwide, 80% are Canadian. Curling is a sport that is adaptable […]
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For those that hate the winter and feel like it drags on and on, getting out and enjoying the season is the best way to make it go by quicker. If you’ve never tried any winter sports or activities, snowshoeing is a great winter activity to start off with. It’s as easy as walking. A […]
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Snowboarding has been slowly growing since it was invented in 1965 reaching a peak in the 1990s. Consistently increasing in popularity since. Over half of the snowboarders are aged 7-17 and 25% are women. One out of every eight snowboarders is between the ages of 25-44. (18-30 years are the largest group) People are taking […]
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