Skin can stretch and expand or tighten and retract to a great extent. Large weight losses can be inspiring. The work, energy, commitment and investment of time to achieve such a big goal is more impressive than the weight lost. The benefits are enormous, ranging from physical, mental, social and aesthetic. But for many who…
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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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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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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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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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Perhaps you are great at one particular activity, running or spinning for example. It’s something you do routinely and excel at it. But if that’s all you do day after day you may be setting yourself up for injury or boredom. Cross training can help. The term cross training refers to a training routine that…
Read moreDo you ever wonder why you can’t just stick to exercising? Besides that it’s a chore to exercise, do you sometimes feel like running doesn’t suit you, or doing the Jane Fonda aerobics thing doesn’t do it for you. Maybe Zumba just doesn’t get you as excited as your neighbour claims it does. You see…
Read moreWhy do some many quit exercises? Not exactly a reason why do pilates but understanding why people don’t exercises may help us develop new reason to do pilates!
Read moreEIGHT BASIC PRINCIPLES As with any activity there are rules or techniques or in the case of Pilates, principles, that, if followed give maximum benefit. These eight principles are those outlined by Joseph Pilates himself. Understanding and striving to incorporate these principles into your Pilates workout is the difference between doing a series of exercises and…
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