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- Benefits of Pilates - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Jennifer AdolfsThe benefit of Pilates over other exercises lies not just in the quantity or duration of the workout but the quality of the exercises performed. This is achieved through muscle Symmetry. What Muscle am I Working? Clients sometimes ask me while doing a particular exercise, “What muscle ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - End Back Pain with Pilates - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Lindy RoyerHave you ever experienced the frustration of back pain? Back pain affects all aspects of your life. Physically, the pain wears you down and drains your energy so you can’t do the things you love. The emotional stress and anxiety leave you constantly fatigued. You can’t think straight because of ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - How to Overcome Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Terry DixonAnxiety attacks and panic attacks; chronic worrying and obsessive thoughts; compulsive behaviours; irrational fears and phobias, even severe depression - these problems all involve heightened anxiety. In overcoming them, the goal is not to get rid of anxiety, for to have anxiety is normal, it ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - Just what is pilates anyway? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Michele TandyJust what is Pilates anyway? Have you heard about Pilates? I have practiced Pilates in Carlsbad, California just north of San Diego for going on ten years and I still get that question all the time. Pilates is an exercise regime that has grown by enormous amounts in the last decade. Movie and ...
Views: 2432(1 vote) - Pilates - What are the Top Five Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Kareene KohPilates has become increasingly popular in recent years with a growing number of practitioners and studios available. Pilates offers both an equipment-based and floor-based exercises that can deliver a range of benefits. This article provides a summary of the top five benefits that you can ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Pilates and The Core - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Bodycenter Studios"The core" is a pair of words that have dominated the fitness industry as well as sports as of late. Everyone is selling "the core" exercises to cure all your ills. So what is the core and are you engaging it? Many people confuse doing pilates exercises with engaging the core. It is very ...
Views: 2619(1 vote) - Pilates, the CORE, and the Evolution of Mind-Body - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Bonnie ClancyCore training, as in Pilates, does much more than augment the physical body’s strength, endurance and shape. Core training can also strengthen and reshape the mind and its emotions. Standing tall, and moving and breathing from the center of the body can increase confidence, decrease ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Principles of Pilates - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Katie Aho MaattaTry utilizing one of these principles during your next session... Like most disciplines, Pilates has certain basic principles that should be followed to get the most benefit. The six principles of Pilates are Control, Concentration, Centering, Precision, Breath and Flow. Most are of no ...
Views: 2419(1 vote) - Relieve Your Stress With Mind Body Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from sarah labdarAlthough most people feel they don’t have time to exercise, or don’t think they need to exercise, what they don’t realize is that exercise is an essential part of a healthy life style. Exercise is key to controlling weight management, protecting against various diseases and stress management. ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - Top 10 Pilates Instructors & Studios - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat is Pilates? Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates. In Pilates, the mind is used to control the muscles. Pilates attempts to create a fusion of mind and body, allowing the body to move with grace, balance and economy. Traditional Pilates is performed on a ...
Views: 7007(1 vote) - What do I look for in a Pilates Studio (and yes I own a Pilates Studio in Carlsbad, Ca.). - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Michele TandyWhat do I look for in a Pilates studio? (And yes I own a Pilates Studio in Carlsbad, California). My Experience Would you consider a person who owns a Pilates studio to be good source about how to pick a Pilates studio? Yes, I’ve owned and operated California Pilates Center in Carlsbad, ...
Views: 2845(1 vote) - Developing Pilates Training Programs for Clients with Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Aliesa George"I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD. She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others. I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing. Is there something I could be doing to focus her? ...
Views: 5891(4 votes) - ***Rowing for Cardio and Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVYesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...
Views: 3379(3 votes) - Pilates and The Ankle - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bodycenter StudiosSpring is coming and exercising outside becomes more pleasant. As you head into training for your spring and summer activities, a part of the body we often forget about is the ankle. We forget until we injure them, that is. An ankle injury can really put a crimp in your training schedule. ...
Views: 3447(3 votes) - Total Gym Exercise Review - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Natalie ShelbyMy Total home gym experience began when I bought one after seeing it on television about 10 years ago. For me, exercise has to be fun or I'll get bored and give up. This total body fitness gym delivers with a workout designed to give you a full body workout in about 20 minutes. I obtained the ...
Views: 3956(4 votes) - ***6 Ways To Help Your Clients Stick with Their Pilates Workout Program - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI was eating lunch today and talking shop with one of my Centerworks-trained, PMA Certified Pilates teachers, and we ended up on the topic of: How to effectively get clients enthusiastic about Pilates, AND keep them signing up for lessons so we can really help them see the benefits Pilates has ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - ***Get Your Fantastic Feet In Action! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Aliesa GeorgeThe cover of BioMechanics – The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine caught my eye. The February 2007 issue / Volume XIV Number 2 had a barefoot runner on the front and the tag-line, “New barefoot designs challenge footwear conventions.” Since the subject of happy feet and ...
Views: 3123(1 vote) - ***Get Your Fantastic Feet in Action! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe cover of BioMechanics - The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine caught my eye. The February 2007 issue / Volume XIV Number 2 had a barefoot runner on the front and the tag-line, “New barefoot designs challenge footwear conventions.” Since the subject of happy feet and improved posture is ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - ***Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy” - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVGreat Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy” I’m thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines! Did you happen to see or hear the news? I’m not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in and brought it to my ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - ***Health Benefits, Fun and Fitness with Nintendo Wii Fit - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVWii Fitness… What Fun! I may be a bit behind the times when it comes to enjoying the fun and benefits of all the new interactive video game products on the market - like the Nintendo Wii Fit… but recently my techno-geek boyfriend purchased a Wii Fit for home. (He’s had one at work since they ...
Views: 3304(1 vote) - ***How to Find a Great Pilates Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI’m frequently asked for referrals from people across the country (and the world) in search of a Great Pilates Teacher or Pilates Studio that they can check out and take Private Pilates lessons and join group Mat and Pilates equipment classes. Here are a few frequently asked questions, and Five ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - ***Imagine…Life Without Feet! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOV“Foot for Thought…” As an author and advocate for foot care. And having learned the hard way with some serious foot pain issues as a competitive gymnast when I was a teenager. I’ve been on the bandwagon to spread the word about the importance of healthy & happy feet. So last night I was ...
Views: 1950(1 vote) - ***Knees Over Chest Is Best - For Getting Great Benefits from Pilates Training - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVI’ve been focusing a bit more on my own Pilates workouts lately - and it’s such fun to discover new things about the same old exercises I’ve been doing and teaching now for fifteen years! It’s never boring, and regardless of whether I’m teaching a client, or giving myself a workout - I’m amazed ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - ***Mastering Movement of the Spine: Rotation - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVThe benefit of Pilates is efficient movement. Movement is health, health is life. The spine is the vertical support for our structure. It protects the nerves that cue our bodies for movement. Breath pumps nourishing fluids from the brain to the body and assists in lengthening the spine for ...
Views: 4232(1 vote) - ***Oh My Aching Feet…Foot Pain, Foot Fitness, & Pilates Exercises for Fantastic Feet! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVHere are a six interesting foot facts that I found recently from the while researching foot health and exercise on the web. Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. Women have about four times ...
Views: 5105(1 vote) - ***Questions About Becoming a Pilates Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from John AOVI recently had someone drop me a contact request for Pilates Teacher Training information and thought she had some great questions that might be helpful to post in my Centerworks Pilates blog. Think I may turn this into a regular section and update & add posts with questions as they come ...
Views: 4483(1 vote) - ***The Pilates Scoop - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Aliesa GeorgeThe scoop is a signature concept for Pilates training, as well as a topic for much debate. Every teacher has an opinion on whether the Pilates exercises should be done with a scoop or neutral spine. It's impossible not to land on one side of the political fence or the other with a viewpoint on ...
Views: 2579(1 vote) - Are There Any Exercises I Can Do to Help My Foot Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeThis Foot Care Question was just submitted to me by Nicole, and I thought perhaps there are others out there searching for answers on how to alleviate foot problems and curious to know if exercise might help. Here's the Question: “I have some problems with my feet. Hyper mobile forefoot and ...
Views: 4203(1 vote) - Book Review: Fantastic Feet - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Pilates. The Pilates Method (or simply Pilates) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - Definition: Pilates - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThe Pilates Method (or simply Pilates), is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. As of 2005 there are 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States. Pilates called his method Contrology, because he ...
Views: 2831(1 vote) - Pilates Apparel - For Comfy Core Workouts - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Asad TufailPilates apparel is about comfort, fit and style. Find out what to look for when buying yours. This decision could be the difference between a good workout and a great workout. Pilates has become such a buzz word, it's value has grown and grown. This has been great news for the retailers. But ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Pilates Moves in the Back Row - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyFancy some pilates moves or to be a pilates performer? Pilates for beginners is gentle exercise for everyone and great for women having had breast cancer. I signed up for pilates workouts at my local night school to begin with. All these ladies, different shapes and sizes, different ages and ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Pilates Multitoner exercise system - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from daniel loigerotIn the twenty first century, stress and poor posture are taking an increasing toll on our bodies. almost everyone has experienced that special kind of back pain that comes with working in front of our computer all day long. wouldn't you like a program that brings relief from back pain, tension ...
Views: 2314(3 votes) - Pilates Training Program Design: A Discussion About Client Safety and No Neck Flexion - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeDesigning safe and effective Pilates training programs that are client-specific, goal-oriented, and help improve whole-body health is the primary function of a great Pilates teacher. You can know lots of good exercises, but it's the subtle changes, adaptations, or order for workout sequence that ...
Views: 5488(1 vote) - Fusion Fitness is Hot! Yoga, Pilates, Ballet and More - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Marcy LBored of straight-up Vinyasa yoga? Wish you could both pirouette and feel the burn? Consider some of these new fusion classes and you won’t have to choose. Yoga Pilates Yoga Pilates fuses the advantages of yoga and Pilates into one hybrid class. The practice is also called "yogilates." ...
Views: 2992 - 10 Tips to Your Pilates Singapore Best - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Claudel KuekPilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a more toned body, slender thighs and waist, and a flatter stomach. The focus on proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and concentration on smooth ...
Views: 2445 - 14-day Pilates Lose Weight Challenge! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Kinected CenterAre you a Pilates buff, and know and understand the benefits of a tight, toned body without having a near death experience on the spinning bike? Do you also know that one Pilates session a week won’t give it to you? Welcome to the 14-day challenge, an idea developed by my husband, Steve, who is ...
Views: 2880 - 5 Quick Tips For A Great Roll Up Exercise In Pilates Matwork! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeHow to Improve Ab Strength and Increase the Flexibility of your Back for the Roll Up I notice that a lot of Pilates students have a difficult doing a great Roll Up during Mat workouts. Regardless whether you are a beginner or have been doing Pilates for years, trying to manage synchronizing ...
Views: 7311 - 5 Steps to Pilates and Yoga Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kylie SaunderIf you’ve been teaching Pilates or Yoga for a while, you may have started to think about “going out on your own”. It’s not that you don’t love teaching where you are now. Your boss is great, you love the clients and you’re getting paid pretty well. But your heart’s desire is to ...
Views: 4339 - Aero Pilates- Helping You To Improve Your Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Jacob MerinoThe number of people who've signed up for fitness classes like Pilates have improved to an incredible extent as the fame and recognition of Pilates has also increased. For those who do not have the time to go to a class, they invest in the best Pilates DVD to enable themselves to still keep fit ...
Views: 2388 - Amazing Only Two Forearm Workouts You will Ever Want - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Adams LoisA number of individuals very easily forget about a single of your most important muscle groups inside the body, the forearms. These muscles usually are not only implemented in forearm exercises but any exercising that needs one particular to grip an object. Objects can range from barbells, ...
Views: 2598 - Balanced Body Pilates- Enhancing Your Wellbeing And Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Luies FernandisHaving sound health is way better than having all the riches in the world; money would completely be useless if you don’t have good health to have the benefit of your wealth. Getting your body healthy requires eating good food and exercising is also one among the most effective ways to keep up a ...
Views: 1923 - Considerate the Occupation of a Pilates Instructor - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from John BirkSimply because today’s society is stuffed with tasks that require tense lengthy hours,increasingly individuals are knowing that they want a job that promotes neatly-being for each themselves and others which steadily lead them to consider a career in offering and teaching Pilates ...
Views: 1925 - Core Training: Do You Really Know Which Muscles Make Up Your Core? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeTips for Getting Started Improving Core Strength for Functional Movement To enjoy a healthy and active life using your core to support the body and develop effective functional movement habits is essential to help reduce back problems, improve body mechanics, increase strength, mobility and ...
Views: 5963 - Different Methods for Enhancing the Side Leg Exercises in Pilates Matwork - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeDifferent Methods for Enhancing the Side Leg Exercises in Pilates Matwork One of the most difficult challenges when doing the Pilates Mat work Side Leg Series exercises is keeping the body completely still while swinging the leg. Many of the Pilates Mat exercises that are done before you ...
Views: 3879 - Discussing The Steps to Become a Pilates Instructor - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from John BirkNow a day’s Pilates is one of the most fashionable works out techniques in the world.Many persons join to various health centers instantly to get the crucial sports education practice. Pilates has two Types: core muscle strength and spinal alignment.It needs multipart actions or movements and ...
Views: 1975 - Enhance Your Health With Advanced Pilates - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Jacob MerinoFor anybody trying to increase their fitness levels and enhance their general health, Pilates is always a great choice. This routine was created to help people steadily improve their health without subjecting themselves to the danger of damaging their joints, muscles and back. It has been really ...
Views: 2071 - Foot Care Tips: The Seated Heel Lift Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeA Simple Foot Fitness Exercise To Help Your Heels & Improve The Alignment of Your Feet The position of your feet, ankles & heels is vital for better foot fitness and a healthy body. Foot and ankle alignment can affect posture, gait, the way you move, walk, and run. Poor foot alignment can ...
Views: 4845 - How Pilates and Yoga Can Make You Fit - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Anju AroraAccording to a report from a leading business news channel, Pilates is our country's fastest growing activity, with almost 9 million participants. Since 2000, the time when it became popular Pilates, has shown fairly steady growth. The number of burgeoning users have grown 450% since the year ...
Views: 2113 - How Pilates can be used for Medical patients - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2021 from Maddy MaWhen it comes to physical fitness, there are a lot of different exercises that you can go for. Be it aerobics, weight lifting, Zumba, and a lot more. However, when it comes to physical healing or healing a physical problem through exercise, there are only a few options that you can go for and ...
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