Getting injured or falling ill alters your entire life, especially if you’re immersed in an active lifestyle. An injury or illness can have devastating effects on your physical features and abilities as well as your emotions and mental strength. So when it’s time to recover, it can be terrifying. Not only do you have to …
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Exercise and physical activity are important to your health and well-being. If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of your body, you may find that exercise isn’t as easy as it once …
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Description: Pregnancy doesn’t come with a manual, and it often becomes confusing to women whether to carry on with the gym or relax at home until the period is over. There are necessary exercises like pilates, which are very healthy and beneficial during pregnancy. Expecting an additional member of the family is always thrilling and, …
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If a rounded upper spine or computer slouch is on your mind, you definitely want to read further.A primary reason the upper spine slouches forward in the first place has a lot to do with arms—what’s done with them, and more importantly, what’s NOT. When’s the last time you used your arms to hold the …
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Prenatal Pilates is a topic that consistently stays popular for women. Pregnancy is a wonderful time in the life of a woman but it often raises a lot of questions and red flags for clients. Is exercises are safe? When should we stop doing Pilates? How late in the pregnancy can a woman start a …
Chronic pain is a complex issue. Our current models of pain tell us that chronic pain is a matrix that involves physical injury, the nervous system, psychological responses, and mental attitudes that all contribute to the perpetuation of pain. One of the key contributors to the development of chronic pain is kinesiophobia, or the fear of …
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February is American Heart Health Month, so let’s talk about your ticker and how Pilates helps keep it healthy. Yes, we might feel our heart racing with love at the thought of Pilates class today! Doctors often tell you the key to heart disease prevention is aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming—activities that …
In 2018, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) convened a roundtable of experts to review the latest scientific evidence and offer recommendations about the benefits of exercise for prevention, treatment, recovery, and improved survival. The comprehensive review and recommendations were outlined in three academic papers published in October 2019 in two scientific journals. In …
With seniors and every other age group, more active than ever, it pays to be aware of the potential for injury. Although we aren’t all professional athletes, activities such as jogging, racquetball, weight lifting, and even power walking can still cause injury. Dare I say it Pilates and barre classes. The feeling of accomplishment after …
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You hear it all the time do this and geta six-pack abs in four weeks and workout classes guaranteeing a flat stomach. While we know that working our core is a good thing, the benefits go way beyond the surface. A STRONG CORE PREVENTS INJURY When we train the core, we focus on spinal stabilization …
