For the older population keeping fit is essential, but it can be hard on the bodies of older adults to stay in shape. The goal of Pilates is to reduce the risk of injury that weight-bearing exercises might cause and Pilates focuses on controlled breathing, quality of movement-not quantity of repetitions. Pilates focuses on building …
Falls in the elderly are a serious health issue and a new study finds that Pilates might be a great way to prevent such injuries. The statistics and effects of falls in older adults are sobering: each year in the US: 3 million seniors go to the emergency room for injuries from falls, annually. Half …
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J.Lo showed us all yes. Yes you can be shockingly fit after 50. You might not have all of her resources. No matter if you liked her outfits or choreography, we can all agree she is fit and strong. She often is seen working with her hubby A-Rod, research shows that having a work out …
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 …
A recent study assessed the influence of engaging in core training, or Pilates, on the performance and metabolic cost of trained runners. The body requires oxygen to do activities and each of us has a maximum oxygen consumption. We we ask our body to run long distances we are required to have a large maximum oxygen consumption …
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I swallowed an honesty pill today and can’t help but share my true feelings about Pilates. Is it really worth your time and money? In the past years, Yoga has become a synonym for Mind/Body fitness, Barre classes have become the gold ticket among millennials looking for a ballerina body, Crossfit has created a die-hard community like …
Reasons You Should Give Pilates A Try So you’ve gone through all kinds of workout regimens all your life, yet you still can’t stick with one that you feel you can do for the rest of your life. Have you attended a Pilates class? If you haven’t, then it’s high time you give it a …
Elaine of Elaine Gates Photography and I workout often together. We both also love to run for cardio. Running may not be your thing, but as you plan for your wedding, remember this: If you feel good, you look good; and if you look good, you feel good. Your schedule is packed solid with appointments …
Have you ever heard anyone say, “I do Pilates to lose weight and keep it off”? Probably not, and here’s why: The Pilates involves so much more than physical exercise and physical benefits! Even if you started practicing Pilates to drop some pounds, usually the transformation that happens by practicing Pilates is so much bigger than …
“We all know that exercise can help reduce stress and improve health. But did you know it can improve decision making? A Purdue University study found that executives who work out regularly are better decision makers. The study tested the decision-making capabilities of 80 people over a nine-month period. Results showed that the exercisers’ ability …
