Category: Understanding Pilates
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What Pilates is to me
Strong bodies, good habits & longevity Pilates is definitely having a moment in the world of fitness. In a landscape that has grown at the speed of light, there are endless choices of Pilates inspired classes and Reformer based studios with jam packed schedules offering interesting, and sometimes questionable, interpretations of the Pilates method. The…
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The misconceptions of weight loss and Pilates
Many times clients will ask if Pilates will help them lose weight. And my answer to that is that Pilates alone is not going to help you lose weight. But Pilates will definitely be a key part of a weight loss program, which is essentially a lifestyle program. Weight loss is much more attributed to…
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Why good posture matters
Many times, clients are referred to Pilates to strengthen specific joints or target muscle groups that have become weak, tight and inhibited. Lower back is one common area of concern as are hips and shoulders. But often, they’ll find that before their instructor starts to train and strengthen the area they want to improve, they’ll hone…