Category: Understanding Pilates
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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…
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How we learn
If you’re new to Pilates, you might be realizing that there are a few things you didn’t know you could or couldn’t do. For example, there might be a balance sequence where you discover how easy it is to stand on one leg and do an overhead reach. But balance on the other leg? Forget…