Tag: pilates
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What does it take to become a Pilates instructor?
By Carla Ricalis Did you know that Pilates is not a regulated profession in North America? This means that there is no universal standard for teaching that you’re expected to follow. No regulatory body oversees this profession. However, getting professional Pilates education will benefit you and your clients. Most instructors start as clients before making…
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Pilates vs Yoga: Which is better?
By Carla Ricalis How do you decide whether Pilates or Yoga is right for you? Is one considered better than the other? Pilates and Yoga are low-impact exercises suitable for nearly anyone, regardless of their ability or need. Pilates and Yoga may appear to be the same to the untrained eye, but they are actually…
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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…