Whether you want to get past an NFL defensive back or just look a little sexier in your sleeveless wedding gown, there’s a new exercise device that’s taking gyms around the world by storm.
The Power Plate® is an exercise machine born of space travel and perfected by a Dutch Olympic trainer to adapt the concept for conditioning elite athletes...
You wouldn’t run a mile in high heels, and similarly, you don’t want to do Pilates in blue jeans.
The most important aspect of clothing you wear to a Pilates class is that it should allow for a full range of motion without any restrictions, pulls or catches. This is essential as you do not want any resistance against your body while you move through various poses and exercises...
Movement improves one’s mental state and happiness. New research suggests that regular exercise may also help increase energy levels and beat back fatigue. According to a University of Georgia exercise psychology laboratory, regular exercise may pay off with increased energy. Previous studies suggest that even small amounts of activities will help chronic back pain sufferers. The study demonstrated that exercise as little as 20 minutes or low to modern aerobics three days a week for six weeks can greatly improve fatigue....
Honestly dudes, trying Pilates is not that girly. More and more men are finding that adding Pilates to their weekly workouts improves their core strength, stamina and balances strength with flexibility.
Whatever his fitness goal might be, Pilates affords a man the opportunity to enjoy a total body workout starting at the core and working outward to the arms and legs...
Pilates can help cyclists ride better, feel better and look better. And contrary to popular notion, cycling and Pilates are not opposing sports. They lend themselves to each other beautifully and logically. You can almost always spot a cyclist by their toned and defined legs, but cycling doesn’t work the upper body like it does the lower half. That’s where Pilates comes into play. Pilates strengthens the core of the body...
Pilates and yoga are not one in the same. Both Pilates and Yoga promote strength and flexibility, both are low-impact and good for people who may have arthritic joints, and both help strengthen the core and reduce back pain. Despite the similarities, Pilates and yoga have a slightly different focus that can help you determine which one is right for you...
Pilates and yoga are not one in the same. Both Pilates and Yoga promote strength and flexibility, both are low-impact and good for people who may have arthritic joints, and both help strengthen the core and reduce back pain. Despite the similarities, Pilates and yoga have a slightly different focus that can help you determine which one is right for you...
Crosstraining is off-season training that keeps you fit so that when you head back into the regular season, you can seamlessly ramp up to your optimum performance level. Crosstraining also helps prevent injuries by targeting different muscle groups that may not get as much focus or attention during the regular season...
Pilates and football might strike you as polar opposites in nearly every regard. But football players are starting to turn to Pilates to fine-tune their bodies for the demanding rigors of the sport...
Honestly, “Gyrotonics” sounds like it could be some kind of mixed drink or the latest mechanism on a NASA spacecraft. Fortunately, it’s neither of those things.
Gyrotonics® is a training method that goes hand-in-hand with Pilates. It is based on the principles of yoga, dance, tai chi and swimming...
When you enjoy something, it’s only natural to talk it up to your friends, family, and acquaintances. Odds are you’ll invite them to join you in a class sometime. A workout is double the fun when shared. Experience shows it’s also likely to be 10 x more motivating when you attend with a friend...