Pilates Method

Pilates workout –Arm Raises

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:59:19 PDT

Level of difficulty: Beginner As we talked on a previous post about the importance of breathing in Pilates, here we bring you a basic Pilates exercise that will help you get into the breathing practice and fill your lungs completely: Arm Raises. Keys for the arm raise Breathe: Inhale as you...

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Pilates workout - The Mermaid

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:36:58 PDT

Level of difficulty: Advanced Beginner The Mermaid is part of the Pilates stretching exercise series; you can do it at home with no other element than a Pilates mat. Graceful moves that stretch out your upper body -as when you get up in the morning- and open up your chest. They lengthen and...

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Pilates workout tips - The Mermaid (II)

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:46:55 PDT

To improve your Pilates mermaid performance, here we give you some helpful tips to make the most of this waist molding movement: If the position of step 1 bothers your hip, ankle or knee, you may lengthen your back leg to the side.For knee protection, place the top of your foot on the mat.Let the...

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Pilates and Tai Chai, better than Yoga?

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:38:13 PDT

It is proven and well-known that Yoga dramatically reduces falls, the major leading cause of injuries in older adults. However, a new study suggests that fellow disciplines as Pilates and Tai Chi may be better stability and balance enhancers. It was demonstrated in the study of Temple University's...

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How to practice Pilates with your baby

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:27:58 PDT

Pilates after pregnancy can help moms get back their figure and strengthen love bonds with their babies. While your baby rests you exercise your body and communicate with her, making the most of your family time to be with your baby and do something to pamper yourself. Pilates with baby is not...

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6 keys for choosing the right Pilates instructor

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:47:13 PDT

Before hiring a Pilates instructor you must be aware of certain aspects to make a wise decision, worth of your health, time and money. Pilates Method can be a challenging discipline, but with the appropriate guidance of an instructor who is knowledgeable in the subject and knows how to communicate...

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Pilates for arthritis joint pain, will it help?

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:23:26 PDT

If I suffer from arthritis joint pain, but I still want (and need) to keep up with workout, can I practice Pilates? Yes, you can as long as long as you practice it with precaution, moderation and avoid the strenuous and repetitive movements. For this, you will have to consult both your physician...

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Pilates exercises for joint pain

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:43:43 PDT

As we saw on a previous post on Pilates for arthritis pain, the way Pilates can benefit your joint condition can be resumed this way: Stronger muscles ---> Less pressure on joints ---> Less pain Now let’s se what Pilates workouts are appropriate for each type of joint pain conditions: Hip joint...

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How to perform Pilates exercises for joint pain

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Sat, 17 May 2008 22:43:22 PDT

To continue with joint pain Pilates exercises for different parts of the body here we present you how to perform each Pilates workout: Hip joint pain exercises (leg circles): Lie on your back with one leg extended and bent the knee of the other leg making almost a 90 degree angle. Feel your thigh...

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Differences between Pilates and Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:46:23 PDT

If you are a Yoga fan you may not find Pilates interesting enough to consider. However, we want you to know and take a look at what Pilates has to offer you: Both focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing the body. However, while Yoga focuses on many individual poses and staying still for...

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Pilates benefits for women

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:48:19 PDT

Pilates is a non-gender oriented discipline; both women and men from different ages can practice this method for improving their appearance and improve their overall physical health. Pilates will turn you into a bodybuilder –it takes a great deal of time and constant training to get to that level-...

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Pilates and pregnancy – Why it is good for pregnant women

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:24:37 PDT

Although pregnancy is a delicate process, exercise can not be ruled out from the life of a pregnant woman for three important reasons: Makes your mom-to-be body stronger.Gets your body ready for an easier delivery.Helps you get a faster and better recovery after birth. Pilates for pregnancy focuses...

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New exercise steals the throne from Yoga and Pilates

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:00:39 PDT

There is a new hot thing that is taking over the fitness world: it is pole dancing. Pole dance lessons have nothing to do with developing your core and performing slow motion yoga asanas, pole dancing teaches you how to dance sexy and raunchy as a night club stripper. From a fitness point of view,...

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Pole dancing lessons: how are they?

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:06:02 PDT

On a previous post we talked about pole dancing, this new fitness trend that is becoming more popular in the U.S. and the UK, where the common women leave their inhibitions aside to grab the pole and dance…stripper style. Generally pole dancing classes are given in small groups, and they use a...

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Pilates workouts: The Hundred

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:49 PDT

The Hundred is a classic Pilates exercise –one of my top favorites, too- , a regular one at almost every Pilates class to help warm up lungs and abdominal muscles. It has an average difficulty since you have to coordinate breathing with movement, and put strength and dexterity at the same...

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Pilates practice to battle drug addiction

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:03:27 PDT

Pilates is much more than just a workout routine of slow motion rhythms performed on amt and machines. Pilates method is a holistic body, mind and soul discipline that can help people with drug dependant people overcome their addiction. Pilates supplies the lack or little focus of physical therapy...

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Pilates exercises for pregnant women

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:39:54 PDT

There are over 500 hundreds Pilates exercises, but a mom-to-be only needs around 5 of them to get their physique and mind ready for labor. Before you decide to take Pilates exercises, make sure to visit your doctor first for getting his approval, since pregnancy factors, as well as your age,...

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Tango + Pilates = Tangopilates

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:30:00 PST

Tango is Argentina’s typical dance, a marvelous blend of sensuality, romance, elegance and dexterity. Whoever knows how to dance tango or has ever tried is aware of how difficult it is to maintain balance and a good body posture during the entire dance. Here is where Pilates comes to scene. When...

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Freestyler mini gym for Pilates

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:30:01 PST

Freestyler mini gym is the latest fitness sensation. Developed by biomechanics and sports professionals, Freestyler consists of seven pairs of elastic tubes that make possible to have an all –in-1 training machine. With this exercise platform you can perform 3D movements, different kinds of ...

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Pilates class: What should I wear?

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:02:35 PST

If you are going to taking Pilates you will need comfortable clothes such as: Exercise tights for enjoying flexibility. Cotton tank top for you feeling fresh and looking at your muscles’ position at the mirror. Pilates-Yoga socks for firm and anti sliding stepping.

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Pilates apparel: Pilates-Yoga socks

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:30:00 PST

While practicing Pilates and yoga or similar physical activities it is always there a latent risk of slipping, tripping over, falling and getting a serious injury that would stop you for days and even weeks. Trainers can do well, however they are not comfortable enough for Pilates machine workout...

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Pilates for diabetes

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:12:05 PST

If you suffer from diabetes you know that you are particularly prone to injuries, which leaves you thinking: can I practice any physical activity at all? Yes, you can. Pilates method is one great option for those who can not practice sports or physical activities that may hurt them as diabetic...

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Pilates for sciatica

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:45:43 PST

Sciatica is a condition that produces the inflammation of the sciatic nerve that starts in the lower back and goes down the lower limb, causing a great pain in the lower back pain, the buttock, the legs and the feet. Sciatica pain is a natural consequence of aging, but it can also occur because of...

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Pilates fights cancer

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:05 PDT

It’s no secret that exercise can help prevent disease. What is new is that certain physical activities, as Pilates, can help prevent and even overcome some types of cancer. Practicing relaxed sports help both prevent and cope with cancer as well as keep a good health condition...

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Pilates and cardio

noreply@blogger.com (BLQ) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:00:13 PDT

One exciting thing about Pilates is its ongoing development. From the time Joseph Pilates created its today renowned method, we have now different variations of Pilates that make it more interesting to practice. Cardiolates is a new kind of Pilates developed by Pilates on Fifth in Manhattan...

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