Get Into The Pilates Zone

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

What is the secret of Pilates? Unlike other exercises, it avoids too much repetition. Pilates exercises use fewer but more precise movements. These movements require a controlled body as well as form. Pilates exercises are able to reduce stress o...

Pilates Is A Form of Graceful Movement

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

One of the most popular forms of exercises today is Pilates, which was created by Joseph Pilates. It places an emphasis on the total balance of the development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and the awareness of being able to suppor...

Stretching For Back Pain

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

The main difference between Pilates and individual stretches is that the whole body is taken into consideration when doing Pilates and not just individual body parts. The Pilates instructor usually first meets with his or her client so that the both...

Pilates For Men

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

Pilates is a comprehensive workout from head-to-toe. However, it has often been misidentified as a woman’s exercise. It may surprise you that Pilates was created for men originally. Pilates was first developed by a German born boxer and gymna...

Pilates For The Super Advanced Student

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

Now that you are a super advanced student in Pilates, you should be moving from routine to routine at a brisk pace and there should be minimal down time between each exercise. These exercises are sure to give you a run for your money. Let’s begin...

Pilates For The Advanced

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

One example of an advanced Pilates exercise is the Shoulder Bridge. It requires great strength from the abdominal muscles as well as the hamstrings as they stabilize your lifted pelvis against movement of an extended leg. The skills and the core...

Pilates For Intermediates

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

Now that you have become an intermediate Pilates exerciser, it is time to move on to new challenges. Are you ready to workout with an exercise ball? The exercise ball is designed for intermediate level clients and will challenge you stability, cont...

Pilates For Beginners

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

You may be wondering just what the craze is about Pilates. This is one of the fastest trends in fitness today. So, you want to jump on the bandwagon and try out Pilates for yourself? First, you must begin with some basic warm-up exercises. They ...

Pilates For Back Pain

(Sat Jan 17th, 2009, by Steven Giles)

More and more chiropractors today are recommending Pilates for their clients’ aching backs. When Pilates is done consistently, many people experience relief from back pain. What is it about doing Pilates that works well to relieve a person’s ac...

Surviving Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

(Wed Jan 7th, 2009, by Nate Rifkin)

Personal trainers and gym owners across the country have BIG smiles on their faces right now. Why? Because they know they’re about to get flooded with average folk making New Year’s Resolutions to drop that extra 20 pounds and finally get f...