Starting any new type of exercise can be intimidating and a bit uncomfortable at first. And, even though most Pilates groups try to help newcomers feel welcome, it’s only normal to feel a little shy when stepping out of your comfort zone and starting a new activity. Pilates is an excellent low-impact exercise that can be [...]
Pilates is a workout routine that involves movements of your body controlled by using machines or equipment such as fit ball to achieve abdominal strength, coordination and balance, and postural awareness. Joseph Pilates introduced this routine in the 1920s in the United States. This routine has recently become popular around the world. "Clinical Pilates has [...]
If you haven’t been exercising for some time but you want to get your fitness back on track, signing up for a Pilates class is a great place to start. Pilates, after all, is a low-impact workout that’s slow and steady and utterly adjustable to whatever physical condition you’re in right now. Developed by Joseph Pilates, [...]
Clean living and mindfulness are ever-so-trendy right now, and so they should be, as your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. With the booming digital world taking over our lives and decreasing our attention span, mind-body workouts are now more important than ever and should form part of your personal fitness plan. [...]
When most people think "abs," they think the muffin top that blooms over the top of too-tight pants. But abdominals, a set collectively known as the core, includes the many interconnected muscles that run up the back and stretch down to the butt and the front and inner thighs. Belly fat can be a nasty sight! [...]
Like exercise, correct posture is necessary for maintaining health and fitness. By posture, we mean the specific position of the body. A posture in which bones, joints and other body muscles maintain a correct alignment is known as good posture. Correct body posture helps in reducing strains, injuries and fatigue. And good core strength helps in [...]
Guest post by Tasha Leu Do you practice yoga or pilates? Which one do you prefer? Both yoga and pilates are extremely popular these days. We often hear discussions about which is better and why. Both sides of the argument have their merits and people swear by their chosen methodology. It can be difficult to answer [...]
