Treating Knee Problems with Pilates

On September 30, 2011, in Pilates Exercises, by Featured Guest

Genetic factors, lack of calcium, and injuries are all known to contribute to knee problems. Stress is another known culprit that can aggravate knee ailments. Knee pain and inflammation will add to your woes by making it difficult for you to exercise and lay extra pressure on your knees. Certain exercises are known to hurt [...]

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How to form six pack abs effectively

On March 29, 2011, in Hot Topics, Mat Pilates, Pilates Exercises, by Alex

Six pack abs are what most men, and even women, would like to have. However, it’s an endeavor that most people fail to succeed in. Nonetheless, with consistent information and resources over the Net, one can find reliable and effective programs which will help to really form six pack abs. How does this happen? You [...]

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How To Get Motivated For Early Morning Workouts

Bound and determined to haul yourself out of bed at the crack of dawn to get in an early morning workout? There’s no question that early morning workouts tend to be great as far as adherence goes because nothing external will ever crowd out your session at 6 am. The only thing that might however [...]

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Kickboxing + Pilates = ?

On March 16, 2011, in Hot Topics, Mat Pilates, Pilates Exercises, by Cicely

I just figured out what this equals. Something new that I want to try, it has all the moves of Pilates with the energy of a Kickboxing or Karate class. Can’t wait to go try it out. Tweet This Post

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Pilates for Men – Why Pilates Is a Good Choice

I never see any guys when I go to my pilates class. You would think there would be a few considering that a man invented Pilates. I feel like more men should start doing Pilates because it would help them with overall balance, flexibility and core strength. Amplify’d from pilates.about.com Is Pilates useful for men? [...]

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What Are Vertical Crunches?

On March 7, 2011, in Mat Pilates, Pilates Exercises, Pilates Principles, by Cicely

I have done these before and if you have done pilates you have probably done them as well. However, I did not know they were called vertical crunches. Amplify’d from www.ehow.com Whether you are trying to lose weight or tone muscles, there are many exercises, such as jumping jacks or lunges, that you can do [...]

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SUPilates: Pilates on the Water

On February 21, 2011, in Hot Topics, Pilates Exercises, by Cicely

This look like something to try out. I would just have to be careful not to fall in the water. Amplify’d from www.pilatesdigest.com Wouldn’t it be amazing to experience and enjoy the best of both worlds: the strength and grace of Pilates, with the tranquility of the ocean? Believe it or not, you now can! [...]

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Basic Exercises with Equipment

On February 14, 2011, in Pilates Exercises, by Cicely

Pilates Exercises with Equipment Bridge on the Ball 1.       Begin lying on the mat as usual, arms at your sides. 2.       Put your feet flat on the exercise ball, near the top 3.       Inhale. 4.       Exhale: Pull in your abdominal muscles in and feel your back lengthen along the floor. Continue that action, press with [...]

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Basic Exercises 2

On February 10, 2011, in Mat Pilates, Pilates Exercises, by Cicely

Some more basic Pilates exercises for you to try.  There are so many different Pilates poses and combination routines, it never can get boring. The Spine and Abdominal Muscles 1.       Return to the position used in Imprinting. Lying on your Pilates mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your feet, knees [...]

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Why do I have Neck Pain when I do Pilates?

I know when I do Pilates if my hands are not behind my head just at the right position for me, I can feel a tiny bit strained. However, for those exercises that you don’t put your hands behind your head, just remember to not lift with your neck and get your abs to help. [...]

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