Our spine or vertebral column is made of twenty-four vertebrae. When we are standing, the entire weight of our body, head and arms is transferred through these vertebrae. Spinal intervertebral discs that are between each vertebrae cushioned this shock when we move. The discs are...
Since 2010, we have witnessed so many success stories (and sometimes life-changing ones) of how Pilates have transformed lives. With the blessing of these individuals who have benefited from Pilates, we are going to share with you their journey with Pilates. Pamela started Pilates for the...
So here’s the truth: Everyone bloats. It’s not normal for someone to have rock hard abs all throughout the day (unless you don’t eat or drink). Food and liquids take up space inside your stomach and intestines, which causes your tummy to expand. Eating certain...
Fun Facts: Did you know? 6 out of every 10 people think that Yoga and Pilates are the "same thing" Pilates & Yoga may “look the same” to almost everyone who hasn't done Pilates and/or Yoga before, but it certainly doesn't come as a surprise – while...
Shoulder Exercises To Correct Rounded Shoulders And Forward Head Posture Shoulder extension exercises are the best exercises to fix rounded shoulders It is known that shoulder extension exercises can correct rounded shoulders and fix shoulder posture and forward head posture. Shoulder extension is the movement of your arms from the sides of your...
We all have different body shapes and sizes; broad or narrow shoulders, big or small curves of our waist and/or butt, long/short legs or torso, and the list goes on. In Pilates, regardless of what body shape you are, our aim is to condition the...
How does stress cause one to gain weight? While the immediate response to acute stress may be a temporary loss of appetite, and therefore a possible weight loss; for some people, chronic stress may result in stress-eating, which results in weight gain. Some of us swear...
HELLO! Do you know we started Pilates Fitness Monthly Flow Challenge back in 1 October 2015? It's been almost 10 years! We are glad that our members are still motivated by Monthly Flow Challenge and continue to benefit from it through the thousands of FREE classes...
We have exactly 19 days to go before we end the 28 Days Pilates Challenge! We hope that you are seeing the results from following our workout plans. As your fitness, strength and stamina improve, you may face what we call the fitness plateau - working hard...
Pilates exercises strengthen the diaphragm, stretch tight muscles, and improve posture—all of which help you run longer with less effort. Development Of A Strong Core And Postural Awareness Reduce Injuries Pilates exercise is a good conditioning and cross-training program for runners especially marathon runners. As running exerts...