What is Prenatal Pilates? Prenatal Pilates is a series of prenatal fitness exercises specially designed for mums-to-be in their 2nd or 3rd trimester, and are beneficial in preparing the body for birth by strengthening the tummy, back and pelvic floor muscles without straining other joints. During pregnancy,...
Forget Blueberries and Soy milk, here are 5 super foods you should know about! 1. Spinach This green won’t let your guns expand to the size of a truck, but still packs a punch. High in Vitamin C, A, and K, this vegetable boasts more nutrients than...
Is your posture good or bad? Do you know that the Work Foundation estimates that employees suffering from bone and joint pain cost the EU's economies 240bn euros (£200bn) each year? Do you know that about 44 million workers in the EU have musculoskeletal disorders caused by their...
Aging is a fact of life, and sometimes, it can feel a bit daunting. While we cannot turn back time, attending regular Reformer Pilates classes in Singapore can be our trusty sidekick to not only turn back the clock but also extend our healthspan. Remember...
Absolutely! Reformer Pilates is one of the most effective methods to lose weight especially for those who are obese or nursing an injury. The only thing to consider is that you may need a longer time to see results compared to other methods of losing...
Reformer Pilates is important in preventing Alzheimer's disease due to its comprehensive approach to improving both physical and mental health in a single session. Through improvements in cognitive functioning, stress and anxiety reduction, and promoting neurogenesis, Reformer Pilates is useful in maintaining brain health and...
Taking a walk in nature is an inexpensive and accessible form of exercise that has been shown to provide several health benefits such as: Improved Mood Nature walks are linked to enhanced mental wellness and positivity, and can significantly decrease levels of depression, anxiety and stress ...
Rotation of the body is used often in our daily lives, e.g. turning towards your bedside to shut your phone alarm in the morning, turning to talk to someone behind you, or even turning to get the toilet paper in the loo. Since we rotate...
Why do I need to have strong abdominals? Besides looking good, strong abdominals or strong core helps you to maintain optimal alignment of your body, reducing body aches and pains, and ensure you can go about your daily activities with ease. [qode_simple_quote text_title_tag="h3" author_title_tag="h5" simple_quote_text="If your core is...
If you have lower back pain, then lateral flexion (also known as side bend) exercises are the best exercises for lower back pain. Lateral flexion of the trunk (also know as side bend) is a movement that is rarely used in our day-to-day activities. Yet, go to any type...