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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 composed of a tough outer layer, the annulus fibrosus and […]
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 foods may also cause more gas to be produced in […]
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 they are in fact, NOT the same thing, […]
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 body to the back. #1 Shoulder Exercises […]
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 body to a good alignment, which is a neutral spinal […]
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 by a tub of ice-cream or pack of potato chips […]
