Girls, what part of your body do you want to tone the most? If you are like most women the answer probably came back as a single body part. Your answer may have been your stomach, your legs, your buttocks, or maybe your arms. The real method to getting a great looking body is to […]
Which thigh problem are you suffering from? Do you have skinny legs, or do you have fat jiggly legs? Either one of these problems can be made to disappear when you use the proper thigh exercises, and give your legs a great workout. You can look all over the place and see specialty workouts claiming […]
If you want to have a little fun while getting fit, swiss ball exercises may be the perfect answer. Think about how much fun children have playing with a ball, rolling around on top of it, finding all kinds of ways to balance, push, and play with a ball. Your large exercise ball is the […]
Trying to get rid of the excess bulge of your tummy is a challenge faced by many women. By using a few stomach exercises for women you can quickly flatten your abdomen, and create a beautiful and sexy tummy. To get the best looking stomach possible you need to work on both the middle of […]
Rowing machine exercise is one of the most complete forms of exercise you can utilize. It works your arms, upper and lower back, your chest muscles, your abdominal muscles and your legs. Being an exercise of almost constant motion it is highly aerobic in nature, and very effective at increasing cardiovascular health. You may begin […]
Resistance band exercises are one of the best ways to get great strength conditioning while keeping the heavy weights out of the house. Resistance bands are often recommended by Doctors, Rehabilitation Therapists, and Sports Trainers to help their patients and clients increase their strength during recovery from injuries. It is not only great for rehabilitating […]
What muscles is your body going to need during pregnancy? Pregnancy and delivery require strong core muscles. You are supporting more weight on your body, and experiencing new challenges in maintaining good posture, and avoiding a sore back. Prenatal Pilates can help you prepare for the physical challenges ahead. Think about what carrying a baby […]
Pregnancy and delivery of your new baby is a very challenging time for your body. You have just undergone one of the most dramatic physical changes any human can endure, and it is completely natural. Postnatal exercise can help to accelerate the healing and recovery of your body. With proper exercise you body will start […]
Have you ever started in an exercise program only to become terrifically bored in a few weeks? A Pilates workout never needs to be boring. With the wide variety of movements, equipment, and the focus required, Pilates will keep you excited for each upcoming workout. You will be challenged at each workout, since it is […]
When you start watching Pilates training material, reading in the books, or watching many classes on TV, you begin to believe Pilates requires special tables, chairs, arcs, and other accessories. Pilates can be highly effective by just using a complete set of Pilates mat exercises, eliminating your needs for all the high end equipment. Most […]
Are you considering getting started with Pilates exercise? Choosing the right Pilates lessons can make a big difference on whether you love Pilates, or whether it just becomes another exercise program you drop in just a few weeks. One of the biggest temptations when choosing to start Pilates is to go buy a book and […]
Do you love participating in Pilates classes? You cannot seem to stop talking about Pilates to your friends, family, and anyone who is willing to listen. You have seen the dramatic changes it has made in your health and your thinking, and want to pass along the magic to other people. Pilates instructor training can […]
Is the first thought going through your head about Piliates, “I thought Pilates was for women.” Before you jump to that conclusion you need to understand just a tidbit of the history of Pilates. The originator is not some woman on television, or the pretty lady on the cover of a magazine. The originator of […]
When Joseph Pilates created the Pilates exercise program his vision was of building up a strong central core of your body, with long lean muscles. Pilates for beginners is going to be centered around developing your abdomen, lower back, and buttocks. This central region of your body is the center of your strength, stability, and […]
Many exercise programs become almost impossible while you are pregnant. You probably are not going to want to be doing a Tae Bo class with the high impact, flying arms, and kicking legs surrounding you. You are not going to want to be pounding your body in a high impact aerobics class. Pilates during pregnancy […]
The Pilates exercise program is great at improving your body flexibility, muscle tone, and increasing your core strength. The one failure in Pilates is the lack of high levels of aerobic activity to prompt weight loss. The Pilates diet takes care of this major shortcoming and helps you get a thinner, longer, lean body. One […]
Standing in the sporting goods store you see jogging clothes, bicycle shorts, weight lifting attire, and aerobics outfits. No where you look can you find Pilates clothes. Exactly what kind of clothes should you wear, and what should you avoid for your Pilates class? The first thing you will hear from almost every Piliates instructor […]
Pilates breathing is not just a normal simple breath, or is it just a single technique. Breathing in Pilates is an integral part of the exercise, and requires a minimum of two kinds of breathing to facilitate the different exercise forms. The first breathing technique you need to learn in Pilates is the diaphragmatic breathing. […]
Pilates training requires stressing and stretching your core muscles in almost every movement to improve your fitness, strength, and flexibility. Pilates classes usually contain a wide variety of techniques on the mat, reformer, arcs, and barrels. One thing quickly recognized by many Pilates instructors was the lack of enough equipment for larger classes, and the […]
If you have been reading about all the great benefits of Pilates, you can gain all of those benefits practicing Pilates at home. Before you get started on doing Pilates in your home, you may want to consider a few options. One of the biggest challenges to doing Pilates properly is learning perfect form and […]