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Why are Pilates movements so controlled?
Ever wondered why you can pump iron like it’s going out of fashion but when it comes to a Pilates class you can barely do 15 minutes before you are panting? This is even though the movements are ever so slight and don’t look like much, it is very controlled.…
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What does “neutral spine” mean in Pilates?
At the beginning of most Pilates exercises, the instructor will tell you to either imprint your spine onto the mat or reformer – or whatever you’re lying on in a supine position – or to maintain a neutral spine. Do you know what these terms mean? The good news is…
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Should you go for a Pilates Reformer Class or a Pilates Mat Class?
In Pilates practice, there are a number of pieces of equipment that an instructor has at their disposal. This is to vary participants’ experience of the discipline and to give them a good workout. These pieces of equipment are, for example, the reformer, exercise ball, Cadillac and theraband. Items such…
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Why are Kettlebells so Important in your Overall Fitness Regime?
They may be small and not look like much, however kettlebells provide a seriously good workout. The workout that they provide is so good that the military likes to use kettlebells as part of the fitness training given to their personnel. So why should you integrate the kettlebell into your…
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What are the Best Kettlebell Exercises for Building Strength?
The overall benefits of kettlebell exercises are legendary. They are a great cardiovascular workout in addition to being a superb way to build your overall strength. Before we delve into what kettlebell exercises we recommend for building strength, let’s first look at how you would go about building muscular strength…
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5 Reasons to Start an Online Personal Training Course Today
We were all there at one point. Looking over a list of fairly promising-looking fitness courses wondering if taking one was as good an idea as it seemed. Deciding whether or not to take an online personal course is not a decision that is easily made.  You know it’s going…
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