We see it all the time, people trying to find a way to stop ageing, reverse ageing, or in some way cheating the burden of time. An exercise to reverse ageing might seem like a fairy tale and seems way too good to be true but there is something close.…
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You have probably heard about Pilates and the benefits of it by now – it has been around for a very long time. In addition, everyone seems to have tried it. However, the new workout craze that seems to have taken Instagram by storm might not be as familiar to…
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Pilates is increasingly becoming the workout of choice for many people around the world. The appeal of Pilates is obvious – it is a low impact, full-body workout that does not require any equipment, but shows impressive results. One of the biggest advantages of Pilates is that it can be…
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At first glance, the Pilates chest lift with leg float looks a lot like your typical abdominal crunch. However, there are a number of fundamental discrepancies between the two exercises. Whether chest lifts with leg float are a part of your Pilates routine or, alternatively, your basic workout, the move…
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The Pilates cat stretch is probably one of the most well-known back-stretching exercises that you can do. Check out this lovely exercise if you are suffering from lower back pain or just a dull ache, tightness. This is a great everyday exercise that can be done anywhere no equipment to…
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One of the challenges of day-to-day movement is keeping the spine and muscles of the trunk flexible in different directions. Most of us are used to bending over, or reaching up, but what happens when we reach or look to the side? Often, the head or the arms will go…
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Pilates is a great workout for anyone, regardless of their fitness, and one of the biggest advantages of taking on Pilates is that it can be done in the comfort of your own home. Though in a gym or class environment you will have access to reformer machines and other…
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While a lot of runners might not see the slowness and control of Pilates as appealing, there are plenty of benefits to introducing Pilates into your workout routine in the long run. In a study published in 2018 by PLOS ONE, professional runners who engage in Pilates twice a week…
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Pilates is known to be a full-body workout programme that improves muscle tone, strength, body alignment, and posture, but some studies are now suggesting that it might be also be a way to reduce your blood pressure. What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when blood…
Read MoreWhile most of us know Pilates as the exercise routine that uses the large and intimidating reformers machines, one of the great benefits of this type of routine is that you do not need any of that equipment and you can easily work up a sweat in the comfort of…
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Do you ever wonder why we perform all of that side-lying leg work for your hip flexor mobility in Pilates? Why do these movements feel so tight as well as burn so much? This is some of the most vital work that you can do for strengthening your hips as…
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As the second exercise in the Stomach Series, the Pilates Double Leg Stretch continues to challenge your coordination, work the powerhouse and stretch your body. This exercise challenges coordination of breathing patterns and challenges the abdominal muscles isometrically. In addition, it creates mobility of the shoulders and hips. The exercise…
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