With interest spreading at a rate that might have surprised Joseph Pilates himself, it’s no wonder men and women are thinking beyond the mat and taking Pilates into daily life. The benefits are myriad: better posture, stronger abdominal muscles, greater flexibility and reduced stress. With a pedigree like that, who wouldn’t want to start practicing…
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Drinking fluids is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including your heart, brain, and muscles. Fluids carry nutrients to your cells, flush bacteria from your bladder, and prevent constipation. Older adults often don’t get enough fluids and risk becoming dehydrated, especially during summer when it’s hotter and…
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Apologies for the pun, but with summer almost here and the tennis season in full swing (sorry about that one, too) more and more people will be dusting off their racquets and hitting the courts. Each sport places its own distinct set of pressures and stresses on the body – usually resulting in its own…
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We know exercise and a healthy diet are essential for optimal health. We also need to manage stress, which is a major benefit of choosing Pilates as your form of exercise. So, what about diet? In general, a healthy diet for people who practice Pilates is no different than any healthy diet. What is a…
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Are you a cyclist? Runner? Tennis player? Golfer? Then Pilates will benefit you. Pilates is not only a refreshing mind-body workout, it helps you become more in tune with your body’s specific needs and lays a perfect foundation for whatever sport you’re about to tackle. Here’s three benefits of Pilates for athletes: Pilates lengthens muscles…
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Pilates creates results not only from the time you spend doing it, but because of the lifestyle it promotes and I’m definitely not interested in assisting our beloved Pilates devotees to reverse their positively geared Pilates results before they even leave the building! So what is the best thing to eat before you come to…
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Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with several people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in various stages of their diagnosis. My interest in this population inspired me to get my LSVT certification (a special protocol exercise program for people with PD) and I’ve been applying the principles to both my Physical Therapy and…
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Whether you’ve had a chronic injury for years or have a twinge from your last workout, injuries are painful, frustrating and often restrict your participation in the things you love doing. In this post, we’ll give you a few hints at what to do if you have an injury or condition that you are concerned…
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To understand how the right foods can help you after exercise, it’s important to understand how your body is affected by physical activity. When you’re working out, your muscles use up their glycogen stores for fuel. This results in your muscles being partially depleted of glycogen. Some of the proteins in your muscles also get…
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Pilates has become one of the most popular exercises for older women. Many of us are taking classes to build strength, reduce back pain, lose weight, or to improve coordination and balance. It has some similarities to yoga because it focuses on principles related to concentration, control and centering of the body. Exploring the Benefits…
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