The amount of sleep an athlete gets impacts their reaction time, attention and focus, physical recovery and injury proneness. The body restores itself during sleep, so it is necessary for recovery from intense training. A person who is sufficiently well-rested will not waste any resources on staying awake or straining to stay focused and alert.…
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You’d probably recognize the Pilates reformer even if you’ve never used one. It’s a hulking machine that consists of a sliding carriage rigged with springs, bars and straps. On this apparatus, you lie, kneel, stand and sit to create a balanced body and strong core — or “powerhouse,” as creator Joseph Pilates called it. The…
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“Pull in the abs!” A little phrase that might be called a Pilates chant, yet it is so misunderstood. Pulling the abdominals in is fundamental to the Pilates method of exercise. It is a technique that is promoted in physical therapy settings, in strength training, and to some degree throughout the fitness world as a…
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If you have found yourself reading this, it is because you are interested in your personal well-being and longevity, or the health of someone close to you. Congratulations on taking this step to learning more about antioxidants and their incredible benefits. Why Antioxidants? Let’s firstly begin with why we need antioxidants. Each day our body…
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Many cyclists’ main performance concern is optimising their power-to-weight ratio, increasing their VO2 max or developing explosive speed. But what about an activity that develops core strength, stability and motion control? Could pilates be a worthwhile addition to your training? Pilates was developed by German gymnast Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century as a…
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You don’t get shoulders like Sandra’s by eating bon bons all day. The actress told InStyle that whenever she’s in LA, she makes a point to take Pilates classes. She also relied on the workout when she wanted to get in shape for her roles; the idea was to look strong, but also keep a…
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Whether you have already started your summer workout or are just thinking about joining us with our amazing Pilates Equipment, we wanted to go back to basics this week and remember why Pilates is so good for you and how it can help you achieve your summer goals. Why Pilates is great: Tone up –…
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In an interview with InStyle magazine, Jennifer told them that she likes to incorporate Pilates into her workout regimen. Pilates can be a great way to build strength in your core, improve your flexibility, and more. She said: “I’m a Pilates person. It’s great. I had a hip problem. I had a chronic back, a…
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Pilates is more than just an exercise regime it can be life changing. It’s most certainly not just for the rich and famous, the uber fit or the 20-something health nut – it can work for everyone. The very fact that more than 100-years-ago its founder Joseph Pilates used it to build up the strength…
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Experts say that Pilates is perfect for older adults because it has a lesser impact on the body, unlike other forms of exercise, which build bulky muscles that tend to be prone to injury. Pilates focuses on building core muscles, including the back, hips, arms, legs, and abdominals. In fact, it is a gentle way…
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