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Strengthening & Lengthening the Psoas
Pilates helps improve Diastasis Recti
Exercises for Neck Pain & Headaches
Shoulder Repositioning Effects Pain & Strength
Pilates as an Effective Rehabilitation Tool
Pilates is Preventive Rehab
Moving from the Centre: gut, back, and seat
The centre of our body is where movement starts. Joseph Pilates understood that the body moves best when initiating from the torso. Joseph Pilates focused on three main areas to move from when practicing Pilates: the gut, the back, and the seat.
The Power of Classical Pilates
Pilates for Strength
Barrels
The Wunda Chair
The Trapeze Table & Tower
The Universal Reformer
What is Pilates?
Pilates Effects on Body Composition
Dynamic Core Stability With Knees Stretches
Study shows adding Pilates exercises increases quality of life
Benefits of Pilates
Neutral vs Imprint
While neutral spine works well for many exercises—like lunges, bird dog, foot work, feet in straps—for many clients I often cue slightly imprinted spine for certain Pilates movements. Each client’s lordotic curve in their low back is unique, so this rule is not for everyone, but from my experience most benefit from an imprinted spine, especially in chest lifts and when legs are not being supported.
Why Pilates is Amazing - Part 5: Flow & Precision
To be precise in our Pilates practice we need to strengthen our skills of concentration, control, and centring. Without practicing with awareness and precision Pilates movements become almost meaningless. This is because without a level of control and precision, a practitioner may be moving with momentum and/or using their joints instead of their necessary muscles.