All About Pilates
As a fitness instructor, I get a lot of questions about Pilates, from what it is to how it benefits the body. I too was skeptical about how this gentle form of exercise—which, to me, looked a ... more
Yoga and Pilates are often interchanged perhaps because of their similarities in form and process. Both have positions that practitioners must do and both emphasize the importance of balance and fl ... more
Question: How do I know how many calories I burn doing Pilates? Does it count as cardio or strength training? Expert Answer: Your Pilates workout is a great way to improve general fitness, a ... more
These are the essential principles to bear in mind whenever you perform Pilates exercises: 1. Concentration: Concentration is fundamental to this way of exercising. This is not only because it ... more
If you are feeling in the mood for a big clean, then using that time to get some body conditioning in as well makes a lot of sense. Pilates is still the fitness craze of the moment, and although no ... more
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise around, mainly because it produces real fitness results without much of the 'strain and burn' involved in more typical workouts. Pilat ... more
The physical fitness system of Pilates aims to improve flexibility and strength, creating a balance between the two. Participants gain and develop body awareness through different poses and stretches, ... more
What is Pilates and where did it come from? A German, Joseph Humbertus Pilates first developed the Pilates Method, in the 1920's in the United States. Joe himself was a frail child who grew up plag ... more
The Pilates Method is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Joseph Pilates called the method The Art of Contrology, which refers to the way the meth ... more
