Joseph Pilates – International Qi Gong Association

What\’s the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga? – Pilates In The Grove

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As Pilates instructors, we often have people tell us they would love to take one of our Yoga classes. When we reply saying that I don’t teach Yoga, the response is usually “oh, but it’s the same thing, isn’t it?” While we do love both Pilates and Yoga, they are very different modalities. Similarities Between …

Pilates for beginners: Explore the core – Mayo Clinic

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Pilates may sound intimidating, but it\’s an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates isn\’t just for fitness fanatics. It\’s actually an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and flexibility. If you\’re considering a Pilates class for beginners, here\’s …

9 Powerful Benefits you will get from Practicing Pilates — HavingTime

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It is quite likely that Joseph Pilates never imagined how popular his exercise method would become with more and more people taking it up every year, hooked on the great benefits they get from practicing Pilates. Once considered the best-kept workout secret, Pilates is now a mainstream exercise practiced by around 10 million Americans that …

Honestly, Why Do Many Pilates Trainers I See on Video Seem to Be Unfit?

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That is the exact question I was asked to provide an answer to by Quora – the world’s bank of questions and answers. The irony here is that Quora distributes the questions automatically, judging on authors’ credentials only. So, on one hand, it sincerely is “waiting” for my answer, since I am a Pilates instructor, and, …

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BUILT BY JOSEPH PILATES. – Jenny Colebourne

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I received this message from Nina Weyman “Hi Jenny I have just had my eyes opened to studio equipment being different in classical to contemporary. I need guidance please I am a mat teacher so the studio equipment is somewhat confusing any thoughts please “. So I decided to write a short blog on what I do …

5 Benefits of Pilates Beyond a Stronger Core

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There’s a popular myth that the main benefit from Pilates is a stronger core. Truth is, there are many benefits from Pilates-based exercise, and they are not limited to the core or even your physical body. Doing Pilates just to tone your midsection is a bit like saying ‘let’s go for a hike in nature to …

Pilates Is Uniquely Effective Workout for Mature Men

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Pilates is a specialized and highly effective series of exercises – originally developed for male police officers and soldiers, and later for sports injury rehabilitation. Though pilates was originally created for military men and law enforcement, eventually this unique system of body conditioning was made available to all genders, ages, and fitness levels – and even …

Top Pilates Myths – True or False?

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What actually is Pilates?! There is an insurmountable level of benefits, yet these common pilates myths are what tends to sway people from crossing the threshold into the Pilates world. What does Pilates even mean? It’s Joseph Pilates’s last name. He is the creator of the apparatus, exercises, and most importantly the principles that has brought …

Your In-Depth Guide to Reformer Pilates | HFE Blog

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Over the past few decades, Pilates has become a staple of personal training and group exercise. Once solely practised by professional athletes and dancers, the mainstream popularity Pilates has helped people the world over improve their posture, flexibility, stamina and strength. It’s also been used to reduce back and neck pain and as a form …

Who was Joseph Pilates?

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We know Pilates is a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, posture, and enhance mental awareness. We know we can do Pilates on Mat or using the classic apparatus. We know that after each session we feel great. But how much do we know about the man who developed …