The Pilates method for exercise has never been more popular. Everyone is talking about it; everyone seems to be doing it, and everyone raves about the amazing results they get from doing Pilates regularly. So how does one begin doing Pilates? Where is the best place to go as a beginning Pilates student? What should … Read more
Most people at some time in their lives will experience some form of back pain. Back pain is one of the leading causes of missed work and statistics show that anywhere from 50% to 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain during their lives. I suspect it might be even … Read more
What is Osteoporosis and which demographic is most likely to be diagnosed with this condition? Is it a game-stopper or are there things one can do to prevent further damage? The word Osteoporosis can be translated into porous bones. It is a disease that occurs when bone mineral density and mass decrease leading to a … Read more
Big group Pilates classes held in large studios are all the rage these days. Nearly every city in the United States has at least one Pilates studio that offers group classes at very low prices. These classes are lots of fun and the price is right so why not take advantage of this attractive bargain? … Read more
By Devra Swiger It’s that time of year again where most everyone is scrambling to make their New Year’s resolutions. With the very best intentions, people embark on a healthy life journey which, sadly, rarely lasts past the second week of January. In the health and fitness business the most common resolutions are to eat … Read more
Have you ever heard that doing Pilates may be the best exercise ever? Making the decision to do Pilates is easy but finding a perfect studio takes a bit more time. This article will discuss several key factors that should be considered when starting your search. First and foremost is price. Can you afford to … Read more
If I had a dime for every time I heard someone say, “I’m just not seeing results from my exercise program”, I would be rich – even with today’s sky-high inflation. Why are so many people not seeing results? Why do so many people feel that no matter how hard they try, they can’t lose … Read more
When looking for the perfect Pilates studio whether for the first time or the 5th time, be careful not to make mistakes that could, in the long run, be costly. You could potentially end up paying more for your Pilates experience than it’s worth or, even worse, sustain an injury. Before starting your search, review … Read more
By Devra Swiger Not a day goes by when I fail to peruse my Instagram feed only to see long legged beauties with sleek sculpted bodies demonstrating moves that even I, with my years of dance training, would never dare do. I ask myself if I wouldn’t try it, how could I ever expect my … Read more
Every year about this time, most Americans make a New Year Resolution and most of the time it has something to do with losing weight and getting in shape. “I’m going to stop eating bread and hit the gym every single day,” says one friend. “Well I’m going to enroll in a cardio class and … Read more