Category: Pilates

12 Jul 22 Women doing Pilates for physical therapy.

What Role Can Pilates Play in Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy?

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Health and exercise enthusiasts have long been turning to pilates for a fun, whole-body workout that benefits both the brain and the body.

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04 Jan 22 Difference Between Beginner and Intermediate Pilates?

Difference Between Beginner and Intermediate Pilates?

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The level of pilates class you sign up for shouldn’t correspond to how often you work out or how athletic you are.

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21 Jul 21 Elder women doing beginner Reformer Pilates

Exploring the Benefits of Pilates for Seniors

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Physical activity is beneficial for people of all ages. Even moderate exercise several times per week can improve heart health and help maintain strength in your bones and muscles.

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19 May 21

6 Best Warm Up Exercises Before Pilates Class

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Pilates is an exercise regimen that will test your body’s ability to resist pressure. Going into Pilates entirely unprepared, therefore, would be counterintuitive.

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28 Mar 21 Types of Pilates Machines

Types of Pilates Machines

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Pilates machines are pieces of exercise equipment designed by Joseph Pilates specifically to be used with the Pilates Method.

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22 Feb 21 Muscle fibers activating during Pilates workout

How Pilates Muscle Fiber Contractions Work

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Pilates involves all three types of muscle contraction: concentric, isometric, and eccentric. Compared to other types of exercise, however, Pilates places greater emphasis on eccentric muscle contraction.

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24 Jun 20 Female Pilates butt measuring her size

Top 5 Ways to Use Pilates for a Round Toned Butt

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Top 5 Pilates exercises for a toned butt. Perfect for any core workout routine. These Pilates moves will make your booty beach ready.

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06 May 20 Woman doing mat Pilates at home

The Best Mat Pilates Exercises

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Pilates has so much to offer for people of all ages, fitness levels, and experience. Here are some of the best mat pilates exercises for anyone!

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02 Apr 20 Mat Pilates at home

How To Do Mat Pilates At Home

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Although the coronavirus pandemic is affecting numerous aspects of everyone’s daily lives, it doesn’t have to keep you from maintaining a consistent Pilates workout routine. At Phitosophy, we’ve had to adapt given California’s shelter-in-place orders

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18 Feb 20 Is Pilates good during pregnancy?

Is Pilates Good For Pregnancy?

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Hey there! If you’re reading this, we’re betting you’ve got a little bump coming up and we’re so excited you decided to stop by and say hi. Whether you’re looking to continue your Pilates regimen

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Woman on reformer Pilates machine practicing mindful breathing with her trainer.

Mindful Breathing in Pilates

Learn more about why mindful breathing is crucial to Pilates, the benefits of mastering your breathing technique, and how to correctly breathe while exercising.

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Women doing Pilates for physical therapy.

What Role Can Pilates Play in Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy?

Health and exercise enthusiasts have long been turning to pilates for a fun, whole-body workout that benefits both the brain and the body.

Read More
Difference Between Beginner and Intermediate Pilates?

Difference Between Beginner and Intermediate Pilates?

The level of pilates class you sign up for shouldn’t correspond to how often you work out or how athletic you are.

Read More