Considering how incredibly vital proper breathing is to good health, we pay surprisingly little attention to the way we breathe. Ancient cultures, however, fully understood the importance of deep nasal breathing, and modern health and wellness techniques are starting to catch up.
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But did you know Pilates can also help your body rehab from a stroke? It’s true! A Korean research paper in 2017 proved the efficacy of pilates for stroke recovery.
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Although Pilates originated nearly a century ago by physical trainer, Joseph Pilates, its popularity — particularly among women — has grown exponentially over the last 30-40 years. Many individuals who regularly practice Pilates tout myriad
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We all know the holidays can throw off your rhythm. You may be visiting family, without your own kitchen and gym, and your normal routine is completely gone. You may also be hosting family or
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It’s 2018, and Pilates and yoga are both enormously popular ways to work out and improve mental health. Both have the goal of improving strength, flexibility, and mental clarity; but because the two are so
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The physical gains that Pilates can provide are well-documented. You might be surprised to learn that Pilates’ mental health benefits are equally valuable. Today, more and more people are realizing how important it is to
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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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Pilates machines are pieces of exercise equipment designed by Joseph Pilates specifically to be used with the Pilates Method.
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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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