What does “neutral spine” mean in Pilates?
At the beginning of most Pilates exercises, the instructor will tell you to either imprint your spine onto the mat or reformer – or whatever you’re lying on in a supine position – or to maintain a neutral spine. Do you know what these terms mean? The good news is…
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Should you go for a Pilates Reformer Class or a Pilates Mat Class?
In Pilates practice, there are a number of pieces of equipment that an instructor has at their disposal. This is to vary participants’ experience of the discipline and to give them a good workout. These pieces of equipment are, for example, the reformer, exercise ball, Cadillac and theraband. Items such…
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Is Having a Six-Pack the Same as Having a Strong Core?
Nothing looks better, on a beach, than a well-toned set of abdominals – or a six pack if you prefer. Many would turn around and say that a person who has a good six pack has a strong core. However, if this is true it doesn’t necessarily mean that he…
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What Does it Take to Become a Pilates Teacher?
The art of Pilates was developed in the 1920s by personal trainer Joseph Pilates to strengthen not only the body but the mind as well. This means that to become a Pilates teacher, you can’t just be interested in helping your clients to develop their bodies. You need to be…
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Why is it Vital to Have a Strong Core?
Having a great set of washboard abdominals is more than just about looking good in a bathing suit. Yes, you will make a big impression on the beach with a six pack but a strong core will help you in other aspects of your life too. Benefits of strong core…
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Are You Flexible Enough?
We bet you haven’t even thought about it but without being flexible enough, you can’t get out of bed or pick up your kids. Over time, as you age, your flexibility naturally deteriorates. But if you’re sedentary, then your flexibility will suffer too. Exercising regularly – as well as stretching…
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4 Pilates Moves To Strengthen Your Lower Abdominals
As you may or may not know, Pilates is excellent for strengthening the core. We’ve found a secret set of Pilates moves that to get your lower abdominals looking sleek and sexy! Read on to find out more. Tone and strengthen lower abs with Pilates Criss-cross Lie on your back…
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOGA AND PILATES
When looked at from a distance, there seems to be little difference between yoga and Pilates as they both encourage mobility, flexibility, and strength building. However, there are some key differences between them that make them better suited to certain goals and body-types. The Key differences between Yoga & Pilates…
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Pilates Mat Exercise – Breaststroke
Strength and flexibility take front and centre stage as equal partners in the vital endeavour towards correcting the dreaded back slump.  Not only is a spinal slump unsightly, it is also one of many causes responsible for back pain owing to muscle imbalances. Your back and abdominal muscles tend to…
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