Dealing with Chronic Pain and How Pilates Can Help
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with many individuals who have dealt with some form of chronic pain for months, sometimes years.
Pilates class flows though a series of more advanced Pilates exercises to create long, lean muscle tone, correct alignment, improve posture, and to cultivate the perfect balance between strength and flexibility.
Top 6 Things To Do When You Decide to Try Your First Pilates Class:
So you have decided to try something new and sign up for a Pilates class. Congratulations! If you do it right, you will ask yourself, “why did I wait so long?”.
But before you jump into uncharted territory, it is important to take a few moments and prepare yourself for an amazing experience.
Pilates and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis…What is it?
Did you know that about 50% of my clients have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia?
Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from a loss of tissue. It is usually as a result of hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. Osteopenia is a bone condition characterized by bone loss that is not as severe as osteoporosis.
The Benefits of Pilates on Your Golf Game
Golf can be a very complicated sport,
whether you are a recreational golfer or one who competes regularly in the sport.
The body moves in so many different ways in order to complete a simple golf swing.
The body has to:
twist at the torso
flex and extend at the lower back
rotate at the hips
flex, extend and rotate at the shoulders