Things That Differentiate Yoga From Pilates Fitness

January 1, 2010 · 1 Comment

Would you say you know why is pilates fitness different from yoga? Science is a continually evolving subject that has new beliefs being postulated every day. It is thanks to science that we have seen a big change in the things that we eat. If it was not for science, we would’ve probably Continue Reading Here

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Get Moving with Aero Pilates

October 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Pilates has been supported by many health enthusiasts because of its advantages with regards to the strengthening of muscles and the reinforcement of the bones and other parts of the body, it has become phenomenon around the physical fitness world. Nonetheless, what is Aero Pilates? Is it another Continue Reading Here

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Pilates – Tones the Torso like nothing else.

October 4, 2009 · 1 Comment

Pilates is fun to learn and can help you gain the long, lean and shapely body that you’ve had your eye on for years and when you realize that Pilates – Tones the Torso like nothing else – it will become a way of life for you. Contrary to popular belief, Pilates Continue Reading Here

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Free Fitness Consultation: You Are Invited

September 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

There are so many fitness and exercise opportunities to avail yourself of – sadly not all of them work – therefore we invite you to receive a FREE fitness consultation and newsletters. A good home exercise program can help you lose up to 15 pounds without leaving home. It is possible Continue Reading Here

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Using Pilates To Keep Fit

September 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Using Pilates to keep fit. Pilates is a system of well over 500 exercises that condition the total body by using a popular exercise method that uses stretches and machines. Named after Joseph Pilates, Pilates exercise system has proven itself invaluable not only to the fitness user, but to the professional trainers as well. Pilates is a technique of exercise and physical movement intended to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body.

With regular practice of specific exercises together with focused breathing patterns, Pilates works several muscle groups simultaneously through smooth, continuous motion, with a particular concentration on strengthening and stabilising the core. Read more

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The History of Pilates

September 3, 2009 · 1 Comment

There’s nothing “new” about the hottest exercise trend to sweep the world of men’s and women’s fitness.The Pilates Method has exploded in popularity in recent years. It has swept across Asia, North America and Europe. It’s a type of exercise that was developed in the early 20th century by a German national named Joseph Pilates, with simple methods and fantastic results.

Joseph Pilates developed this exercise form, naming it “The Art of Contrology”. It is a basic program that uses the mind to control the muscles. That simple idea eventually evolved into a far more complex exercise program, with focus on the core postural muscles. Fans of Pilates exercise believe that these core muscles support the spine and help balance the body.

As World War I raged on, Joseph Pilates was one of a group of German nationals placed under forced internment in Lancaster, England. As a trained nurse, Mr. Pilates was investigating ways to rehabilitate bed-ridden victims of the 1918 influenza epidemic. Read more

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