Articles related to "Joseph Pilates"



Animals, Fitness and Us
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander, two pioneers in the field of somatic education, derived inspiration from their observation of animals. Just what is it that animals can teach us?
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Joseph Pilates
Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph Pilates developed over 500 exercises which he originally called Contrology and have now become what we know today as the Pilates method.
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Pilates, Alexander and the Health of the Human Race - Part 1
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were pioneers in thinking about how the human body functions. They had a similar view of what had gone wrong with modern man's health.
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Pilates, Alexander and the Usefulness of Exercises
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander, two pioneers in the field of somatic education, had very definite ideas about the value of exercises. Their opinions might surprise you.
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The Magic Circle for Effective Pilates Workouts
One of Joseph Pilates' most compact pieces of equipment, the Magic Circle can change your body dramatically.
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Everyday Ballet III
Using simple ballet steps that you can do at home, you can essentially workout anywhere and everywhere!
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Fitness The Unique Holiday Gift
Why not choose a gift to inspire and motivate your loved one into an active lifestyle? It's a gift that literally everyone can use and all should have.
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How to Choose a Pilates Certification
Choosing the school that's best for you will help make your Pilates teaching career as stress-free and satisfying as possible.
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Introduction to Pilates
Founder Joseph Pilates combined hospital rehabilitation, resistance and strength training and Yoga breathing techniques to create what we know as "Pilates".
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Pilates for Injury Rehabilitation
Pilates, with its focus on core strength and flexibility, is an excellent method of rehabilitating injured athletes.
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Pilates Workout Basics
Pilates is now one of the most popular exercise workouts around and many Hollywood stars rave about it. The reason is simple: Pilates works.
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The Differences in Pilates’ and Alexander’s Approaches to Self- Improvement: Part I
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander had similar views of what had gone wrong with the overall health of modern man and, generally, what needed to be done to improve it. Both men strongly and sincerely believed that if their ideas were universally adopted, many of the problems they had identified would be solved.
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Personal Dance Fitness
When your leaps and turns become sluggish and you need to get back into shape, here are tips on how to find a fitness trainer in the thre most beneficial training methods
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How Pilates Can Improve Your Posture
Following a disciplined Pilates routine has many benefits. Some of those benefits include decreased back pain and improved posture.
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Pilates Moves to Firm the Abs - Try These First
Slack abdominal muscles can be toned to keep the belly flat and the back strong. Read about how Pilates works to strengthen the body.
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Reviewing the Six Pilates Principles
Pilates is more than just an exercise. It focuses on breathing, movement and awareness. Following the six Pilates principles will help achieve flexibility and fitness.
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Differentiating Yoga From Pilates
Mind-body fitness routines gain popularity and momentum. What is Yoga? What is Pilates? How do you know which one is right for you?
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The Alexander Technique and the Pilates Method Today
A comparison of the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique and the strengths and weaknesses of each.
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Age Gracefully with Pilates Exercises
As we grow older, our joints become fragile and our muscles begin to deteriorate, complicating our ability to exercise. Pilates is a perfect exercise option.
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Pilates Strrrrretches and Strengthens
Pilates pays off in strength and flexibility
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How to Scoop in Pilates
"Scooping the belly" is one of the Pilates method's most recognisable hallmarks. What does it mean?
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Introduction to Lotte Berk Exercise
Her name may be unfamiliar, but Lotte Berk's exercise techniques have had far-reaching influence.
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Pilates Breath
Proper breathing is essential to any Pilates routine. Although we breathe automatically, the way we breathe is a habit we establish over time via our neurological system.
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The Initial Benefits of a Pilates Routine
Pilates is a core-based set of exercises that can be performed by beginners to advanced athletes. A regular Pilates routine provides many mental and physical benefits.
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The Pilates Principles
Six guiding principles structure any Pilates workout, as well as enriching everyday activities.
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Denise Austin Pilates For Every Body DVD Review
Denise Austin gives her own take on Pilates in this Pilates for Every Body DVD while incorporating an exercise band for strength work.
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Eight Pilates Principles
Understanding the principles is fundamental to any Pilates workout and is the difference between getting the most out of your routine and just doing a series of exercises
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Fitness Trend - Yoga Booty Ballet
Fun and lighthearted "YBB" is a great way to get cardio - NOT the best way to learn Yoga (or Ballet...)
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Pilates, Alexander and the Health of the Human Race - Part 2
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were in general agreement about how our health could be improved.
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Popular Exercise Programs - Which is Best?
Is hatha yoga or pilates the ultimate mind-body fitness exercise? Read the characteristics of both exercises here and decide which one is best for you.
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The Wunda Chair for Effective Pilates Workouts
The Wunda Chair provides some of Pilates' most subtle and most challenging exercises.
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What is Kyphosis-Lordosis?
Kyphosis-lordosis is a faulty posture characterized by increased flexion of the upper spine and increased extension of the lower spine. Realign the spine with Pilates.
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Who's Who of Mind Body Fitness
Many of the words in the fitness vernacular are actually the proper names of the people who created, popularized, or jotted down the rules for mind-body fitness.
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