Articles related to "Pilates Method"



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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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 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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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 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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The Differences in Pilates’ and Alexander’s Approaches to Self- Improvement: Part II
Although they agreed on many points, Pilates and Alexander differed significantly in their view of the mind-body connection.
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The Strengths and Weaknesses of Pilates’ and Alexander’s Approach to Self-Improvement
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander agreed about a great many things. Why are the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique so different?
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What to Wear to a Pilates Class
By choosing appropriate clothing, Pilates students can get the most from their sessions.
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The Pilates Cadillac
The Cadillac or Trap Table is one of the Pilates method's key pieces of equipment. It's suitable for beginner and super-advanced exercisers alike.
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The Pilates Principles
Six guiding principles structure any Pilates workout, as well as enriching everyday activities.
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The Reformer for Effective Pilates Workouts
Along with the mat, the Reformer is the main piece of equipment used in the Pilates method - its use makes up a big part of a typical studio workout.
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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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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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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 Exercise Programs
Pilates studios offer exercisers an array of options. Group classes, semi-private classes and private instruction are common offerings. How does one decide?
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Choosing a Pilates Mat
Finding an appropriate mat for a home or studio Pilates practice can be confusing.
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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 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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Who Can Become a Pilates Instructor?
Pilates teaching appeals to a variety of people. There are several major groups of people who may be attracted to a career in Contrology.
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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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Massage and Bodywork Publications
A collection of journals, magazines and publications for massage therapists, somatic practitioners, energy practitioners and bodyworkers.
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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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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 Core Strength?
The term "core strength" is greatly misunderstood. Just because a muscle is located in the trunk area, it doesn't mean that it promotes a strong, stable core.
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What is Neutral Spine?
Neutral spine is fundamental to most Pilates exercises, whether performed on a mat, reformer or Wunda chair.
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