“The band is to remind you that your ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure!” What if one piece of easy fitness equipment could totally change your home workout? It's exactly what Joseph Pilates saw more than a century ago - and it's what modern Pilates resistance bands (also known as… Continue reading Guest Post: A History of Pilates Resistance Bands: From Hospital Bed Springs to the Ultimate Home Fitness Essential
For centuries, breath has been more than a sign of life. it has been a symbol of strength, balance, and awareness. In ancient India, yogic texts described pranayama as the bridge between body and mind - a discipline through which movement became conscious and refined. The Greeks, too, recognized the power of controlled breathing: in… Continue reading Guest Post: A History of Breath and Movement: From Ancient Practices to Modern Rehabilitation
If you are wondering about wall Pilates, you are not alone. It is being hotly discussed right now. You can think of it like a fresh perspective or an innovative approach to traditional Pilates. It just adds a wall in the mix. But this seemingly simple addition deepens the stretches, enhances the alignment, and helps… Continue reading Guest Post: The History of Wall Pilates Workout: Origins, Benefits, and How to Start
Chances are every single one of use has spent a seemingly endless amount of time stuck in the 'plank' position shown above. When I first began weight training for rugby as a starry eyed teen we did every kind of vacation imagine. We did it for time, we moved in circles, we placed weights, and… Continue reading The History of the Plank Exercise
Chances are every single one of use has spent a seemingly endless amount of time stuck in the 'plank' position shown above. When I first began weight training for rugby as a starry eyed teen we did every kind of vacation imagine. We did it for time, we moved in circles, we placed weights, and… Continue reading The History of the Plank Exercise
Chances are every single one of use has spent a seemingly endless amount of time stuck in the 'plank' position shown above. When I first began weight training for rugby as a starry eyed teen we did every kind of vacation imagine. We did it for time, we moved in circles, we placed weights, and… Continue reading The History of the Plank Exercise
