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What is Pilates?

by Ndri on October 2, 2011

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Pilates was first developed by J. Pilates in the early 1920′s. Being a physical trainer, he created this exercise form for the sake of rehabilitation. This method for exercise developed by Pilates was used by dancers and war veterans like M. Graham and G. Balanchine. Pilates spent most of his youth suffering from poor health. [...]

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The Search for a Pilates Instructor

by Ndri on October 1, 2011

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The trainer or instructor that one works out within their exercise session has a lot of effect on the results one gets from the training program. There is currently no certifier of trainers in Pilates and that might cause a bit of a problem when one is looking to engage in the Pilates program. When [...]

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The Pilates Method of Exercise

by Ndri on October 1, 2011

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There are a number of reasons why Pilates exercises are so popular with patients as well as with professional athletes. The exercises are practiced by a wide number of individuals from different regions and professional areas mostly due to the great results that come from practicing in the work out programs. People are looking to [...]

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The Importance of Core Fitness

by Ndri on September 30, 2011

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Core exercises are the best to do when it comes to getting complete lifetime fitness results. These have long lasting and instant results. Core exercises have several advantages not only for men and women, but also for children with any level of experience in training. Core exercise training may be a new term for some [...]

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Pros and Cons of Pilates

by Ndri on September 30, 2011

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People are becoming more aware of the need to manage weight. Health is now understood to be more than just an absence of illness. Rather it is the holistic wellbeing of the individual, from the physical, psychological to social well being. These redefined definitions of health are inspiring the public’s demand for Pilates among other [...]

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Pilates and the Man Behind It

by Ndri on September 29, 2011

in Pilates

Understanding a subject and even being converted to a school of thought will work best when you know the inspiration behind it. This is the case with Pilates which has revolutionized the world in many ways. Whether it was sheer chance or design of genetics, one thing that is sure is that the founder of [...]

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