Archive for the ‘Pilates’ Category
November 8th, 2006 | 
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The Pilates improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibility, and strengthen muscles particularly at the abdominal area, or what they call “core muscles.” Pilates uses controlled movements in the form of mat exercises to tone and strengthen the body.
One of the basic mat exercises is called The Hundreds, which concentrates on the core muscles and strengthening your leg muscles ...
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Getting warmed-up is essential for a successful Pilates workout. You want to make sure that your muscles are relaxes to allow flexibility and prevent cramping.
One particular exercise for this is called the Swinging Warm-Up. Use this exercise to loosen up your spine and back muscles. It involves moving in a slow, controlled motion, like swimming in water.
Stand with your feet, shoulder width apart, ...