Pilates is not new to the health and fitness community, but some of the facts about Pilates might be news to you. I’m an avid practitioner of Pilates. I usually start my day with a 45-minute workout, and if, by some chance, I have some time remaining at the end of the day, I do …
25 Impressive Facts About Pilates That You Need To Know! Read More »
If you know anything about me, it’s that I cannot get enough of Pilates. For me, it is about the physical workout as well as the mental health benefits I derive from it (Pilates makes me oh-so-happy). While so deeply ensconced in my Pilates world – and because I have all but quit going to …
Where does Pilates come from? You would be forgiven for thinking that it has a similar history or background to the likes of Yoga or Tai Chi, but it really doesn’t. Several low-impact, meditative art/exercise forms have roots in ancient China or India. Their origins are somewhat sketchy and seem swathed in mystery. Pilates, however, …
A Brief History Of Pilates: Joseph P., WW1, NY, And More! Read More »
With the spreading trend of mindfulness, certain meditative exercises, such as Yoga and Pilates, have found their way into schools and even corporate offices. However, just as quickly as these practices became commonplace in the classroom and office space, some of them were banned. Why is that? Why were they banned? The reason is plain and …
Is Pilates a Religion? Is Pilates Related to Any Religion? Read More »
If you are just cottoning onto the Pilates trend, you might have a few questions or feel a bit nervous about your first few classes. Don’t worry, that’s natural. When I started, I was a complete newbie. I didn’t do much research, and, for a short time, I felt like I was out of my …
16 Helpful Pilates Tips For Beginners (What I Wish I Knew!) Read More »
If you have been looking for a non-religious yet meditation-esque fitness practice to follow, Pilates may have caught your eye. It certainly caught mine in a big way. Before I really knew anything about Pilates, I thought I knew what it was all about. Little did I know that there is a whole lot more …
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