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Pilates Beginnings
Over the past twelve months my friends and I have taken up Pilates (pronounced puh-lah-teez) at the gym. Needless to say, we have all gotten stronger and leaner from the Pilates classes we’ve enjoyed. Of course, at first when our instructor led us through The Hundred it was a joke! I was immediately convinced there … Continue reading
Pilates Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilates? Believe it or not, Pilates is not a new type of exercise regime. In fact, it’s nearly a century old. Pilates was originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates. Trained originally as a nurse, Pilates worked in England during World War I and it was there that he developed a series of exercises … Continue reading
Pilates And Pregnancy
Is Pilates safe during pregnancy? Mothers everywhere are always concerned about safety during pregnancy. For those who either continue to exercise or who begin to exercise during pregnancy, safety is always of the utmost concern. It is important to always work with a Pilates instructor who has been trained specifically in prenatal exercises. There is … Continue reading