What is Flexion Free Pilates? Flexion-free Pilates program is based on exercises that specifically challenge the core, back, periphery – without twisting, rounding (flexing) or extending the spine while providing an effective, safe, full-body workout. Spinal flexion is a necessity in our everyday life. We perform hundreds of forward flexion …
A career as a classical musician comes with many rewards, but optimum physical health is generally not one of them. For example, surveys of symphony members found between 64% and 76% suffer from complaints of the arms, neck, and/or shoulders. Repetitive motions, awkward positions, and excessive force. Many of these …
It happens at the most inopportune of times. It is a severely under-diagnosed and under-reported problem that increases with age. It is twice as likely among females as males. “Pelvic floor exercises are one of the main treatments for female stress incontinence and are very effective in providing symptom relief. Success …
Therapeutic Pilates sessions are offered in private or semi-private classes or in small groups of maximum 4 people ! This class is open to everyone (no physician referral required) and focuses on improving strength, flexibility, mobility, balance and coordination, as well as spinal alignment. It also strengthens core muscles and helps …
Written by Holly Furgason Many newcomers wonder if they should be rolling out a mat to do their Pilates, or strapping into a reformer — the equipment developed by Pilates creator Joseph Pilates. So what’s the difference between mat Pilates and reformer Pilates? There are actually several. Working against resistance is essential to …
Time to find out what you’re made of. If you can measure it, you can manage it! The definition of body composition is ‘the percentages of bone, fat, water and muscle in human bodies’. All these factors can be measured. This page explains which measurements there are, and how they impact …
When I finish explaining to women about abdominal separations, or Diastasis Recti, there’s usually a look of shock and horror on their faces. “Will it ever go back together?” they ask worriedly. Let’s set it straight. Yes, it is possible to heal a diastasis recti — with consistent and focused …
Pilates meets eight physical performance factors identified as important to athletes by coaches and athletic trainers—posture, balance, mobility, flexibility, stability, coordination, functional strength and endurance. Any athlete will benefit by including Pilates in a weekly training routine It’s all over the news. Pro athletes have discovered what others have known …
