Approaching the Pilates Method

Approaching the Pilates Method

Pilates can be considered ¨The art and science of the coordinated development of body, mind and spirit hrough a series of natural movements carried out under the strict control of the will¨ J.H. Pilates The Pilates Method, originally called ‘Contrology’ by its creator Joseph Humbertus Pilates, is a system of movements made with control and precision in a…

Are You in Sleep Debt? Here’s How to Balance Your Bedtime Budget

How does sleep affect athletes?

The amount of sleep an athlete gets impacts their reaction time, attention and focus, physical recovery and injury proneness. The body restores itself during sleep, so it is necessary for recovery from intense training. A person who is sufficiently well-rested will not waste any resources on staying awake or straining to stay focused and alert.…

Pilates Equipment Fitness | Pulling in the Abdominals

Pulling in the Abdominals

“Pull in the abs!” A little phrase that might be called a Pilates chant, yet it is so misunderstood. Pulling the abdominals in is fundamental to the Pilates method of exercise. It is a technique that is promoted in physical therapy settings, in strength training, and to some degree throughout the fitness world as a…

Pilates Equipment Fitness | What are the Best Antioxidants?

What are the Best Antioxidants?

If you have found yourself reading this, it is because you are interested in your personal well-being and longevity, or the health of someone close to you. Congratulations on taking this step to learning more about antioxidants and their incredible benefits. Why Antioxidants? Let’s firstly begin with why we need antioxidants. Each day our body…