The word “visceral” is high praise when it comes to acting; it suggests the actor is doing work that is elemental and instinctual, and whose power and immediacy is undeniable. While it might be tempting to think that strong emotion is the key to achieving this, the reality is that great acting—and indeed visceral acting—is…
Pilates offers holistic treatments by helping heal your mind, body, and spirit. With so much to worry about, from broken doors and attending a friend’s party to completing the presentation and battling thoughts of buying your own house, you are exhausted by the end of the day. In such circumstances, the food loses its appeal,…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four people in the United States suffers from arthritis, or stiffness of one or more joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, or damage to a joint’s cartilage. Think of cartilage as a kind of shock absorber. When cartilage is damaged,…
1 / 17 Pilates for Beginners What sets Pilates apart is its focus on toning the muscles with springs, bands, or your own body weight. Alycea Ungaro, author of 15 Minute Everyday Pilates, shares her routine for beginners. Some moves are shown using Pilates studio equipment, but you can do most moves at home. Check with a doctor first…
Looking for a new exercise to tone and strengthen your core? To improve your posture and flexibility? A low-impact exercise you can do at home or in a class? Something to lessen back and neck pain after long hours at the computer? Have you considered Pilates? There are several Pilates studios in Ulster County, and…
After over two years of going to reformer pilates classes several times a week, I have become a total die-hard believer in the many benefits of pilates. And, this is coming from a person who had never stepped foot in a pilates studio before this and often said things like, “Yoga is boring.” #sorry Fact…
It’s much more than the oversimplified marketing that promotes a “long and lean” figure, and more than the misconception that it’s primarily for women. Pilates is for everybody, regardless of gender, age, race, size, ability, or current fitness level. The Pilates repertoire, which includes mat and specialized equipment exercises, is made up of over 600…
Swapping outthe butter or other artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers say. Folks who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or lung disease when compared to people who consume less of this healthy fat,…
As people get older, it’s common to see an increase of belly fat collect along the waistline. This is usually because muscle mass decreases with age as fat increases. Belly fat can make you feel self-conscious or can cause difficulty fitting into your favorite pair of pants. However, there are also some health risks associated with excess…
Objective: The aim of this work was to analyze muscle strength in Pilates novices who used the Reformer equipment during twelve training sessions. Methods: Twenty-four healthy young female volunteers, who were non-smokers and did not exercise regularly, were split into a control group (mean age 28 ± 4 years and BMI 24.55 ± 3.21 kg/m2) and a…
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