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…