Pilates is a fantastic full-body workout that was developed by Joseph Pilates with the intent to increase your strength, flexibility, and stability. All of the exercises and poses are designed to improve core strength, which is the powerhouse of your body. Pilates also makes use of different types of Pilates equipment that has been designed …
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Yoga is an ancient practice that joins the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga is said to originate in Northern India and is over 5000 years old. It is a practice that takes patience, discipline, and allows you to reconnect with your body in a meditative way. However, best of all, it is a fantastic workout …
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Pilates and yoga mats offer efficient support for pilates and yoga exercises, however many question what the difference is between the two. There are four main differences between yoga and pilates mats: thickness, size, material, and texture. In this article we will discuss the following to compare a pilates vs yoga mat. What is a …
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In a post-covid world where gym memberships are on the decline and home workouts on the rise, I can personally attest to the wonders of Pilates and in particular, Robin Long at Lindywell (formerly known as The Balanced Life Sisterhood). This Lindywell Pilates review is close to my heart as Pilates has changed my life …
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After working out at the gym or going for a run, your muscles may feel sore sometimes. You can do various things to relieve the discomfort, and foam rolling is one of them. The fitness market has a wide range of foam rollers but here are my picks for the best foam rollers on the …
When looking for the best yoga mats, beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogis will tell you that not all yoga mats are created equal. Ain’t that the truth! Yoga mats nowadays come in different materials, thickness and sizes. The type and quality of the yoga mat you choose will affect your yoga practice in different ways. …
Are you one of those people who has been hearing about the recent pilates craze? It seems like everyone is doing pilates these days. But what exactly is pilates, and why is it so good for you? Pilates consists of muscular endurance/strength and low-impact flexibility movements which is similar to yoga, although emphasizing greatly on …
