Are you thinking of magicians, witches and wizards when you hear the term ‘magic circle’? Or of magic energy from a sacred space that will provide some magical protection? Well, you are not alone. When I was first confronted with this term, this is exactly what came into my mind. And this is what’s generally … [Read more…]
Few people have the perfect posture, nowadays, and many suffer from back pain. A very common reason is: we sit too much and for too long, whether in the office, behind the wheel, or at home in front of the TV. Sitting in front of the computer, in your car or at your desk for … [Read more…]
Pilates as an exercise regime was developed around 100 years ago, however, has hugely increased in popularity in recent years. There are a lot of myths around Pilates – some are actually true while others are nothing but myths. So here are 8 amazing Pilates facts and figures that will shed light on this popular … [Read more…]
Product: Align Pilates Reformer Review – H1 Model Best Place to Buy: Amazon.co.uk Dimensions: 247cm (L) x 70cm (W) x 47cm (D) Weight: approx. 50 kg My Rating: 9.7 out of 10 Pilates Reformers are Must-Haves for Many Pilates Reformers are an integral part of Pilates studio equipment. So you can find them in any … [Read more…]
If you asked a purist how to do Pilates and what type of Pilates you should pursue, you would get a very clear answer: ‘classic Pilates’ as this is the original method Joseph Pilates taught around 100 years ago. But imagine he was still alive and fit today, don’t you think he would have come … [Read more…]
Nowadays, more than ever, it’s very trendy and cool to pursue a sport and to exercise and work out. Gyms are sprouting up everywhere and many people take out memberships for gyms, one of the reasons being that physical exercise is hailed as a great way to not only keep your body, but also your … [Read more…]
Most people surely know this: You get up in the morning and your neck feels really stiff; or you stand up after sitting for a long time and your shoulders and lower back are aching; or you have been standing for hours and your shoulders, back and pelvis feel very uncomfortable. Can you guess why? … [Read more…]
Product: 10 Minute Solution – The Pilates Collection Review Best Place to Buy: Amazon.co.uk No. of DVDs: 4 Run Time: 223 minutes My Rating: 7.8 out of 10. Pilates DVDs are Popular Accessories Most people exercising or working out at home use supporting workout DVDs either regularly or from time to time. There is … [Read more…]
When I first saw Pilates classes advertised at a local leisure center quite a few years back, I didn’t’ initially feel inclined to try them as it said: Pilates is a lifestyle choice, not a fitness program. That’s, of course, very general information and didn’t really answer my question: what is Pilates about? What I … [Read more…]
Product: PhysioWorld Exercise Mat Review Best Place to Buy: Amazon.co.uk Dimensions: 183 cm x 60 cm x 1.0 cm/1.5 cm Colour: Blue, Graphite or Pink My Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Pilates Mats are Essentials For anyone doing Pilates, a Pilates mat is not a luxury but an essential. It protects your spine from the … [Read more…]