Posted by Michel Velasco on Jun 11, 2020 in Pilates Exercises
The pandemic has shown us how truly important it is to be physically and mentally healthy. Hence, it’s time to take better care of ourselves–starting with taking up a fun and fulfilling fitness program that we can commit to. One option is Pilates mat work out, which won’t only whip up the body into shape but teach the mind centering, concentration, and control. At Pilates Plus in Singapore, we recommend mat classes before moving on to workouts using different...
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Posted by Michel Velasco on Mar 31, 2020 in Pilates Benefits
Nowadays, it’s no longer a question “if you’re busy” but rather, “how busy are you?” On any given day, our to-do lists are typically long and our stress levels are frequently high, especially in these alarming circumstances. Between work, home life, and many other “more important” responsibilities, sometimes there’s hardly enough time for anything else, much less exercise. It’s easy to undermine our health when deadlines are looming and bills are piling up....
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Posted by Michel Velasco on Feb 26, 2020 in Pilates Singapore
To truly appreciate a concept, an idea, or a practice, we must first understand the why and how of it all. Likewise, in knowing the who behind it, we get the context and intent of its design and creation. The same holds true for Pilates—an approach to conditioning developed by its founder,Joseph H. Pilates. In this article, we will provide you with a better appreciation of Pilates to help you sustain it as a mind-body fitness habit: How Pilates Differs from Most Physical...
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Posted by Michel Velasco on Feb 10, 2020 in Pilates Singapore
Date Updated: February 10, 2020 You’ve always wanted to try Pilates but, walking into any Pilates studio in Singapore, you see imposing Pilates equipment and suddenly it gets daunting. But don’t be scared by the seemingly complicated contraptions, they actually make it easier to practice, and eventually master, Pilates! First things first: Within the Pilates community, while the term “Pilates equipment” is widely accepted, Joseph Pilates intended for it to be called...
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Posted by Michel Velasco on Dec 9, 2019 in Pilates Exercises
Your browser does not support audio. If you’re into intense, blood-pumping workouts then Pilates may not exactly be the first thing that comes to mind. So you’d probably be surprised to learn about Dynamic Pilates, which (in a nutshell) is the “faster and fiercer” version of Classical Pilates. However, it’s still consistent with the Pilates principles of restoring the body’s natural balance; building strength and flexibility; and preventing or reducing injury. What’s...
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