Posted by Michel Velasco on Mar 3, 2021 in Pilates Exercises
How Pilates Relieves Back Pain Sitting for hours on end hunched over our desks or devices could lead to back pain. Research says that a sedentary lifestyle increases our risk for some chronic diseases or even premature death. Fortunately, Pilates exercises such as leg kicks and back extensions can bring positive results. Wells et al. reported that “Pilates exercise offers greater improvements in pain and functional ability compared to usual care and physical activity in the...
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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 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 Apr 29, 2019 in Pilates Exercises
It is a weeknight and you’re in your jammies feeling tired, bloated, but wanting desperately to get back into the habit of exercising again. Perhaps you want to get yourself back in the gym but the reason that there’s simply no time. If you’ve found yourself on the couch scrolling through Netflix every night, then you definitely have some time to get a workout! With all the demands of work and family most of us need to get through every day, it is no wonder we have some...
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