Balance is an important aspect of whole-body health. We need balanced muscle development to be strong, fit, flexible and to move with ease. Without good balance it would be impossible to stand upright on our feet to walk and run. A well-balanced diet keeps our body...
It’s sad to think that when Joseph Pilates wrote this quote, exasperated at the amount of time and money people were spending in an attempt to achieve physical perfection, it was in 1934! His frustration on this topic was penned almost 80 years ago… and it’s very...
Everyone is bustling about with holiday shopping. There’s one thing that should be on everyone’s list, but can’t be purchased with a credit or debit card. No matter how much we want physical fitness we can’t get there with wishes or wallets. It’s discipline,...
We were born to be healthy! Good health is not a privilege for a few lucky folks who seem to be genetically predisposed to maintain optimal weight and never have an ache or pain, but physical perfection is available to everyone who is willing to put forth the effort...
No BODY is perfect, but there is nothing wrong with striving for perfect health. Every BODY is beautiful! We all have assets, features, and what we think are flaws, things we wish could change, and things we’re willing to work on. Learning to accept and love our...
Does your flexibility and age match? You are only as old as you feel… I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “age is just a number.” Joseph Pilates brings some meaning to this adage. The number of years we’ve been on this planet is not what makes us young or old, but it’s...
Good posture is not important for posture’s sake but is necessary to maintain good working order for our joints, muscles, and vital organs. By becoming aware of our daily life habits and what our posture habits are like to stand, sit, and move, we have the...
Joseph Pilates saw the Pilates benefits his clients received for strengthening the body, improving posture, and developing better whole-body health. While “Pilates” is a form of physical exercise and is not considered “re-hab” or “physical therapy,” it is becoming...
This quote from Joseph Pilates sounds like something out of a fortune cookie! But how true are these words of wisdom. This philosophy is more than just a Pilates lesson, but a lesson for life. Constructive criticism, allows the opportunity for personal growth and...
What makes you happy? What hobbies do you enjoy? Who do you like “running around” with? Most likely your favorite activities require you to be physically active in one way or another. Whether it’s playing tennis, chasing grandkids, hiking, swimming, jogging, or...