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Core Conditioning Exercise Tips To Improve Pilates Exercise Technique
Abs vs. Thighs: The Pilates Hundred Exercise with Feet in Straps or Leg Springs This article is PART 4 OF 6 – in the series of articles about Abs vs. Thighs. To effectively work the Abdominals for core conditioning it is optimal to target the core when the Quadriceps...
Strength or Length? Motivational Tips for Improving Functional Movement
Strength or Length? Which Is More Important To Develop & Improve Functional Movement? They are both important and balance is best. If you only have time to focus on one during a workout - choose strength. Work the body with strength-building exercises through a...
Do You “Tune-Out” When You Work Out? Tips To Improve Functional Movement & Whole-Body Health
Health Improvement can encompass a lot of different things. Depending on your wellness goals, the focus can be on fitness, diet & nutrition, stress-management, or a number of other things necessary to take care of your body and enjoy good health. One of the all...
Foot Fitness Tips for Alignment of Your Feet, Ankles, and Heels
Alignment of the feet, ankles, & heels is important for foot fitness. It can affect posture, functional movement, gait for walking & running, and may also be a factor for risk of injury, causing foot pain, knee pain, or even back pain! We stand, we walk, we...
Abs vs. Thighs: For Effective Core Conditioning – Strengthen the Hamstrings & Glutes
Lots of people focus time during their workouts on improving core conditioning with abdominal exercises. But when the initiation to do the work for a sit-up exercise starts with the hip flexors and Quads, it limits the ability to move freely for functional movement...
Motivational Tip: How To Improve Functional Movement
Function Follows Good Form. To keep your car running smoothly it needs gas, oil, and an occasional tune-up to keep it functioning. For movement and health our bodies will get stronger, more fit, and flexible faster if we practice good form with every exercise we do....
What is Functional Movement?
Functional Movement is the ability to move the body with proper muscle and joint function for effortless, pain-free movement. Learning how to be bio-mechanically efficient with everything you do, whether it’s for sports and athletics, general fitness, or daily life...
Centerworks Pilates Teacher-Training Workshop: Basic Pilates Matwork
Register NOW…To get started with a rewarding career as a Pilates Professional! Basic Pilates Mat Workshop Dates: May 4 – 6, 2012 Hours: Fri.,10am-6pm, Sat.,10am-6pm, Sun., 10am-4pm Registration: By Phone: Call Aliesa – cell: (316) 734-5360 or call Kasondra at Prime...
Chin Up Exercises Aren’t Just for Men – Everybody Needs Strong Arms & Shoulders
I love how things pop up when you least expect them! I made a commitment to myself to get strong enough in 2012 to do ten chinup exercises! It’s the middle of April and so far with my own training plan, I’m up to four reps. Slow and steady progress…I’m going to...
Abs vs. Thighs: Preparatory Exercises to Help Find the Abs & Relax the Hip Flexors for Effective Core Strengthening
***This article is the 2nd in a series of Abs vs. Thighs to improve core strengthening. Click on the link, If you missed the first article “Abs vs. Thighs: Which Muscles Are Really Working To Strengthen Your Core”to start at the beginning of this series for all the...