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Monthly Archives: November 2009

Choosing Pilates As a Regular Workout

During my younger years, I used to do lots of aerobics and high impact workouts in front of the TV. Then came the fad of gym going which became part of a modern lifestyle in the 80s. I used to buy Kettlebell dumb bells and work on those muscles, with an intention to look nice [...]

Searching for Digital Camera After Pilates Class

I’ve been planning to get a new digital camera for my trip to Australia next week. So after my Pilates class that day, I decided to search online for some trusted reviews of a few compact digital cameras. I sought some advice from a friend in the order fulfillment business and she was sharing her [...]

In the Mood For Home Decorating

I’m in the mood for some home decorating work before the end of the year. So I’m flipping through magazines and scouting for new ideas to brighten up my living spaces. Most people are happiest living in rooms that are bright and sunny in the daytime and are softly lit without glare or sharp contrasts [...]

Time for a Holiday Break

Yesterday marked the last Pilates mat class for me as I get ready for the very busy month in December. We did a lot of stretches and articulation exercises and I could still feel the stretch on my rib cage today. I’m taking a two weeks vacation next week in down under and it would [...]

Taking a Break From Pilates

During a recent dinner, I had a discussion with a friend on core muscles and Pilates. It seems to me that many people have very poor conception and understanding about what Pilates fitness involves. While I was trying hard to explain about what core muscles really were, my friend was trying to put up an [...]

Pilates Is Great for All Ages

It was great to have a full Pilates group class this morning. The momentum and dynamics motivate everyone to push their bodies and complete the workouts in zest. We did alot on the abdominal and lower body workouts during the one hour class and I could feel my core tiring out! After many weeks of [...]

Pilates Studio Slowing Down

I noticed a slight drop in attendance in the Pilates studio this morning. It looks like many people have left for their vacations or preparing for their year end trips. For a long time, I have been thinking about taking a trip to US again. For those with family and children, orlando vacations can be [...]

Pilates Can Help To Improve Skin Health

We often hear that what we put into our body will reflect on our skin health. So as you exercise and eat right, it is natural that your skin will improve. After Pilates exercise today, we were having a short chat about how our health is affecting our skin. And that means, regular Pilates can [...]

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