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Training with a Pilates Teacher

One of the good things about Pilates exercises is that it can be done at home when you can’t find time to head to the studio. Having said that you should have some basics of the regime before attempting to practice the movements at home. Training with a Pilates teacher is a great way to [...]

Weight Loss and Pilates

Some may not agree but I still think that exercise is important for those who are struggling to lose weight. In my Pilates classes, many came to lose those stubborn bulges from pregnancy and sometimes, it takes years before the bulges are gone. Building the core is the main focus of my Pilates regime. My [...]

Pilates Classes and Meeting Friends

I woke up this morning with a tight pressure on my upper arms and I suddenly recalled the intensive Pilates workout we had yesterday. It was kinda strenuous but it was great! Pilates exercise is not just a time where I take off for a physical break but I enjoy mingling with my network of [...]

Skip Pilates Class

I decided to skip Pilates class yesterday as I needed to go my aching and hurting shoulders a real break. For situations like these, I would prefer a one on one training with a certified Pilates instructor… just to treat the problem areas. This is when I realize how important it is to have a [...]

Dieting and Pilates Exercises

Dieting isn’t that fun. The word ‘diet’ often implies that you mustn’t eat those yummy foods in the restaurants. But thanks to more organic and natural food stores opening up, dieting can be fun too. It is even better when incorporating them Pilates exercises with it. I used to have a friend whom I know [...]

Pilates Next Week Again

I took a break from Pilates this week after coming back from my family vacation. It was one of those days where I felt like sleeping in and giving my muscles and body a well deserved break. During the trip, I did lots of walking so that should fulfill my quota for my weekly exercise. [...]

Pilates Video for Weight Loss

I have been working on strengthening my pelvic muscles since having that back ache that troubles me whenever I sit down. It seems to be showing some improvement so I need to keep working on it. Someone I know had told me that she had bought the Mari Winsor Slimming Pilates video and it’s been [...]

Pilates and more Pilates

So I’m down to one pilates class a week and I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing. After attending Pilates classes for more than a year, it’s become a part of me and I have become more aware of my breathing and movements. It’s definitely done alot of good to my physical body. Last [...]

Back to Pilates Class

The festive break is over and it’s back to the grind of parenting, work and daily routine. Tomorrow, I’m back to my Pilates class – woohoo! Last week was a crazy one for me with all the traveling and social gatherings. I met up with few old classmates and we had lots of food and [...]

Pilates During Pregnancy

It is exciting for me to learn that my Pilates instructress is expecting a baby! Even though she is expecting, she’s still active in her classes and she was telling me that she would be doing that till the time closer to the birth of her baby. We were discussing our pregnancies and babies as [...]

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