Pilates Articles

Still confused about what sugar substitues are best to consume as part of a health diet? There are so many options for artificial sweeteners that the task of choosing the right one can be daunting. Thanks to Dr. David L. Katz, MD, we have some answers!

I have reported before on the benefits of coffee, but felt compelled to inform you of the latest positive research. Coffe normally gets a bad wrap, but apparently there are even more reasons that you do not need to kick the habit.

Subway is always ahead of the healthy curve. Their latest bold move is to place caloric count of food items on their menu boards. This change is taking place in the restaurant chain's New York City locations.

Hopefully you know that getting some Omega-3's in your diet is very important. Remember, Omega-3's help us to keep our arteries clog-free, protect against heart disease and help keep our blood sugar in check.

You may not think Police and yoga go hand-in-hand, but celebrity rocker, Sting, knows that he and yoga are inseperable.

Sun screen as easy as 1-2-3? Yes, there is a great solution that is incredibly easy thanks to the makers of Sun Guard.

Call me a Pilates prude if you like, but I think Pilates exercises should be kept out of the pool! I cringe when I see articles and advertisements for Aqualates which is basically Pilates mat exercises done in the water. I truly think Joseph Pilates was brilliant in the creation of his exercise method.

Our friends at Whole Foods have done it again! Not that I need another reason to shop at this store, but somehow I always find another reason to go there. Listen up if you live in Dallas like our Power Pilates friends Veronica Combs and Kristin Moses....

After the 4th of July, we truly soak in the fact that it is summer! The best time of year to ditch your socks, go barefoot in the grass or grap your flip flops for the beach. After reading this blog, you just may want to think about ditching those flip flops for good and buying yourself some better quality shoes to avoid problems with your feet both now and in the future.

Researchers have discovered yet another great reason for all of us to start exercising or keep exercising. Individuals participating in just 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per day will help to ward off Parkinson's disease by 40%! The study was conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health with Evan L. Thacker as the lead author of the study.