Pilates Articles

Regardless of age or gender, many of us struggle with our sleep schedules. Hardly any of us can brag of getting enough sleep every night, but a good night's rest is as crucial for optimal health and wellness as diet and exercise.

Did you know that about 70% of the U.S. population does not get enough exercise? One of the biggest excuses is TIME.....I just do not have enough time. Everyone is challenged with balancing work, family, friends and exercise. To ironic part is that to properly balance our lives, we need to be healthy and exercise is key to health. So no more excuses, promise yourself to make exercise a priority.

Recently, a friend shared with me that she had just started pilates and loved the intense core workout.

Coffee, Red Bull, Diet Coke, Mountain Dew are all marketed as energy in a can, but are they the best for your body? I think we all know the answer is no. Over time, these beverages can wreak havoc on your body, mind and health. A recent article published in Real Simple magazine spotlights some great ideas on how we can get more energy...

Have you ever wondered what the difference was between good pain and bad pain? See the quick checklist below to determine whether you are pushing your workouts too far. It is important to know that feeling the burn is ok whereas pain lasting several days post workout should not be ignored.

Another difference between guys and gals in the gym is ego.

I cannot tell you the number of injuries I see waiting to happen in the gym. Poor form, dangerous equipment use and too many repetitions are just a few problems that easily provoke injury. No wonder America is plagued with low back, shoulder and knee problems. One of the many reasons I like pilates is that the exercises work the body from the inside or deep muscle layers out. At the gym, most people are working the larger superficial muscles on the body (more on this later in the article). Having a strong shell does not mean as much if your center is weak (another cause of injury). By training with pilates, your gym workouts will become safer, stronger and more efficient...

My name is Andrea Dow. A couple of years ago, I launched a business venture combining my lifelong interests in exercise and nutrition. I’ve found teaching Pilates to be the best job around, and I attribute much of my job satisfaction to the fabulous training and brilliant mentoring I received from Power Pilates...