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If you’re already a swimmer, you might have some idea how pilates can help your swimming routine and decrease repetitive injuries. If you’re not a swimmer but looking for something aerobic to complement your pilates workouts, swimming is the perfect companion. Pilates and swimming are like sisters, both are composed of whole body actions combined…

Everyone says pilates helps your posture and allows you to stand taller. How does pilates affect your posture? When you start looking at posture in a body you have to take into consideration several things: 1. What kind of injuries has this body sustained, what type and part of the body 2. What daily activities…

It’s common knowledge that women need to exercise during pregnancy for the many benefits such as increased energy, reduced risk of gestational diabetes and less pregnancy weight gain. Even though there are many benefits to exercise during pregnancy, you should always get your doctor’s permission before starting a new exercise program. This is especially true…

by Melissa Noble Many people think the exercise ball is part of the pilates equipment but the exercise ball was invented in 1963 by Italian engineer Aquilino Cosani as a toy called Gymnastik. Several doctors from England and Germany began using the ball for stroke victims and children with neurological problems and then Swiss Physical…

by Melissa Noble There are many names for the resistance band: theraband, flexband, workout band. They all do the same thing, they add resistance to any exercise you are doing and therefore increase the challenge and strength to your muscles. The band is a great home tool that can deliver strengthening equal to light weights…

by Melissa Noble At the 2008 Beijing Olympics there was a 41 year old competitor in swimming named Dara Torres. She was the oldest Olympic swimming medalist in history, winning a total of 3 silver medals. She said what enabled her to train without injury (which is why most older competitors drop out) was massage…