Joseph Pilates believed that there was no reason that we could not use his exercise method to become stronger and healthier as we age: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.”
Andy Murray has done Pilates for years and since he had back surgery in 2013, it has become an even more important part of his fitness routine. Read more from this Wall Street Journal article.
TOETOE® say their socks promote non-restrictive toe movement, as in the foot’s natural physiology, separating the toes, increasing movement and dramatically improving the flow of information between the foot and the brain. They have regular offers on their website, but should a group of us wish to club together to buy, we could receive a 15% discount.
Aroma Natural, based in North Norfolk, produce organic skincare, candles and perfume using natural essential oils. Should you be really keen on their products, or interested in becoming a reseller, they are offering Body Control Pilates students the following discounts: For orders up to £150 they will offer you a 20% discount, for orders up to £300 they … More Aroma Natural
Joseph Pilates published two books in his lifetime: “Return to Life Through Contrology” and “Your Health”. Here’s the first in a series of quotes from his books: “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”
A major review by Sydney University has found that paracetamol does not stop lower back pain or help the ache of arthritis. Instead doctors should consider prescribing exercise. Read more in this article Paracetamol ‘does not help back pain or arthritis’. A separate study by King’s College London, suggest that your genes may play a part in … More Back pain and exercise
If you’ve danced the Paso Doble, you’ll know it’s all about attitude – after all you’re trying to portray a matador! It’s all about how the posture and different movements involved help tone the abdominal muscles and give a great overall workout. How are specific muscle groups targeted with the different postures involved in the … More The Anatomy of Dance: Paso Doble
Andrew Flintoff, former England fast bowler, was advised to do Pilates to tackle his back problems by Mike Atherton, former England cricket captain. Freddie took the advice and was soon back to fitness and form. “Athers suggested I try daily Pilates exercises. He swore by them.”
Ballroom Rumba first took off in the 1930s and soon became one of the five main Latin competitive dances. It’s usually slower than its cousins (the Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Jive and Samba), but what it lacks in speed it more than makes up for in terms of toning. What characterises the Rumba for you … More The Anatomy Of Dance: The Rumba
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