PILATES STRENGTH TRAINING

May 04, 2016 in exercise, strength training, Fitness, anatomy

Firstly, let’s cover what is strength training? These days, you hear these terms used in pretty much all avenues of exercise. But what really constitutes as ‘strength training’?

WORKING TOWARD A SMARTER BODY

January 19, 2016 in Fitness, exercise, Pilates, strength training

These days strength and fitness regimes are primarily based on weights and repetition or by distance. It is important to note that although these progressions increase strength and endurance respectively, it does not necessarily increase the intelligence of ones’ body. In short — being fit does not mean the body is intelligent.

Christmas Aliens; Exercise & Moderation

December 07, 2015 in Fitness, exercise, Pilates

We have officially entered the twilight zone of debauchery. Yes — I’m talking about Christmas season. When work colleagues, friends and family are all part of a cunning plan to debunk everything you have worked so hard for through the year. It is the only month in the year when healthy eating and exercise regiments are traded in favour of excess eating and drinking in forms of work, social and family commitments.

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EXERCISE - VITALITY vs VANITY

June 11, 2015 in Pilates, exercise, Fitness

Is looking good more marketable than feeling good?

When did fitness become all about abs and (very little) lycra? Speaking as someone from the fitness industry, this stereotype really grates. Especially when it advocates the least important benefit of exercise.

Working all planes with Cyclists

April 29, 2015 in Pilates, exercise, cycling

It is common knowledge that muscle imbalance leads to dysfunctional movement and inefficient energy output. This article explores how working muscle balance through exercises such as Pilates can give cyclists more power and energy reserve to push longer and harder on their rides.

Upper Back and Neck Atrophy borne in office environments

February 27, 2015 in exercise, Fitness, Pilates

“Inactivity is another culprit for stiffness… move it or lose it”

The modern age sees more and more people sitting at desks for prolonged periods and the tri-factor of 1) typing 2) mouse moving and 3) phone answering, is a recipe for tight upper backs and stiff necks. It is common knowledge that muscles become tight from overuse but the lesser known culprit for tightness is inactivity and underuse — thus weakness.

Office environments and the birth of Hip Dysfunction

February 14, 2015 in exercise, Fitness, Pilates

Since the advent of the modern day workplace with desk and office chairs, we see more and more people sitting for long periods of time. This has become more apparent with clients having the same old story of tight hips, quadriceps (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs) and buttocks. I have coined it the ‘lower body atrophy syndrome’, a factor that leads to bad posture and poor movement quality.

The Problem with exercise in the Age of Convenience - The importance of good technique

January 31, 2015 in Pilates, Fitness, exercise

“there is no point in doing 100 push ups if they are all done with poor execution and in bad form”

You will achieve far better quality of movement, posture and physical outcomes when you pay attention to the detail of the exercise and the precision of its execution. Quality always trumps quantity— there is no point in doing 100 push ups if they are done with poor execution and form which leads to muscle imbalance, movement dysfunction and potential injury. It’s much better to do fewer repetitions, making sure they are done correctly and in good form.