Teresa Stephens

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The benefits of Pilates

What Are the Benefits of Pilates?

With the right instructor and guidance, Pilates is a beneficial type of workout for most people at any age. It strengthens the body, improves flexibility, increases balance and mobility, and can even reduce pain and injury risk.… Read the rest
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Yoga vs Pilates

What is the Difference Between Yoga and Pilates?

Both yoga and Pilates can provide a great workout, building strength and flexibility, and merging body and mind in practice. The two types of workout seem very similar, and in many ways they are.… Read the rest
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Reviewing the At Home Pilates Reformer

Are you ready to add a Pilates reformer to your home studio? That’s a good question. Working out on a Pilates reformer can improve the quality of your home Pilates workouts, making them more intense, dynamic and variable, and help you achieve a perfectly balanced body and spine.… Read the rest
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beginner exercises

The Best Pilates Exercises for Beginners

Pilates is an exercise discipline that uses body weight and controlled movements to build strength and flexibility. It is also good for improving alignment and posture. Pilates can be a full-body workout, but a lot of the moves emphasize the core.… Read the rest
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Can You Do Pilates While Pregnant?

Pilates is a great workout for many people. It strengthens the muscles of the core, improves flexibility and balance, and gives you better posture and spinal alignment. Pregnant women need to take more care when choosing an exercise routine, but for many, modified Pilates is safe and even beneficial.… Read the rest
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Can Plus-Size and Overweight People Do Pilates?

Being overweight is not unusual, but too many people carrying extra pounds feel intimidated by exercise and gyms. Pilates, in particular, is often associated with very lean, trim practitioners. If you aren’t thin, you may think this kind of exercise just isn’t for you.… Read the rest