The importance of balance training is commonly emphasized in older adults. However, strengthening your balance is good for all ages and audiences for various reasons. Having good balance is good for joint stability and reducing risks of injuries. If you sprain your ankle, you have a good chance of re-injuring it if you don’t retrain […]
As we look to at-home exercises for physical and emotional support, pilates is an all-involved form of exercise that tones and strengthens your body. The practice was invented by a man named Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, who was working as a circus performer and boxer at the time. When Pilates was placed into forced […]
Imagine that you’re in the middle of a dance floor, stage, or even just in your room and there is music playing. The music goes through one ear through your body and exits through movement. You’re expressing yourself through the salsa, hip-hop, or even ballet, the options are endless. Dancing causes you to lift any […]
Pilates, noun. pronounced puh-lah-teez. def. A specifically designed system of exercises that utilize a particular apparatus within the human body to promote strength, mental health, and many other benefits. Pilates was created in the first half of the 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Yep. That’s right he went ahead and self-named this popular practice. Joseph first […]