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Holiday Gift Guide for the Pilates Obsessed
For those who are crazy about Pilates, there is no better gift than something that complements their passion. Aside from exercise, Pilates lovers tend to have an affinity for wellness, stretching, wine, and self care. We have curated some items that will help nourish their strong body, mind and spirit.,..
Quality Wins- A Case for Lower Reps
Joseph Pilates, a boxer, a gymnast, and a weight lifter, spent his life studying how humans and animals move. He knew that the purpose of exercise was not to strain or fatigue the body but rather preserve and energize it. Quality of movement is more significant than the quantity of reps and doing too many repetitions of an exercise and fatiguing muscles can end up in injury or just being plain exhausted. He believed it was much more efficient to do 3-8 repetitions really well, move on with your day, and go live your life.
Springs Don’t Lie
When you resist springs on a Pilates apparatus, your muscle lengthens as it contracts. This is called an Eccentric Contraction, which is very important for everyday movement and control in real life.
