Are you in the market for a Yoga or Pilates mat? If you’ve never had to shop for one before it can get a little confusing. Especially when there are so many types of mats to choose from! You might be thinking what are the differences between Yoga mats and Pilates mats? What surface is …
This 25 minute Yoga, Pilates and Breathwork class is the ultimate class to help you reduce stress and relieve tension in the body and mind. We call it ‘Stress Release Fusion’ and it starts with calming breathwork to get you feeling centred. Then get ready for Yoga flow movement that seamlessly moves into heart-pumping, booty …
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You asked us: can you do Pilates without a reformer? Yes! Of course, you can do Pilates without a reformer. Not only is it do-able but it’s also our personal preference to do mat pilates over reformer exercises. Don’t get us wrong, we love reformer Pilates classes, however, they’re not quite as accessible as mat …
Pilates exercises were invented by physical trainer, Joseph Pilates, in the early 20th century, and the Pilates workout is getting more and more popular as each decade goes by. This form of exercise owes its popularity to its accessibility and adaptability, as well as the many health benefits that this full body workout provides. Many …
More and more people are enjoying at home fitness. Firstly out of necessity but now it is a choice. This is why we love mat Pilates, because all you need is some space, a Yoga mat (if you have one), an online Pilates class by a great Pilates instructor, and there you have it. You’ve …
Pilates is a form of exercise invented by Joseph Pilates and it offers many benefits. The most well known benefits being increased core strength and improved muscle tone. But really, these benefits are just scraping the edges! The goal of Pilates exercises is to create strong muscles, improve flexibility and range of motion. Pilates classes, whether they …
Are you looking for a new form of exercise to add to your fitness routine? If you’re deciding between Pilates or Yoga, keep reading. The best way to decide between the two mat classes is to get informed about them, as well as their benefits, advantages, and challenges. We have prepared the answers to your …
Before we answer, does Pilates help Flexibility, we want to tell you a little bit more about us, and our natural lack of flexibility. There are two types of people in this world, the naturally flexible and bendy kind and the super stiff, can’t touch your toes kinda people. We most certainly fall into the …
If you are looking for a new way to incorporate strength training and resistance training into your fitness routine, you may be wondering what your options are. Traditional weightlifting may come to mind but there are many other options for improving muscular strength and building muscle mass. Pilates is one of those other options and …
Any form of exercise can create more energy, muscle strength, improve strength, flexibility and mobility. However, when the majority of people think of exercise, the first association is often an all-out, high-intensity approach to movement, such as running, cycling, or lifting heavy weights to benefit the full body. This type of exercise might be right …
