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Back Pain Statistics
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So I just returned from the FAMI workshop at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, and all I can say is WOW!! If you’re a pilates or yoga instructor, massage therapist, or personal trainer, get thee to FAMI!
I was so privileged to be part of such a fantastic and inspiring group of fellow instructors, […]
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Instructional Video on How to Live Your Life
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My husband and his friends are really into the xbox game, Grand Theft Auto IV, these days. Can’t say that I’m much of a fan but at least I can admit that the game itself is pretty cool looking. Its based in nyc and is very realistic. I’m just not a fan of all the […]
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Cardio and Pilates
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I am always asked the question, “What type of cardio activity do you recommend in addition to pilates?”Personally, I love cardio exercise of (almost) any kind, so of course I think any type of cardio is good. But most of the time, I know the people who are asking me this question are busy, and […]
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Pilates for Weight Loss
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If you’ve decided its time to lose weight and have begun practicing pilates, good for you! Pilates can be a perfect addition to your weight loss plan. Just remember-
Pilates is part of a weight loss plan. You must also include cardio exercise and proper nutrition to really see the results you’re looking for!
If you hear […]
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Heads Up on Push Ups
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Right now, the buzz around my studio, Rhinebeck Pilates, is about a recent New York Times article titled, “An Enduring Measure of Fitness: The Simple Push-Up”.
One reason for all the talk about push-ups is because most people hate doing push-ups! But we are also talking about the very real reasons, as the article tells […]
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Heads Up on Your Head
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Has anyone ever told you that you only use 10 percent of your brain?
Doesn’t that question get you thinking about the potential for the other 90%? What could it be used for? Psychic abilities? Advanced reformer exercises?!
Wrap your mind around this- the saying, “you only use 10 percent of your brain” is a myth.The […]
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Mirrors in Pilates Studios
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As you can see, we’re not afraid of our reflections at Rhinebeck Pilates.
Large mirrors are plentiful at my studio so students can see their form, particularly when learning a difficult exercise. Sometimes, what feels like a round back is actually flat, and the only way to really “get” that, is to look in the mirror […]
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Weight of the World on Your Shoulders
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Barometric Pressure is the weight of air molecules all around us.If you’ve suffered an injury, have arthritis, or get migraines, changes in the barometric pressure may be to blame.
On the website, www.weather.com, Dr. Richard Pope, Chief of Rheumatology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, cites a study done in 1960 to back up this […]
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How Many Calories Do You Burn in Pilates?
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In this post, you’ll find out how many calories you burn while doing pilates.
However, most people who practice pilates don’t really care or think about how many calories they’re burning during the hour.
There are other benefits of the workout that far outweigh the number of calories burned- developing core strength, advancing in ways you never […]
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Exercise = Success
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A study at Ball State University, located in Munic, Indiana, surveyed 336 small business owners who regularly exercised to see if there was a correlation between exercise and business success.
They found that exercise, specifically running, had a positive effect on sales volume, external goals, and internal goals.
By external goals, they meant that the entrepreneur had […]
