Pilates Guides - Articles
Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal
by
Ivory H.
One of the average person’s most used excuses for skipping workouts is the inconvenience of their gym location. Flat Belly Pilates is making things a bit easier for you by bringing the studio to you and providing in-home sessions. I have also written a book,Flat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Gui ...
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La Vie en Pose
by
Ivory H.
Want to improve your home practice? If you would like to practice on your own and get studio results, try theFlat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal. This book includes some of my favorite belly flattening exercises and step-by-step instructions for beginner and intermed ...
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Balancing Act
by
Ivory H.
... chest and push your shoulders away from your ears. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Build up to 30 seconds. For other exercises and practice tips, purchase the Flat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal.
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Seated Tuck
by
Ivory H.
... repetitions. <?xml:namespace prefix = o /> Looking for more helpful practice tips, health news and weight loss tips? Visit our bookstore to purchase the BellyBlog book or the Pilates Guide and Practice Journal!
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Book Smarts
by
Ivory H.
One of the average person’s most used excuses for skipping workouts is the inconvenience of their gym location. Flat Belly Pilates is making things a bit easier for you by bringing the studio to you and providing in-home sessions. Flat Belly Pilates also offers a book, Flat Belly Pilates: Beginner ...
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On the Shopping Block
by
Ivory H.
It’s back to school. A new year, a new start! Why not apply this excitement to your pilates practice? Stock up on the following pilates school supplies. Here are my most-coveted workout-related items for the fall. Spend or splurge – you’ll love these! Pilates ...
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Plank Possibilities
by
Ivory H.
... our body. Lower to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. Aim to complete three repetitions.For other great practice tipsand exercises, purchase theFlat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal. If you'd like to share your tips for a flat belly, just post a comment or send them to me via email atmail@flatbellypilat ...
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Pilates
by
Francine H.
Once again I have come to the conclusion that physical therapy is a poor substitute for some of the kinds of body work I have done in the past. Today I went to a Pilates class, the first clase of any kind I've been to since the surgery. It seemed great to be in a class. I modified a few things to deal with the hip precautions: bent m ...
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Pilates
by
Francine H.
... strength. So when I left Phoenix for my summer in California, I decided to go for the core strength rather than find another physical therapist. Somewhere between Bonnie and Pilates I also tried Rolfing. I actually loved it, because it released all the muscular tightness I kept having from trying to walk on my bad hip. Here's what I learned about ...
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Plank It
by
Ivory H.
Plank is without a doubt one of my favorite poses because it works several muscle groups including the core, arms and legs. It's a great way to stay in shape between pilates sessions and best of all it requires no gym equipment! Here are a few variations of plank to spice up your at-home routine. Here's hoping these exercises bring you one ...
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