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3. Pilates
Improve Your Balance, Core, and Flexibility Pilates is a low-impact, joint-friendly method that invigorates mind and body. It was originally a one-on-one training system done on a mat and also on...
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Strengthen Your Bones With Weight-Bearing Exercise
If you are a postmenopausal woman, you are at risk for osteoporosis—having weak, brittle bones that increase your odds of fracturing a bone. The good news is, doing simple exercises a few days a week...
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Pilates for Beginners
Pilates is a low-impact, joint-friendly method that invigorates mind and body. It was originally a one-on-one training system done on a mat and also on specialized machines developed by Joseph H....
View ArticlePilates Myth Busters
There are many myths about Pilates: It’s too hard. It’s just for dancers. It’s too expensive. It’s not for people with osteoarthritis and other joint issues. In reality, this method can be quite gentle...
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2. Fit for Life
Conditioning your heart and making muscles stronger improve the health of your physical body, but physical activity also enhances overall health including mental and emotional well-being. Time on a...
View ArticleAvoid Exercise Injuries
A well-qualified, certified Pilates instructor will ensure you are doing the exercises correctly and safely. The instructor should have at least 300 hours of training, be fully certified in mat and on...
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2. Choices & Guidelines
Fitness programs, including those that have a flexibility component, are available in a variety of formats. They are in books, magazines, online, on DVDs, and at health clubs, churches, hospitals,...
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2. Before You Begin
Before beginning any new fitness program, including resistance training, check with your doctor. Explain what the program will involve in terms of exercise type, intensity, instruction, and...
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Core Exercises for Elderly: Staying in Charge
Everything begins with the core. Core muscles stabilize segments of the body, act as a shock absorbor for the whole body, maintain functional (working) posture, and allow for motions such as flexion...
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Boost Your Bone Strength with Easy Exercises
If you are a postmenopausal woman, you are at risk for osteoporosis—having weak, brittle bones that increase your risk of fracturing a bone. The good news is, doing simple exercises a few days a week...
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