Pilates for Beginners

Mat Pilates Exercises to Improve Posture at Home

Posture often suffers as a result of modern life. Sitting for long periods in front of a screen, monitor or television can lead to poor posture. More and more people are spending most of their time staring at their computers or smartphones. Tight lower backs, stiff necks, and pain in the shoulders are all symptoms […]

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8 Tips on How to Establish a Mat Pilates Routine and Stay Motivated

Do you want to get into shape but don’t know how? Do you need a routine that is easy and doesn’t require special equipment or lots of time? Well, look no further than Mat Pilates! This workout will help tone your body and increase flexibility. Here’re eight tips on how to establish a mat Pilates

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Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During Any Mat Pilates Workout

Mat Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on core strength training, flexibility and body awareness. Joseph Pilates created it in the early 1900s. He originally designed wooden equipment to perform the exercises to help his clients rehabilitate after suffering injuries. Now, Mat Pilates can be performed with or without equipment. Some people prefer

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Understanding Pilates and the Pelvic Floor

If you cut the orange in half, you’ll end up with a dome. Just like half an orange, a pelvic floor is dome-shaped. Similar to an orange peel, a pelvic floor encloses all the contents of a pelvis: rectum, uterus, and the bladder in women. The pelvic floor also provides a foundation for the trunk.

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