Pilates and self-care in the run-up to Christmas
The festive season is a special, magical time full of family gatherings, joyful moments and delicious food. But in the midst of all the things to do, the rush and the commitments, it's easy to forget about ourselves. But during the holidays, not only our loved ones, but also ourselves, deserve attention and relaxation. So how can we prepare for the holidays without [...]
Pilates and prevention (prevention)
Pilates is an exercise that aims to balance, strengthen and stretch the body. It has many benefits, some of which include.
Why is stretching important?
As we age, our muscles and joints lose a lot of flexibility. This can even make everyday tasks a challenge. We may not even notice it at first - we may just blame it on fatigue, find it hard to reach things on the top shelf, or sweep the pain under the carpet with the excuse that we just had a bad night's sleep. [...]
7 reasons to try Pilates today
Pilates was developed in the early twentieth century by the German Joseph (drum roll...) Pilates! Would you believe it? It didn't take long for the new fitness craze to spread to the US and the UK. The exercises are designed to strengthen the body by strengthening the core muscles, improving posture, straightening the spine and various stretches. Pilates [...]
10 benefits of stretching
Stretching and Pilates usually go hand in hand. Stretching is, as the word itself says, stretching your muscles and joints. However, we rarely do stretching on its own. It is usually used as a supplement, for example to Pilates. Stretching prepares us for Pilates itself, and it is stretching that allows us to relax our muscles after the workout. [...]