Table of Contents November 2, 2015 by Bob Hannum Pilates is now one of the most popular fitness methods worldwide. Though many, including the medical community recognize its health benefits, it’s surprising how few people fully understand just how different Pilates exercises are. You are about to discover why Joseph Pilates is the Einstein of […]
Table of Contents April 15, 2016 by Bob Hannum The best 30 minute workouts give your body everything it needs – cardio, strength building and stretching, but only a very few do this. So choose wisely, and in a moment I’ll explain which 30 minute workouts are best. But first, is 30 minutes of exercise […]
Table of Contents January 15, 2015 by Bob Hannum The Concept of the ‘Core’ Began With Pilates What’s all the buzz about ‘core strength’ and why is Pilates considered the best at it? What exactly is the ‘core’ and why is it so critical to our health? Let’s take a look at these and other […]
Table of Contents February 5, 2015 by Bob Hannum Several principles guide each and every Pilates exercise whether we use Pilates machines or a mat. Joseph Pilates did not mention these, but subsequent instructors have articulated them as a teaching aid. Here are the 6 commonly accepted principles – concentration, control, center (your core), fluidity […]
Table of Contents April 18, 2016 by Bob Hannum Hundreds of research articles prove the importance of cardiovascular conditioning, popularly known as cardio exercise, aerobics, or simply cardio. What Is Cardio Exercise A cardio workout is anything that elevates your heart rate for at least 2 and a half hours a week. Examples include […]
Table of Contents January 4, 2015 by Bob Hannum To quote the founder of Method Pilates, Joan Breibart, who played a major role in spreading Pilates world-wide, “Pilates is not brain surgery!” So relax and have fun with these carefully chosen exercises from among Joe Pilates’ original 34. Plus I present them with specially crafted […]
