Table of Contents December 15, 2014 by Bob Hannum I’ve been practicing and teaching Pilates and hatha yoga for nearly 4 decades, and I’m eager to share my insights particularly when it comes to the question of Pilates vs yoga. Let’s start with stretching. Both techniques are known for stretching. We know from research […]
Table of Contents January 15, 2015 by Bob Hannum So Many Benefits From One Exercise Method! So what’s all the buzz about Pilates (puh-LAH-teez)? What is it? And what can it do for you? Quite simply it’s a unique exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates, the Einstein of fitness, nearly 100 years ago. Now it’s […]
Table of Contents December 15, 2014 by Bob Hannum Exercise is highly beneficial during pregnancy not only for you but also for your baby, provided there are no complications. This article briefly reviews the benefits of the most popular prenatal workout, Pilates, as well as important precautions the expectant mother should be aware of when […]
Table of Contents February 15, 2015 by Bob Hannum Why is stretching so important? Why is it considered by fitness research as one of three kinds of essential exercise critical for everyone’s health? And why are Pilates stretches unique? After decades of teaching and practicing many kinds of stretching methods, I’ve concluded that […]
Table of Contents April 15, 2015 by Bob Hannum Let’s take a new look at one of the classic breathing patterns in the mat exercises. Why? Because new research suggests that we should! And, curiously, ‘The 100’ gets the most complaints, and often these complaints involve uncomfortable breathing. Here’s a solution! This article borrows from […]
Table of Contents February 15, 2015 by Bob Hannum Many studies confirm the benefits of cardiovascular conditioning, popularly known as aerobics or cardio. Numerous peer-reviewed studies show that aerobics prevents high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, as well as reducing the risk for some cancers. The benefits of aerobics are not limited to […]
