Truth be told, I do other kinds of exercise besides my daily Pilates mat workout! This is not because Pilates isn’t a full and complete workout. In fact, it IS and it’s one of the few workouts that can give your body everything it needs! But I digress! I do other exercises nearly every day […]

Strength Exercises Are Important for Everyone, But Especially for Women Cardio, strength training and stretching do very different things for the body, and each is absolutely essential.   What surprises me is that most people do not realize that from about age 30, we are all losing muscle tissue all over the body, that it’s […]

Although no equipment or props are necessary, I find them valuable for a couple of reasons. First they bring a little freshness and variety into my workout which as we all know can at times get boring. The other reason is ‘periodicity’ which is a fancy term from fitness science that refers to the fact […]

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 physical health. Studies also indicate mental health benefits such as reduced […]

Strength training is one of the three types of exercise that are critical for our health according to fitness research. The other two are cardiovascular conditioning – better known as aerobics – and stretching. The Importance of Muscle Strength training builds muscle tissue which is critically important for two reasons. First, starting at about the age of 30, men […]

If you’re looking for exercise you can do anywhere and anytime without equipment, classes, or a gym, here it is! This article reviews the reasons why Pilates is unsurpassed among all the many options for a home workout. Home Workout Without Equipment Pilates mat exercise is particularly suited for use at home or work because […]