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5 Simple Tips for Healthy Eating
Happy National Nutrition Month! This March, celebrate National Nutrition Month by following these 5 simple tips for healthy eating: 1. Practice balance. A balanced diet consists of healthy foods from all main food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. All food groups have their own health benefits, which makes […]
Read MorePilates Matwork
If you are new to matwork Pilates, you might be wondering what to expect during your first mat-based session. A Pilates mat class will typically include exercises performed from six start positions: standing, sitting, supine (lying face up), prone (lying face down), 4-point kneeling (hands and knees/all fours), and side-lying. These start positions […]
Read MoreThe Science of Rest Periods for Strength Training
Rest Periods For Strength Training Including rest periods between your weight training sets is one of the training variables you must change to trigger physiological change within your body. Rest periods are crucial as some of the other training variables you need to manipulate to achieve your training goals. The amount […]
Read MoreBlack History Month and Dance
Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Black People’s Contributions to Dance Dance is a universal language that transcends borders and brings people together through movement, rhythm, and expression. Throughout history, Black people have played a pivotal role in shaping and enriching the world of dance, leaving an indelible mark on various dance forms. In […]
Read MoreUniquely Pilates
Many people who are unfamiliar with Pilates ask, “Is Pilates the same as yoga?,” or “Isn’t Pilates just stretching?” Although Pilates overlaps with other forms of exercise, it has several unique points of focus. These include core body training, breathing, movement isolation, developing small muscles, and movement biomechanics. Core Body Training. Pilates places special […]
Read MoreCreative Ways to Eat More Vegetables
With the start of a new year and January comes a wave of healthy resolutions – lose weight, eat better. Consuming more vegetables is always a smart goal. A diet high in vegetables can provide essential vitamins, antioxidants, fiber that boost immunity, aid weight management, and enhance athletic performance. Between hectic schedules and convenience […]
Read MoreGetting Back to the Gym – Expectations
5 Tips on How to Get Back to the Gym After Taking a Hiatus and Expectations It’s easy to stop going to the gym in the middle of the year and so much harder to get back into it if after a long break. Maybe you’re on your way to recovering from an injury, […]
Read MoreStaying Neutral
Many people take up Pilates to improve their posture, and it’s easy to see why. Good posture is aesthetically pleasing, making us look and feel confident and poised. But there are numerous other benefits associated with good posture—from our bodies’ perspective, good posture translates into improved functionality and freedom from pain. Good posture essentially […]
Read MoreLighten Up the Holiday Treats
Festivities around the Christmas holiday usually leads to higher sugar consumption compared to other times of the year. It’s normal to consume more non-nutrient foods and indulge in beverages more than our normal pattern. In fact, one study done in 2020 found that average weight gain of adults were 1-2 pounds during Thanksgiving to […]
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