Cross Training With Pilates and GYROTONIC© Athletes and fitness buffs are always seeking new ways to improve their performance, but many haven’t considered cross training with Pilates and GYROTONIC©. This is likely due to the fact that many people still don’t know much about these two modalities. For a long time, Pilates was only associated […]
Correct Computer Posture With Pilates
Correct Computer Posture With Pilates Like it or not, computers are here to stay. While it’s probably fair to say that the majority of people are grateful for computer technology (especially in the past year of the pandemic), sitting at a computer for long stretches of time can present all sorts of problems for the […]
Doing Pilates for Prenatal Health
Doing Pilates for Prenatal Health By: Stephanie Ruopp An uncomplicated pregnancy is not a medical condition. And yet, some women believe they have to cease all activity when they become pregnant. The truth is, mindful movement is strongly recommended during pregnancy. It’s for this reason that so many women have discovered the benefits of doing […]
How GYROTONIC® Stimulates the Vagus Nerve
How GYROTONIC® Stimulates the Vagus Nerve Did you know that you have a nerve that connects your brain, heart, and gut? It’s called the vagus nerve and keeping it healthy is important for your overall health. The word vagus comes from the Latin for “wandering” and this nerve is essentially the top commander of the […]
How Does Pilates Help With Mental Health Too?
How Does Pilates Help With Mental Health Too? If you practice Pilates with regularity, you know how effective it is in strengthening, lengthening, and toning your muscles. As such, you may not have considered how it’s also positively impacting your brain. “Pilates, as well as all exercise really, works on the brain in similar ways […]
The Importance of Recovery Days
The Importance of Recovery Days If you’re an exercise aficionado, you might feel guilty about taking a day off from your intense workouts. We get it. But taking recovery days is important for continued adaptation, as well as the overall well-being, of your body in the longterm. It’s the same concept as short term recovery; […]