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Evolution, in the case of Pilates, began in 1934 with the book “Your Health”, continued in 1945 with Joe’s second book “Return to Life through Contrology”, and continues to this very day with new exercises, new equipment, new enhancements to his original fitness programming, presented in the latest book “Pilates Evolution”.

Developments Leading Up to the 21st Century

Pilates developed his fitness techniques as a result of what he himself experienced while growing up in Germany near the end of the 19th Century. At that time, many practitioners used specially invented apparatuses and claimed that what they offered could cure illness. As you’ve seen in Pilates’ own writings, he quite strongly sided with this fundamental concept, although he also disagreed strongly with the specifics that others offered.

Pilates’ first generation of students in New York, many of whom were dancers and choreographers, subsequently opened their own studios. They continued teaching Pilates’ method with their own personal stamp; most became legends in the 20th Century, such as Romana Kryzanowska, Joe Grimes, Eve Gentry, and Ron Fletcher. More recent students of Pilates’ methodologies, such as Moira Stott (now Stott-Merrithew) in Canada, Joan Breibart and Elizabeth Larkam in the US, have begun an irreversible evolutionary trend in the 21st Century world of Pilates’ instruction.

Pilates’ original exercise systems focused on core strengthening with simultaneous spinal and limb stretching. STOTT PILATES aims in the 21st Century to offer a more progressive form of exercise, incorporating modern awareness of the body and the more recent discoveries in exercise science and spinal rehabilitation. Stott’s trainings have evolved to include more pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization exercises, as well as emphasis on more anatomical concepts of neutral spine and pelvis. Moira herself studied and apprenticed with Romana Kryzanowska at the New York studio founded by Joseph Pilates.

Joan Breibart co-founded The Institute for the Pilates Method in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1991, along with Michele Larsson and Eve Gentry. Although initially conceived of as an organization that would offer instructor training in Pilates’ methods, it has since become quite innovative in expanding Pilates’ methods with their own. Chapters 6 and 7 of this Part III focus on Standing Pilates and Circular Pilates, two of Joan’s primary evolutionary focuses. After moving her organization to New York City, and renaming it the PhysicalMind Institute, her organization continues to train thousands of current Pilates’ instructors. Along with many others, she continues to enhance Pilates’ work with modern awareness of biomechanical issues during vertical and horizontal exercises.

Elizabeth Larkam is a recognized innovator and developer of Pilates-based protocols for orthopedic, spinal and chronic pain diagnosis and treatment. She began her study of Pilates’ techniques in 1985 while teaching dance at Stanford University and was another student of first generation Pilates’ teachers Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry and Romana Kryzanowska. A co-founder of Polestar Pilates Education, Elizabeth is a Master Teacher with Balanced Body University conducting courses throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since 1992, Elizabeth has created dozens of instructional DVDs for fitness, therapeutic, education and home markets.

Another Master Teacher in Balanced Body University’s programs is Madeline Black. Having worked with some of the greats in the Pilates and dance world — Romana Kryzanowska, Eve Gentry, Marika Molnar and Irene Dowd — she has herself become one of the 21st Century leaders in extending Joseph Pilates’ legacy through her own innovative studies of movement. She specializes in integrating concepts and techniques, and evolving new methodologies and approaches, from Pilates, Gyrotonics, yoga and other movement systems. The authors of this very book are very pleased to have received our certifications in Pilates from Madeline Black in 1993 when she was teaching for Joan Breibart’s PhysicalMind Institute at her own San Francisco Studio M location (now in Sonoma County).

Elizabeth Larkam and Madeline Black are only two of the notable list of 21st Century stars in the evolutionary development of Pilates’ based fitness education. Both of these women are Mentors in the Passing the Torch Program created by Balanced Body and themselves coach advanced teachers and trainers in the Pilates industry. As program director of Balanced Body Pilates in Sacramento, California, Elizabeth developed instructional videos for their equipment, both large and small. Although the other notables mentioned above also work with companies that produce noteworthy Pilates’ equipment, props, and training materials, Balanced Body deserves a special mention here, and not only because we ourselves have used and taught with Balanced Body equipment.

On October 19, 2000, Balanced Body and its founder/owner Ken Endelman won a U.S. Federal trademark lawsuit. Ken and his company were both sued by Sean Gallagher for trademark infringement, because Gallagher had purchased the trademark in 1992 and Ken among others was building and selling Pilates’ inspired equipment. In short, the result of that lawsuit was that Pilates, like other generic fitness names such as karate or yoga, would no longer qualify for trademark infringement protection. Anyone from that moment on could use the name Pilates for the creation and offering of exercise services or equipment.

Evolutionary Props and Apparatus Developments

Romana Kryzanowska would correct interviewers when they asked her about Pilates’ “machines”. A “machine” does something to you, she would say, whereas with a Pilates’ “apparatus”, you are yourself guided to do the work and train your body. As you know, Pilate’s original 34 mat exercises made no use of any apparatus or prop. Romana noted that if “you can do the mat work perfectly, you don’t need the apparatus. But people love toys.” As instructors, we have to agree, but they are more than simply entertainment; they are facilitators. The students must learn the exercises properly, with or without an apparatus or prop, in order to enable their body to reflect the intent of each exercise. As Pilates would say, people must “get the method in their bodies”.

Each piece of apparatus or prop has a unique repertoire of exercises that have evolved from Pilates’ principles that were seen earlier in this book. The most common large scale apparatus seen in traditional Pilates studios is the Reformer, although also seen are such imposing pieces as the Cadillac, special Chairs, and a variety of Barrels. As well, for both fun and body-targeted purposes, you can now see an explosion of new and increasingly used props, such as the Magic Circle, elastic tubes and straps, foam rollers, small and large exercise balls, weights, and other inventive devices that are introduced in the following chapters.

Classical Pilates’ instructors often teach exercises in an unvarying order, staying close to Pilates’ original work. Generally, they also use equipment that is built to his original specifications. Most classically trained teachers will have studied the complete system of exercises and can generally trace their training back to Joseph Pilates through one of his proteges. Contemporary/modern Pilates breaks the method down into various parts and the order of the exercises varies from lesson to lesson with many changes made to the original exercises.

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Developments Leading Up to the 21st Century

Pilates developed his fitness techniques as a result of what he himself experienced while growing up in Germany near the end of the 19th Century. At that time, many practitioners used specially invented apparatuses and claimed that what they offered could cure illness. As you’ve seen in Pilates’ own writings, he quite strongly sided with this fundamental concept, although he also disagreed strongly with the specifics that others offered.

Pilates’ first generation of students in New York, many of whom were dancers and choreographers, subsequently opened their own studios. They continued teaching Pilates’ method with their own personal stamp; most became legends in the 20th Century, such as Romana Kryzanowska, Joe Grimes, Eve Gentry, and Ron Fletcher. More recent students of Pilates’ methodologies, such as Moira Stott (now Stott-Merrithew) in Canada, Joan Breibart and Elizabeth Larkam in the US, have begun an irreversible evolutionary trend in the 21st Century world of Pilates’ instruction.

Pilates’ original exercise systems focused on core strengthening with simultaneous spinal and limb stretching. STOTT PILATES aims in the 21st Century to offer a more progressive form of exercise, incorporating modern awareness of the body and the more recent discoveries in exercise science and spinal rehabilitation. Stott’s trainings have evolved to include more pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization exercises, as well as emphasis on more anatomical concepts of neutral spine and pelvis. Moira herself studied and apprenticed with Romana Kryzanowska at the New York studio founded by Joseph Pilates.

Joan Breibart co-founded The Institute for the Pilates Method in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1991, along with Michele Larsson and Eve Gentry. Although initially conceived of as an organization that would offer instructor training in Pilates’ methods, it has since become quite innovative in expanding Pilates’ methods with their own. Chapters 6 and 7 of this Part III focus on Standing Pilates and Circular Pilates, two of Joan’s primary evolutionary focuses. After moving her organization to New York City, and renaming it the PhysicalMind Institute, her organization continues to train thousands of current Pilates’ instructors. Along with many others, she continues to enhance Pilates’ work with modern awareness of biomechanical issues during vertical and horizontal exercises.

Elizabeth Larkam is a recognized innovator and developer of Pilates-based protocols for orthopedic, spinal and chronic pain diagnosis and treatment. She began her study of Pilates’ techniques in 1985 while teaching dance at Stanford University and was another student of first generation Pilates’ teachers Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry and Romana Kryzanowska. A co-founder of Polestar Pilates Education, Elizabeth is a Master Teacher with Balanced Body University conducting courses throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since 1992, Elizabeth has created dozens of instructional DVDs for fitness, therapeutic, education and home markets.

Another Master Teacher in Balanced Body University’s programs is Madeline Black. Having worked with some of the greats in the Pilates and dance world — Romana Kryzanowska, Eve Gentry, Marika Molnar and Irene Dowd — she has herself become one of the 21st Century leaders in extending Joseph Pilates’ legacy through her own innovative studies of movement. She specializes in integrating concepts and techniques, and evolving new methodologies and approaches, from Pilates, Gyrotonics, yoga and other movement systems. The authors of this very book are very pleased to have received our certifications in Pilates from Madeline Black in 1993 when she was teaching for Joan Breibart’s PhysicalMind Institute at her own San Francisco Studio M location (now in Sonoma County).

Elizabeth Larkam and Madeline Black are only two of the notable list of 21st Century stars in the evolutionary development of Pilates’ based fitness education. Both of these women are Mentors in the Passing the Torch Program created by Balanced Body and themselves coach advanced teachers and trainers in the Pilates industry. As program director of Balanced Body Pilates in Sacramento, California, Elizabeth developed instructional videos for their equipment, both large and small. Although the other notables mentioned above also work with companies that produce noteworthy Pilates’ equipment, props, and training materials, Balanced Body deserves a special mention here, and not only because we ourselves have used and taught with Balanced Body equipment.

On October 19, 2000, Balanced Body and its founder/owner Ken Endelman won a U.S. Federal trademark lawsuit. Ken and his company were both sued by Sean Gallagher for trademark infringement, because Gallagher had purchased the trademark in 1992 and Ken among others was building and selling Pilates’ inspired equipment. In short, the result of that lawsuit was that Pilates, like other generic fitness names such as karate or yoga, would no longer qualify for trademark infringement protection. Anyone from that moment on could use the name Pilates for the creation and offering of exercise services or equipment.

Evolutionary Props and Apparatus Developments

Romana Kryzanowska would correct interviewers when they asked her about Pilates’ “machines”. A “machine” does something to you, she would say, whereas with a Pilates’ “apparatus”, you are yourself guided to do the work and train your body. As you know, Pilate’s original 34 mat exercises made no use of any apparatus or prop. Romana noted that if “you can do the mat work perfectly, you don’t need the apparatus. But people love toys.” As instructors, we have to agree, but they are more than simply entertainment; they are facilitators. The students must learn the exercises properly, with or without an apparatus or prop, in order to enable their body to reflect the intent of each exercise. As Pilates would say, people must “get the method in their bodies”.

Each piece of apparatus or prop has a unique repertoire of exercises that have evolved from Pilates’ principles that were seen earlier in this book. The most common large scale apparatus seen in traditional Pilates studios is the Reformer, although also seen are such imposing pieces as the Cadillac, special Chairs, and a variety of Barrels. As well, for both fun and body-targeted purposes, you can now see an explosion of new and increasingly used props, such as the Magic Circle, elastic tubes and straps, foam rollers, small and large exercise balls, weights, and other inventive devices that are introduced in the following chapters.

Classical Pilates’ instructors often teach exercises in an unvarying order, staying close to Pilates’ original work. Generally, they also use equipment that is built to his original specifications. Most classically trained teachers will have studied the complete system of exercises and can generally trace their training back to Joseph Pilates through one of his proteges. Contemporary/modern Pilates breaks the method down into various parts and the order of the exercises varies from lesson to lesson with many changes made to the original exercises.

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Evolution, in the case of Pilates, began in 1934 with the book “Your Health”, continued in 1945 with Joe’s second book “Return to Life through Contrology”, and continues to this very day with new exercises, new equipment, new enhancements to his original fitness programming, presented in the latest book “Pilates Evolution”.

Developments Leading Up to the 21st Century

Pilates developed his fitness techniques as a result of what he himself experienced while growing up in Germany near the end of the 19th Century. At that time, many practitioners used specially invented apparatuses and claimed that what they offered could cure illness. As you’ve seen in Pilates’ own writings, he quite strongly sided with this fundamental concept, although he also disagreed strongly with the specifics that others offered.

Pilates’ first generation of students in New York, many of whom were dancers and choreographers, subsequently opened their own studios. They continued teaching Pilates’ method with their own personal stamp; most became legends in the 20th Century, such as Romana Kryzanowska, Joe Grimes, Eve Gentry, and Ron Fletcher. More recent students of Pilates’ methodologies, such as Moira Stott (now Stott-Merrithew) in Canada, Joan Breibart and Elizabeth Larkam in the US, have begun an irreversible evolutionary trend in the 21st Century world of Pilates’ instruction.

Pilates’ original exercise systems focused on core strengthening with simultaneous spinal and limb stretching. STOTT PILATES aims in the 21st Century to offer a more progressive form of exercise, incorporating modern awareness of the body and the more recent discoveries in exercise science and spinal rehabilitation. Stott’s trainings have evolved to include more pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization exercises, as well as emphasis on more anatomical concepts of neutral spine and pelvis. Moira herself studied and apprenticed with Romana Kryzanowska at the New York studio founded by Joseph Pilates.

Joan Breibart co-founded The Institute for the Pilates Method in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1991, along with Michele Larsson and Eve Gentry. Although initially conceived of as an organization that would offer instructor training in Pilates’ methods, it has since become quite innovative in expanding Pilates’ methods with their own. Chapters 6 and 7 of this Part III focus on Standing Pilates and Circular Pilates, two of Joan’s primary evolutionary focuses. After moving her organization to New York City, and renaming it the PhysicalMind Institute, her organization continues to train thousands of current Pilates’ instructors. Along with many others, she continues to enhance Pilates’ work with modern awareness of biomechanical issues during vertical and horizontal exercises.

Elizabeth Larkam is a recognized innovator and developer of Pilates-based protocols for orthopedic, spinal and chronic pain diagnosis and treatment. She began her study of Pilates’ techniques in 1985 while teaching dance at Stanford University and was another student of first generation Pilates’ teachers Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry and Romana Kryzanowska. A co-founder of Polestar Pilates Education, Elizabeth is a Master Teacher with Balanced Body University conducting courses throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since 1992, Elizabeth has created dozens of instructional DVDs for fitness, therapeutic, education and home markets.

Another Master Teacher in Balanced Body University’s programs is Madeline Black. Having worked with some of the greats in the Pilates and dance world — Romana Kryzanowska, Eve Gentry, Marika Molnar and Irene Dowd — she has herself become one of the 21st Century leaders in extending Joseph Pilates’ legacy through her own innovative studies of movement. She specializes in integrating concepts and techniques, and evolving new methodologies and approaches, from Pilates, Gyrotonics, yoga and other movement systems. The authors of this very book are very pleased to have received our certifications in Pilates from Madeline Black in 1993 when she was teaching for Joan Breibart’s PhysicalMind Institute at her own San Francisco Studio M location (now in Sonoma County).

Elizabeth Larkam and Madeline Black are only two of the notable list of 21st Century stars in the evolutionary development of Pilates’ based fitness education. Both of these women are Mentors in the Passing the Torch Program created by Balanced Body and themselves coach advanced teachers and trainers in the Pilates industry. As program director of Balanced Body Pilates in Sacramento, California, Elizabeth developed instructional videos for their equipment, both large and small. Although the other notables mentioned above also work with companies that produce noteworthy Pilates’ equipment, props, and training materials, Balanced Body deserves a special mention here, and not only because we ourselves have used and taught with Balanced Body equipment.

On October 19, 2000, Balanced Body and its founder/owner Ken Endelman won a U.S. Federal trademark lawsuit. Ken and his company were both sued by Sean Gallagher for trademark infringement, because Gallagher had purchased the trademark in 1992 and Ken among others was building and selling Pilates’ inspired equipment. In short, the result of that lawsuit was that Pilates, like other generic fitness names such as karate or yoga, would no longer qualify for trademark infringement protection. Anyone from that moment on could use the name Pilates for the creation and offering of exercise services or equipment.

Evolutionary Props and Apparatus Developments

Romana Kryzanowska would correct interviewers when they asked her about Pilates’ “machines”. A “machine” does something to you, she would say, whereas with a Pilates’ “apparatus”, you are yourself guided to do the work and train your body. As you know, Pilate’s original 34 mat exercises made no use of any apparatus or prop. Romana noted that if “you can do the mat work perfectly, you don’t need the apparatus. But people love toys.” As instructors, we have to agree, but they are more than simply entertainment; they are facilitators. The students must learn the exercises properly, with or without an apparatus or prop, in order to enable their body to reflect the intent of each exercise. As Pilates would say, people must “get the method in their bodies”.

Each piece of apparatus or prop has a unique repertoire of exercises that have evolved from Pilates’ principles that were seen earlier in this book. The most common large scale apparatus seen in traditional Pilates studios is the Reformer, although also seen are such imposing pieces as the Cadillac, special Chairs, and a variety of Barrels. As well, for both fun and body-targeted purposes, you can now see an explosion of new and increasingly used props, such as the Magic Circle, elastic tubes and straps, foam rollers, small and large exercise balls, weights, and other inventive devices that are introduced in the following chapters.

Classical Pilates’ instructors often teach exercises in an unvarying order, staying close to Pilates’ original work. Generally, they also use equipment that is built to his original specifications. Most classically trained teachers will have studied the complete system of exercises and can generally trace their training back to Joseph Pilates through one of his proteges. Contemporary/modern Pilates breaks the method down into various parts and the order of the exercises varies from lesson to lesson with many changes made to the original exercises.

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Evolution of Pilates Training in the 21st Century

Evolution, in the case of Pilates, began in 1934 with the book “Your Health”, continued in 1945 with Joe’s second book “Return to Life through Contrology”, and continues to this very day with new exercises, new equipment, new enhancements to his original fitness programming, presented in the latest book “Pilates Evolution”.

Developments Leading Up to the 21st Century

Pilates developed his fitness techniques as a result of what he himself experienced while growing up in Germany near the end of the 19th Century. At that time, many practitioners used specially invented apparatuses and claimed that what they offered could cure illness. As you’ve seen in Pilates’ own writings, he quite strongly sided with this fundamental concept, although he also disagreed strongly with the specifics that others offered.

Pilates’ first generation of students in New York, many of whom were dancers and choreographers, subsequently opened their own studios. They continued teaching Pilates’ method with their own personal stamp; most became legends in the 20th Century, such as Romana Kryzanowska, Joe Grimes, Eve Gentry, and Ron Fletcher. More recent students of Pilates’ methodologies, such as Moira Stott (now Stott-Merrithew) in Canada, Joan Breibart and Elizabeth Larkam in the US, have begun an irreversible evolutionary trend in the 21st Century world of Pilates’ instruction.

Pilates’ original exercise systems focused on core strengthening with simultaneous spinal and limb stretching. STOTT PILATES aims in the 21st Century to offer a more progressive form of exercise, incorporating modern awareness of the body and the more recent discoveries in exercise science and spinal rehabilitation. Stott’s trainings have evolved to include more pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization exercises, as well as emphasis on more anatomical concepts of neutral spine and pelvis. Moira herself studied and apprenticed with Romana Kryzanowska at the New York studio founded by Joseph Pilates.

Joan Breibart co-founded The Institute for the Pilates Method in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1991, along with Michele Larsson and Eve Gentry. Although initially conceived of as an organization that would offer instructor training in Pilates’ methods, it has since become quite innovative in expanding Pilates’ methods with their own. Chapters 6 and 7 of this Part III focus on Standing Pilates and Circular Pilates, two of Joan’s primary evolutionary focuses. After moving her organization to New York City, and renaming it the PhysicalMind Institute, her organization continues to train thousands of current Pilates’ instructors. Along with many others, she continues to enhance Pilates’ work with modern awareness of biomechanical issues during vertical and horizontal exercises.

Elizabeth Larkam is a recognized innovator and developer of Pilates-based protocols for orthopedic, spinal and chronic pain diagnosis and treatment. She began her study of Pilates’ techniques in 1985 while teaching dance at Stanford University and was another student of first generation Pilates’ teachers Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry and Romana Kryzanowska. A co-founder of Polestar Pilates Education, Elizabeth is a Master Teacher with Balanced Body University conducting courses throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since 1992, Elizabeth has created dozens of instructional DVDs for fitness, therapeutic, education and home markets.

Another Master Teacher in Balanced Body University’s programs is Madeline Black. Having worked with some of the greats in the Pilates and dance world — Romana Kryzanowska, Eve Gentry, Marika Molnar and Irene Dowd — she has herself become one of the 21st Century leaders in extending Joseph Pilates’ legacy through her own innovative studies of movement. She specializes in integrating concepts and techniques, and evolving new methodologies and approaches, from Pilates, Gyrotonics, yoga and other movement systems. The authors of this very book are very pleased to have received our certifications in Pilates from Madeline Black in 1993 when she was teaching for Joan Breibart’s PhysicalMind Institute at her own San Francisco Studio M location (now in Sonoma County).

Elizabeth Larkam and Madeline Black are only two of the notable list of 21st Century stars in the evolutionary development of Pilates’ based fitness education. Both of these women are Mentors in the Passing the Torch Program created by Balanced Body and themselves coach advanced teachers and trainers in the Pilates industry. As program director of Balanced Body Pilates in Sacramento, California, Elizabeth developed instructional videos for their equipment, both large and small. Although the other notables mentioned above also work with companies that produce noteworthy Pilates’ equipment, props, and training materials, Balanced Body deserves a special mention here, and not only because we ourselves have used and taught with Balanced Body equipment.

On October 19, 2000, Balanced Body and its founder/owner Ken Endelman won a U.S. Federal trademark lawsuit. Ken and his company were both sued by Sean Gallagher for trademark infringement, because Gallagher had purchased the trademark in 1992 and Ken among others was building and selling Pilates’ inspired equipment. In short, the result of that lawsuit was that Pilates, like other generic fitness names such as karate or yoga, would no longer qualify for trademark infringement protection. Anyone from that moment on could use the name Pilates for the creation and offering of exercise services or equipment.

Evolutionary Props and Apparatus Developments

Romana Kryzanowska would correct interviewers when they asked her about Pilates’ “machines”. A “machine” does something to you, she would say, whereas with a Pilates’ “apparatus”, you are yourself guided to do the work and train your body. As you know, Pilate’s original 34 mat exercises made no use of any apparatus or prop. Romana noted that if “you can do the mat work perfectly, you don’t need the apparatus. But people love toys.” As instructors, we have to agree, but they are more than simply entertainment; they are facilitators. The students must learn the exercises properly, with or without an apparatus or prop, in order to enable their body to reflect the intent of each exercise. As Pilates would say, people must “get the method in their bodies”.

Each piece of apparatus or prop has a unique repertoire of exercises that have evolved from Pilates’ principles that were seen earlier in this book. The most common large scale apparatus seen in traditional Pilates studios is the Reformer, although also seen are such imposing pieces as the Cadillac, special Chairs, and a variety of Barrels. As well, for both fun and body-targeted purposes, you can now see an explosion of new and increasingly used props, such as the Magic Circle, elastic tubes and straps, foam rollers, small and large exercise balls, weights, and other inventive devices that are introduced in the following chapters.

Classical Pilates’ instructors often teach exercises in an unvarying order, staying close to Pilates’ original work. Generally, they also use equipment that is built to his original specifications. Most classically trained teachers will have studied the complete system of exercises and can generally trace their training back to Joseph Pilates through one of his proteges. Contemporary/modern Pilates breaks the method down into various parts and the order of the exercises varies from lesson to lesson with many changes made to the original exercises.

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How to Get the Best Results From a Pilates Program

Whether you’re doing Pilates to get toned and lean, increase flexibility or lose weight, there are a few things to keep in mind and add to your regimen to help you get the best results. In the case of weight loss it is important to be sure you’re watching your caloric intake. While any form of exercise burns calories, they don’t all burn the same amount. For example 30 minutes of Pilates can burn just over 200 calories, while 30 minutes on a spin bike will burn closer to 300.

For weight loss, you will also get the best results from Pilates if you incorporate it with another fitness regimen that focuses on cardio. Go for a jog a couple of nights a week or do an aerobics class. Even 30 minutes on an elliptical or treadmill a couple of days a week will greatly increase your weight loss. At the same time the Pilates work will help increase your stamina when doing the cardio activities.

With diet in mind, there are also certain foods you can eat to help ensure you get the flat belly you’ve been working for and help keep it that way once you start your Pilates regimen. These foods include almonds, various berries, yogurt and fish that are high in Omega 3 fatty acids are all great for reducing belly bloat and belly fat accumulation. Many health experts believe the best way to eat in order to lose weight and maintain energy throughout the day is by eating six small meals throughout the day rather than three big meals. This is especially beneficial for Pilates work because you never have to wait long after eating to do your workout and it improves regularity in digestion which helps keep the tummy lean and ready for ab workouts.

Keep proper posture even when you’re not engaging in your Pilates exercises. You can do this while driving, sitting in your office, going for a walk or even sitting on the couch watching TV. Practice your Pilates breathing and keep your belly button pulled up and in. You will be surprised how easy it is to do and hold by just concentrating a little. Soon it will seem like it doesn’t take much concentration at all. You will also find that this helps your posture improve, which can lessen back pain.

Stay relaxed and embrace the proper Pilates breathing methods. The exercises in Pilates are designed to compliment your breaths. This means that if you focus on your breathing as you do the exercises the breaths will help make the exercises easier on you. Proper breathing during Pilates also ensures the oxygen is flowing to all of your muscles and penetrating the tissues as they work. This helps result in less chance of injury and helps the muscle become stronger and longer faster.

While many people see results after just 10 sessions of Pilates, you will probably start to feel better after the first few. People who tend to see results within the first 10 sessions generally do a 30 to 40 minute Pilates exercise session two times a week. This means that if you work hard and do 4 or 5 of these sessions each week, your chances of seeing and feeling results will more than likely increase. You may start to see significant changes after your first two weeks of Pilates practice.

Keep building up your routine. Often people continue to stay at the introductory or intermediate level in their Pilates work. As you continue to do Pilates you will notice the exercises getting easier or just staying at the same effort level. In order to get the most out of your Pilates work outs you will need to incorporate more advanced movements and maybe even visit a Pilates studio where you can do work on the machines or other apparatus under the instruction of a certified Pilates instructor.

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How to Get the Best Results From a Pilates Program

Whether you’re doing Pilates to get toned and lean, increase flexibility or lose weight, there are a few things to keep in mind and add to your regimen to help you get the best results. In the case of weight loss it is important to be sure you’re watching your caloric intake. While any form of exercise burns calories, they don’t all burn the same amount. For example 30 minutes of Pilates can burn just over 200 calories, while 30 minutes on a spin bike will burn closer to 300.

For weight loss, you will also get the best results from Pilates if you incorporate it with another fitness regimen that focuses on cardio. Go for a jog a couple of nights a week or do an aerobics class. Even 30 minutes on an elliptical or treadmill a couple of days a week will greatly increase your weight loss. At the same time the Pilates work will help increase your stamina when doing the cardio activities.

With diet in mind, there are also certain foods you can eat to help ensure you get the flat belly you’ve been working for and help keep it that way once you start your Pilates regimen. These foods include almonds, various berries, yogurt and fish that are high in Omega 3 fatty acids are all great for reducing belly bloat and belly fat accumulation. Many health experts believe the best way to eat in order to lose weight and maintain energy throughout the day is by eating six small meals throughout the day rather than three big meals. This is especially beneficial for Pilates work because you never have to wait long after eating to do your workout and it improves regularity in digestion which helps keep the tummy lean and ready for ab workouts.

Keep proper posture even when you’re not engaging in your Pilates exercises. You can do this while driving, sitting in your office, going for a walk or even sitting on the couch watching TV. Practice your Pilates breathing and keep your belly button pulled up and in. You will be surprised how easy it is to do and hold by just concentrating a little. Soon it will seem like it doesn’t take much concentration at all. You will also find that this helps your posture improve, which can lessen back pain.

Stay relaxed and embrace the proper Pilates breathing methods. The exercises in Pilates are designed to compliment your breaths. This means that if you focus on your breathing as you do the exercises the breaths will help make the exercises easier on you. Proper breathing during Pilates also ensures the oxygen is flowing to all of your muscles and penetrating the tissues as they work. This helps result in less chance of injury and helps the muscle become stronger and longer faster.

While many people see results after just 10 sessions of Pilates, you will probably start to feel better after the first few. People who tend to see results within the first 10 sessions generally do a 30 to 40 minute Pilates exercise session two times a week. This means that if you work hard and do 4 or 5 of these sessions each week, your chances of seeing and feeling results will more than likely increase. You may start to see significant changes after your first two weeks of Pilates practice.

Keep building up your routine. Often people continue to stay at the introductory or intermediate level in their Pilates work. As you continue to do Pilates you will notice the exercises getting easier or just staying at the same effort level. In order to get the most out of your Pilates work outs you will need to incorporate more advanced movements and maybe even visit a Pilates studio where you can do work on the machines or other apparatus under the instruction of a certified Pilates instructor.

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Do's and Don'ts of Pilates During Pregnancy

The popularity of certain exercise routines often rises and falls, and at their zenith many things are often claimed for them by enthusiasts or even professionals that are actually not always quite true. Or sometime may be fine for some people but not for others. Pilates is one such exercise regime that is enjoying quite a bit of popularity, but is it wise for everyone to do it?

Certainly it is said to be good for increasing your core strength, for muscle flexibility and balance. However, if you are pregnant most professionals with any sense will agree that even with this popular and gentle way of exercising certain precautions should be taken. To that end, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when it comes to Pilates and pregnancy.

Do:

* Pregnant women should always ask their doctor or healthcare provider before undertaking any exercise regime, especially if they are not very fit to start with, or have any medical problems. If the doctor does not agree that doing Pilates will be good for you then it is important to abide by their decision. You won’t always be pregnant and can start after the baby is born. You may see other pregnant women in the Pilates group, but this does not mean that you can do it against your doctor’s wishes. Each person and pregnancy is different and you could easily have problems that the other women do not have.

* If you get the go-ahead, you need to start off by gently stretching those muscles. Happily, you will find that your body has actually become more flexible as this is a natural process in pregnancy to help a woman give birth. So you are really aiding Mother Nature in what she intends for your body at this time. Doing Pilates in pregnancy can be a good thing for many women. They will become even more limber and this can only help the birth process – and the recovery afterwards.

* Pilates exercise really focus on all the muscles that are most used during labor. The lower back, abdominals and pelvic floor muscles are all toned and strengthened through doing Pilates exercises. That is why it is considered by many to be the ideal way to exercise for many pregnant women.

* However, it is really best to get specific instruction, especially if you have not done Pilates before. Not all Pilates classes are aimed at pregnant women, so find one that is especially for women who are pregnant. This can be an actual class or a DVD or even an internet clip.

* Breathing is especially important during labor, so working on your breathing during a Pilates class can only be helpful. The correct breathing techniques can help you keep calm during labor and will also help with the labor. The breathing exercises you learn through Pilates will help your labor progress more successfully while you remain in charge and comfortable.

Don’t:

* However, although Pilates can certainly help you it is important not to stretch too hard. You should never stretch to the point of pain as this can really do more harm than good. Remember that your joints are loosening naturally.

* Never exercise to the point where you cannot speak in a normal tone for panting. If you pant or gasp when speaking you have become winded and this is not good for you or for your baby.

* If you have done Pilates exercises before becoming pregnant you might think that doing the same ones will be a cinch. This is not so, simply because your center of gravity will not be the same. You have more weight at the front, remember? This means that you should concentrate on exercises that require a precise balance and take care when attempting the others. In fact, it could be wise to leave them until after the baby is born.

* Remember that when you do Pilates in pregnancy you moves will not feel the same, nor will they look the same. Your body is different, so this is only to be expected and you should not worry about it. Mother Nature is taking care of your body and changing it to fit with your pregnancy. This is normal and should not cause frustration or negativity. Pregnancy is beautiful in itself; and with the help of Pilates before and after your baby’s birth you will soon return to your natural shape, even if you feel that your body is not doing exactly what you want it to just now.

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How to Identify Unsafe Abdominal Exercises After a Hysterectomy

After a hysterectomy surgery it is essential to understand how to identify inappropriate abdominal or core strength exercises. Many women unknowingly perform abdominal exercises with the potential for serious pelvic injury when returning to their gym workouts and fitness classes after hysterectomy surgery. Unfortunately many well-intentioned fitness instructors are also unaware of this issue leaving women uninformed, vulnerable and confused about appropriate exercise after pelvic surgery. These physical therapist guidelines are designed to help you identify unsafe abdominal exercises after a hysterectomy.

Exercises involving upper abdominal (or “six pack”) muscles pose the most risk to your pelvic floor. Ultrasound studies show that basic abdominal curl exercises force the pelvic floor downwards in women with poorly functioning pelvic floor muscles. The more intense the abdominal or core exercise, the greater the pressure on the pelvic floor and the greater the risk of pelvic floor overload and reduced pelvic support.

Decreased pelvic support can cause an array of serious pelvic floor problems including; vaginal prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain and anorectal disorders. Hysterectomy surgery involves the upper vagina being stitched up inside a woman’s pelvis in order to support the vagina and prevent vaginal prolapse (i.e. vagina descending down and sometimes out of the woman’s body). Research suggests the risk of vaginal prolapse is increased after hysterectomy surgery.

This means that it is imperative that you understand how to avoid overloading your pelvic floor after a hysterectomy with inappropriate abdominal exercises.The following abdominal exercises all have the potential to overload the floor of the pelvis and should therefore be avoided after hysterectomy surgery;

Abdominal curl exercises involve lifting the head and shoulders from a lying position and are also known as sit up exercises. Variations include; incline sit ups, oblique sit ups (elbow to opposite shoulder) and fit ball sit ups.

Double leg raises involve lifting both legs off the ground simultaneously. Variations include; bicycle legs, double leg raises, Pilates “Table Top” exercise and fit ball between-legs raises.

Intense core abdominal exercises such as “Plank” or “Hover” which are performed routinely in gym workouts, yoga and Pilates classes. Never assume that just because an exercise is a “Pilates” exercise, that it is safe for and will help strengthen your pelvic support. Some Pilates exercises can place intense pressure on the pelvic floor.

Abdominal strength machines that exercise the upper abdominal and/or external oblique muscles against resistance. These machines increase the pressure within your abdomen that is transferred directly to your pelvis. In fact these exercises will actually make your abdominal muscles even more effective at increasing the downward pressure on the floor of your pelvis.

How to identify unsafe abdominal exercises after hysterectomy surgery?

Exercises that involve lying and raising the head and shoulders, and/or both legs simultaneously off the ground all increase downward pressure onto the floor of the pelvis. These exercises all have the potential to cause pelvic floor injury, after pelvic surgery and when the pelvic floor muscles are not functioning well.

Exercises performed in prone (lying facing the floor) and weight bearing through the hands/forearms and feet (with the body elevated off the ground are intense core abdominal exercises. These can be modified by kneeling rather than weightbearing though the feet. Sometimes these are performed forward over a fit ball. Once again never assume that using a fit ball makes the exercise safe for your pelvic floor.

Abdominal exercise machines that exercise the abdominal muscles in upright or in lying have potential to overload the floor of the pelvis. These types of machines are usually used aiming to “flatten the belly”. It is not possible to spot reduce fat from the abdomen with abdominal exercises however this myth still continues to pervade western society. To flatten your abdomen you need to lose fat from all over your body, it is not possible to lose it through exercise from one spot only.

It is desirable for women to return to exercise after hysterectomy surgery and ensure their long-term pelvic health by exercising appropriately. It takes three months for most women to fully heal from hysterectomy surgery. During this recovery time the pelvic floor is at greatest risk of injury. Women should only return to the types of abdominal exercises listed above with their medical specialist’s approval and when their pelvic floor muscles are strong and capable of withstanding the large downward forces associated with these particular exercises. For some women with poorly functioning pelvic muscles this may mean avoiding intense core abdominal exercises altogether and opting instead for more appropriate gentle core abdominal exercises more suitable for their pelvic health and longevity.

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How to Identify Unsafe Abdominal Exercises After a Hysterectomy

After a hysterectomy surgery it is essential to understand how to identify inappropriate abdominal or core strength exercises. Many women unknowingly perform abdominal exercises with the potential for serious pelvic injury when returning to their gym workouts and fitness classes after hysterectomy surgery. Unfortunately many well-intentioned fitness instructors are also unaware of this issue leaving women uninformed, vulnerable and confused about appropriate exercise after pelvic surgery. These physical therapist guidelines are designed to help you identify unsafe abdominal exercises after a hysterectomy.

Exercises involving upper abdominal (or “six pack”) muscles pose the most risk to your pelvic floor. Ultrasound studies show that basic abdominal curl exercises force the pelvic floor downwards in women with poorly functioning pelvic floor muscles. The more intense the abdominal or core exercise, the greater the pressure on the pelvic floor and the greater the risk of pelvic floor overload and reduced pelvic support.

Decreased pelvic support can cause an array of serious pelvic floor problems including; vaginal prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain and anorectal disorders. Hysterectomy surgery involves the upper vagina being stitched up inside a woman’s pelvis in order to support the vagina and prevent vaginal prolapse (i.e. vagina descending down and sometimes out of the woman’s body). Research suggests the risk of vaginal prolapse is increased after hysterectomy surgery.

This means that it is imperative that you understand how to avoid overloading your pelvic floor after a hysterectomy with inappropriate abdominal exercises.The following abdominal exercises all have the potential to overload the floor of the pelvis and should therefore be avoided after hysterectomy surgery;

Abdominal curl exercises involve lifting the head and shoulders from a lying position and are also known as sit up exercises. Variations include; incline sit ups, oblique sit ups (elbow to opposite shoulder) and fit ball sit ups.

Double leg raises involve lifting both legs off the ground simultaneously. Variations include; bicycle legs, double leg raises, Pilates “Table Top” exercise and fit ball between-legs raises.

Intense core abdominal exercises such as “Plank” or “Hover” which are performed routinely in gym workouts, yoga and Pilates classes. Never assume that just because an exercise is a “Pilates” exercise, that it is safe for and will help strengthen your pelvic support. Some Pilates exercises can place intense pressure on the pelvic floor.

Abdominal strength machines that exercise the upper abdominal and/or external oblique muscles against resistance. These machines increase the pressure within your abdomen that is transferred directly to your pelvis. In fact these exercises will actually make your abdominal muscles even more effective at increasing the downward pressure on the floor of your pelvis.

How to identify unsafe abdominal exercises after hysterectomy surgery?

Exercises that involve lying and raising the head and shoulders, and/or both legs simultaneously off the ground all increase downward pressure onto the floor of the pelvis. These exercises all have the potential to cause pelvic floor injury, after pelvic surgery and when the pelvic floor muscles are not functioning well.

Exercises performed in prone (lying facing the floor) and weight bearing through the hands/forearms and feet (with the body elevated off the ground are intense core abdominal exercises. These can be modified by kneeling rather than weightbearing though the feet. Sometimes these are performed forward over a fit ball. Once again never assume that using a fit ball makes the exercise safe for your pelvic floor.

Abdominal exercise machines that exercise the abdominal muscles in upright or in lying have potential to overload the floor of the pelvis. These types of machines are usually used aiming to “flatten the belly”. It is not possible to spot reduce fat from the abdomen with abdominal exercises however this myth still continues to pervade western society. To flatten your abdomen you need to lose fat from all over your body, it is not possible to lose it through exercise from one spot only.

It is desirable for women to return to exercise after hysterectomy surgery and ensure their long-term pelvic health by exercising appropriately. It takes three months for most women to fully heal from hysterectomy surgery. During this recovery time the pelvic floor is at greatest risk of injury. Women should only return to the types of abdominal exercises listed above with their medical specialist’s approval and when their pelvic floor muscles are strong and capable of withstanding the large downward forces associated with these particular exercises. For some women with poorly functioning pelvic muscles this may mean avoiding intense core abdominal exercises altogether and opting instead for more appropriate gentle core abdominal exercises more suitable for their pelvic health and longevity.

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How Pilates Exercise Enhances Your Immune System

We’ve always known that exercise is good for us, but generally, we think in terms of exercise being good for us by keeping our muscles in good shape and keeping our weight down. But, did you know that Pilates exercise can also boost the immune system, and help keep you from getting sick? It absolutely can. Pilates works with our immune system in a variety of ways that help us resist illnesses.

When the muscles are stretched, circulation improves. This, combined with the deep breathing associated with Pilates exercise, brings more oxygen to our muscles, creating healthier cells throughout our bodies. This is one way that our immune systems are boosted through Pilates.

Pilates is great for calming our nervous systems and relieving stress. Stress and anxiety work to tear the immune system down. By eliminating the stress and anxiety, Pilates is working to keep us healthy.

Our immune systems are also boosted and strengthened by our own minds. The mind is incredibly powerful. You’ve probably heard the statement “If you think it, you can become it.” This is absolutely true. Most people experience an overall feeling of well-being when they do Pilates exercises on a regular basis. This feeling of well-being makes us feel well, and our health is automatically boosted by this feeling.

Another way that the system is boosted through Pilates is that when we do Pilates exercises, our brains produce more chemicals that are vital to our well-being, such as serotonin and endorphins. This not only adds to our feeling of well-being, but it actually boosts the immune system, by ensuring that our brains are functioning properly, releasing the right amounts of chemicals that it is supposed to release.

So, the next time you finish your Pilates exercise workout, you can walk away knowing that you not only made your muscles stronger, and balanced your mind and your body, but you’ve also boosted your immune system, which will work to keep you healthy as well!