When you’ve been sedentary and morbidly obese for a long time, it can be difficult to get into a regular exercise routine. Following the weight loss that comes from bariatric surgery, you’ll feel renewed energy. But you may still need to take things at a slow pace for your safety. It’s unlikely you’ll be ready […]
You don’t need a fitness studio to get fit at home! I would say the most common excuse for not exercising or getting active is that you don’t have time to go to the gym or go out for a run. The second most common excuse is that you can’t afford to join a gym […]
When I was first introduced to the term pilates an immediate curiosity came over me. What is pilates, I wondered? And I soon learned that pilates is a system of exercise developed by a man with the same name, Joseph Pilates. “Exercise!” I thought… and my curiosity waned. I was on the overflow side of […]
Joseph Pilates was a German immigrant who came to the United States in 1926. He put down roots in New York City where he opened the “Studio for Body Contrology.” Contrology was the original name for pilates exercise. Read: Is Exercise More Important Than Diet Pilates emphasizes proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, concentration on […]
