· Pilates for Every Body, Every Age ·
This category covers everything you need to know about Pilates, from beginner basics to advanced techniques. Learn how Pilates strengthens your core, improves posture, and enhances flexibility while promoting overall health and well-being. Whether you’re new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, find helpful tips, exercises, and guidance to enhance your practice.
What is Pilates? A Pilates workout is usually performed on a mat or in a chair and includes many strength and flexibility exercises found in other forms of resistance training. But there are some elements that make Pilates unique. First, the method encourages participants to focus on their breath and cultivate a mind-body connection, paying … Read more
Does back pain resulting from incorrect posture only happen in adults? The answer is no! Postural changes usually begin in childhood, especially during schooling, as a result of poor postural habits. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 80% of people have or will have back pain in their lifetime. Postural changes in childhood … Read more
A technology that was once exclusive to astronauts now available to everyone Widely used in sports, physical therapy and aesthetics; the platform allows you to perform exercises much more efficiently. With it it is possible to train the muscles of the arms, legs, chest, back and abdominals; as well as stretching and massage. How does … Read more
Pregnancy transforms a woman’s entire body. All this transformation causes pain, discomfort, and physical limitations, which can be avoided with the follow-up of a physical therapist. What is the importance of Physical Therapy during Pregnancy? First of all, it is important to understand that during this period of total physical, psychological and emotional transformation of … Read more
Benefits of Pilates in Gaining Flexibility “Physical fitness is the first requisite for happiness. Fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body, with a balanced mind, fully capable of performing naturally, easily and satisfactorily the many and varied daily tasks with enthusiasm. and pleasure”. Joseph Pilates What is Pilates? Pilates is a … Read more
Proper treatment for the cause of your pain along with some physical exercise is the key to solving your back pain. Don’t look for temporary shortcuts, look for a definitive solution. Small changes in daily tasks, such as stretching and taking care of emotional health, already have results to improve back pain. Low back pain, … Read more
This is a very frequent question among Pilates practitioners. How should the return to training be when you have surgery? A: It all depends on the type of surgery. For most orthopedic surgeries – knee, hip, or shoulder – the goal is to get back to activity as soon as possible. This is also true … Read more
We often go through moments of laziness when we don’t feel like doing anything! Or else the despondency of the daily routine hits. However, when your body does not move, you collaborate with this situation and also for a sedentary lifestyle and the consequences they cause. When you practice Pilates, your body gains physical conditioning … Read more
Feeling tired and drained is common for those who work hours a day. However, many do not know that this tiredness can come from an extremely sedentary and motionless life, especially if you already wake up exhausted and do nothing but get in the car and sit in a chair. But what to do? You’ve … Read more
For some time now, street running has become one of the most popular sports in Brazil and a modality that has been increasingly sought after is mountain running or “trail running”. Many people start running and are attracted by this variety due to the possibility of contact with nature, getting to know different scenarios, and … Read more