Pilates and Zumba Over Regular Sports at Private Girls' School

Traditional team sports are taking a back seat to fitness activities like Pilates and Zumba. A survey of sports directors by the Girls' Schools Association found 59 per cent think general fitness activities have 'equal status' with rugby, [...] Read more

MULT-I:Stroked Rehabilitation Using an Enriched Collaborative Approach

Rhythmic synchronization of movement to external stimuli facilitates sensorimotor coupling for movement recovery, enhances emotional engagement and has positive effects on interpersonal relationships. In this proof-of-concept study, we designed a group [...] Read more

Mindfulness Training to Modulate Pain Perception

A recent development in the study of pain indicates that mindfulness meditation brings pain relief rather than merely acting as a placebo (Zeidan et al., 2012). Mindfulness skills make it possible for participants to stay not only attentive but also [...] Read more

Making Changes to Diet and Exercise Habits

When it comes to making permanent lifestyle changes regarding nutrition and exercise, the slow and steady pace may not be the right way to go after all.  And while it isn't necessarily all or nothing, according to recent research, we can make [...] Read more

Pawlates One of the Increased Dog Service Businesses in Great Britian

For Great Britian dog services providers, they are experiencing an increase in activity due to what dog owners are doing for their beloved pups.  Pawlates is included in the increase of business. [...] Read more

Uptick in Stress Eating Resulting From Election Results Seen by Many Businesses

Changes to eating patterns naturally occur in high-stress situations.  This year's election caused a new stress scenario resulting in many folks' eating habits. "On Nov. 8, people in Massachusetts who logged into Lose It! recorded [...] Read more

Infogroup Study Reveals the Pilates Preference of Certain Residents

In a study performed by Infogroup.com, revealing information found regarding residents in this one community type having a higher tendency for participating in Pilates. [...] Read more

Social Fitness the Focus in London

With only 30% of people over 25 doing participating in any kind of fitness activity, in London the Wetrain app makers create social fitness classes to help people exercise.  Pilates is on the list of sessions. [...] Read more

FitGirlSlim Raises Funds for Rose Walton Centre

Fitgirlslim owner Karen Smith is making a difference in her community.  She runs exercise classes including Pilates to give to local charity Rose Walton Centre, a children with cerebral palsy care center. [...] Read more

New Health Studio in Arcadia California to Offer Pilates

A new health studio in northern California opens and has Pilates in its offerings. [...] Read more