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