In a study done at the University of British Columbia, researchers found that regular aerobic exercise, the kind that gets your heart and your sweat glands pumping, appears to boost the size of the hippocampus, the brain area involved in verbal memory [...] Read more
In the information age, more people are looking for ways to find out more information about specific topics. The StudyBlue learning app is helping us to learn more about Pilates. [...] Read more
Breaking through myths associated with chronic pain including #3 listed below.
Myth 3: You just need to rest
According to research, 33 per cent of people believe that rest and relaxation is effective treatment – but that’s not [...] Read more
We try hard to take care of our health and fitness by exercising, participating in Pilates, and consuming appropriate foods while avoiding sugars and bad fats. Sometimes though, staying away from tempting sugary treats just seems impossible. [...] Read more
With the increase of social media options, research is showing that physical activity is increasing when we can share our workouts online. [...] Read more
A study published in March of 2016 regarding the use of Pilates exercise vs physical therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis to help with balance and walking. [...] Read more
A recent publication by PubMed regarding the effects of Pilates for low back pain. For full abstract, read here, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010265.pub2/full [...] Read more
Healthcare jobs in US and Michigan are booming. Included in those opportunities are Pilates instructors.
"Health care support occupations top the list of fastest‐growing occupational groups in Michigan through 2022, expecting to grow [...] Read more
Could Pilates be your secret weapon in your fight against back pain? Back pain is on the increase, and a recent study has found that lower back pain causes more disability than any other condition, affecting nearly 1 in 10 people. [...] Read more
Helping to support the fight against breast cancer, dancer teacher runs Pink Pilates Classes. [...] Read more