Archive for the 'Pilates & Fitness' Category
Support your Running: The power of Pilates
Many of us have taken on the couch to 5k challenge for 2014. Although optimum fitness is on most of our minds, these stormy weather conditions are slowing down progress. Developing a pilates practice is a great way to keep muscles strong and supple to assist your running regime. It will keep you focused and […]
Pilates promotes good posture & helps back pain
A regular Pilates routine will ensure that optimal posture becomes the foundation for a balanced, injury free way of moving. Tight muscles will lengthen and strengthen which promotes healthy blood circulation and lubricate your joints. If you have never tried pilates before it is a good idea to get a solid foundation with a beginners course. […]
Stretch it! The benefits of stretching as part of your exercise routine
As you age, your muscles tighten and range of motion in the joints can be minimised. This can put a damper on active lifestyles and even hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as zipping up a dress or reaching for a can off of the top shelf, now become extremely […]
10 Good reasons why Yogi’s should do Pilates
I was young, agile and very bendy. Doing a yoga practice in my early days back in the 80’s I enjoyed doing really advanced poses. My party trick was the jumping splits! I wish I had met myself as I am now back then. What I would have said is, “take it easy, if you […]
Stretch it! The benefits of stretching as part of your exercise routine
Come listen to Ciarán Aherne’s practical advice on stretching and flexibility at his talk on Saturday May 12th at 12 noon and reduce chances of injury during your exercise routine – handouts available at the talk illustrating easy daily stretches! As you age, your muscles tighten and range of motion in the joints can be […]