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Gentle Gym: How about trying Wall Pilates?

What is Wall Pilates? As its name suggests, Wall Pilates is a form of Pilates that is practiced against a wall. Just like the original discipline, this variation of Pilates originates from the United States. This discipline follows the three basic rules of Pilates: shoulders down, pelvic floor eng ...

23
Jan
2024

Sport: Pilates method in 4 questions

1- Who invented the Pilates method? The Pilates method takes its name from its creator, Joseph Pilates, born in Germany in 1880. The inventor of this method practiced sports, including weightlifting, from the age of 14 to strengthen his weak constitution and health. He gained a deep understanding ...

08
Feb
2007

Gym, yoga or Pilates: how to choose the right exercise mat?

Choosing the mat based on its use To choose the right exercise mat, you must first select a model suited to your practice. Pilates mats, for example, are not the same as yoga and gym or fitness mats... Before buying your mat, ask yourself which postures or moves you will be performing and whether y ...

08
Aug
2024

The Zen Body: a gentle gym accessible to all

ated by the French Federation of Physical Education and Voluntary Gymnastics in 2014, Body Zen is inspired by calisthenics and other gentle gyms like Pilates and Feldenkrais. This gym borrows movements from no less than 6 different methods including dance gym, Pilates, yoga, Feldenkrais, qi gong ...

18
Aug
2022

Health: 5 Tips to Extend the Benefits of Vacation

yed active during your vacation, keep up the momentum by joining a club in the new school year! Whether you choose relaxing activities (like yoga or Pilates) or high-energy ones (such as aquagym or zumba), sports are an excellent way to extend the benefits of your vacation. Choose an activity you ...

28
Aug
2015

Back-to-school blues: 5 anti-depression tips

ct that is close to your heart is beneficial to overcome the seasonal blues. Back to school is a time for new activities, so why not sign up for a Pilates or boxing class, visit local exhibits, brush up on your English or discover the latest books? ...

05
Sep
2022

Recovery: what sport after a heart disease?

ities: treadmill, rowing machine, elliptical, and fitness classes... To ease back into exercise, start with gentle activities such as stretching and Pilates and get help from a coach to properly use the equipment and adjust the intensity of the exercises to your health condition. Good to know. Befo ...

27
Apr
2023

5 Tips for Budget-Friendly Exercise

trength training exercises at home. Thanks to free apps and content available on Netflix or YouTube, it's now very easy to practice fitness, cardio, Pilates, or general wellness exercises at home. To implement this first tip for affordable sports, you will still need to invest in a floor mat. This ...

21
May
2024

Footvolley: 5 Things to Know About This Amazing Beach Sport

ain like real athletes and maintain their reflexes, sense of balance, and flexibility by jogging on the sand, doing weight training, and practicing yoga or Pilates! Young Israelis are not the only ones who have been won over by this beach sport. Since the 2000s, local or international competitions ...

11
July
2024