This short workout concentrates on the wonderful Side Clam, or Clamshell exercise and not only shows the basic version, but a number of variations to “up” the challenge and keep things interesting Named for the way your legs and hips resemble a clamshell when performing the movement, this exercise not only strengthens your buttocks, hips …
Side Plank is a full body exercise, and you’ll work your entire body just by holding a static side plank for 10 seconds – no matter what version (bent knee, top leg straight, or both legs straight) you are doing. Side Plank is like the Marmite of Pilates, but the benefits of side plank are …
Plantar Fasciitis is one the most common cause of heel pain. There are a variety of reasons why you might get Plantar Fasciitis but tight hamstrings, calves or Achilles tendon are major contributors. Rolling a tennis ball under the foot can certainly help relieve the pain, as can a number of Pilates exercises that help …
Pilates is known for helping people develop both strength and flexibility. The following set of Pilates stretches includes exercises that increase the flexibility of the back, shoulders, neck, front- of body, side of body, hamstrings, and hips The strength part of the stretch and strength equation is very important—it’s what helps maintain physical integrity and …
Many people and in particular, many horse riders and cyclists, moan about having tight hips. That makes sense, as spending a lot of time sitting means the hip flexors stay in a shortened position for longer than they should. Constricting the muscles in this way can make the hip flexors extremely tight, especially if the …
Many people and in particular, many horse riders and cyclists, moan about having tight hips. That makes sense, as spending a lot of time sitting means the hip flexors stay in a shortened position for longer than they should. Constricting the muscles in this way can make the hip flexors extremely tight, especially if the …
Have you ever had difficulty reaching up to the top shelf or had pain in your shoulder or upper arm when raising your arm to the side or overhead? Shoulder pain or tightness is common, affecting some 18 to 26 per cent of adults. The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints …
Lower back pain affects most people at some time in their lives. For some of us, lower back pain is no more than a simple ache that quickly improves, for others however, it can be a much longer-term problem. This video focusses on some Pilates exercises that can help reduce lower back pain. Around 29 …
If you suffer from hip pain, Pilates is an excellent way to remedy discomfort. The pain is often caused by issues with nearby muscles, ligaments or tendons, although hip pain can also be referred from the lower back. While it may be tempting to keep the area immobile, regularly practicing Pilates can decrease pain significantly. …
Strengthening the muscles that support the knee can help prevent the need for surgery, or in the event of an operation still being needed, help bring about a successful outcome to the operation. You don’t need to worry that working out will cause more knee damage or pain either. As long as your doctor says …