Pilates
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The Core
Pilates is a progressive approach to modern-day fitness that incorporates strength training and flexibility through the mind-body connection. The primary focus of Pilates is to establish strength in the core of the body—the powerhouse by which all movement is initiated and supported. This ‘core’ can be loosely identified as your midsection.
Approximately 60% to 70% of the body’s musculature is located in this Core or midsection. The Pilates method develops a significantly strengthened core through specifically targeted movements, or exercises, incorporating the major “core” musculature groups including but not limited to; abdominals, back, gluteus and postural.
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Pilates
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Breath
A primary energy conductor for proper core health and fitness is the breath. Additionally, the spine initiates all healthy natural movements in the body and is the obvious vital conduit through which movement radiates. Mindful attention to proper consistent breathing techniques and practiced postural support of the spine are foundational aspects for obvious reasons.
Proper progression through the Pilates movements is imperative in order to establish a healthy pattern through movement. When practiced correctly, Pilates improves range of motion, builds body awareness and improves muscle tone.
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Pilates
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Rehabilitation
Pilates can even rehabilitate the body. Pilates can be rehabilitative for those with back, knee, hip, shoulder, or repetitive stress injuries. Healthy bodies also clearly benefit from this form of exercise. Pilates instructors apply modern exercise physiology and facilitate a mind-body connection to create one of the safest and most balanced forms of physical activity.
Based on the patterned progression of spinal movements, Pilates works with the physiology of our body creating a toned core without overdoing or creating injury in the body. Pilates addresses the body as a whole, helping to correct the body’s asymmetries. Pilates stretches muscles that are tight, while strengthening those that are long and weak. This brings the body into balance and can prevent future injury.
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Surprising
Fasting Benefits
For Body
And Mind
METABOLIC DISEASES
Intermittent Fasting (IF) can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
It also helps control blood sugar levels by reducing insulin resistance.
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
IF promotes heart health by improving blood pressure and reducing “bad” cholesterol levels in the body.
Intermittent fasting can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Fasting helps reduce inflammation and this can help with allergies, inflammatory disease, and autoimmune diseases.
BRAIN FUNCTION
Fasting improves blood flow to the brain, which means you get a better supply of oxygen.
The result? A maximally functioning brain. It can also prevent neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases.
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EIGHT
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
SLEEP
IMPROVED MOOD
HEALTHY HEART
REGULATED BLOOD SUGAR
IMPROVED MENTAL FUNCTION
RESTORED IMMUNE SYSTEM
STRESS RELIEF
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
MAINTAINING HEALTHY WEIGHT
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Seven
Science-Based
Health Benefits
Of Drinking
Enough Water
HELPS MAXIMIZE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTS ENERGY LEVELS AND BRAIN FUNCTION
MAY HELP PREVENT AND TREAT HEADACHES
MAY HELP RELIEVE CONSTIPATION
MAY HELP TREAT KIDNEY STONES
HELPS PREVENT HANGOVERS
CAN AID WEIGHT LOSS
(The human body comprises around 60% water. It’s commonly recommended that you drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day (the 8×8 rule)).
Source: Healthline.com
