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| hysterectomy for prolapse | 11/19/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I had a vaginal hysterectomy for prolapse on August 26, 2009. I had a cystocele and rectocele that ...
A: If your surgeon has cleared you to exercise you can start now, but do not start without his go ...
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| hysterectomy for prolapse | 11/19/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I had a vaginal hysterectomy for prolapse on August 26, 2009. I had a cystocele and rectocele that ...
A: Pilates is the perfect exercise for you after this surgery! With a strong focus on pelvic floor and ...
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| Pilates core exercises for stomach | 11/15/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I am a male of 55 years age. I have had a stent inserted in my right coronary in March 2007. Since ...
A: Getting back to physical fitness after illness is always beneficial. Pilates is a great way not ...
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| Pilates and blood pressure | 11/14/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am a 36-year old man with mitral valve prolapse. I take a low-dose blood pressure medication ...
A: I don't know where you read that Pilates is isometric, because it's not! In any movements you will ...
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| allegro sport vs IQ | 9/28/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I am NASM certified and Spin certified and want to eventually open up a pilates studio. I am ...
A: First, apologies for the late response, I have been away and without my computer. Congratulations ...
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| Abdominal hernia | 9/27/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I have a student who has a upper adominal hernia, where the hernia is trying to escape between the ...
A: First, the upper abdominal hernia is NOT by the breastbone, but around/under the diaphragm (which is ...
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| Pilates after total hip replacement | 9/25/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I'm looking for an instructor to help me put together a modified Pilates program. I'm 55, 5'5'' ...
A: Scary but all too familiar... I am actually in NYC teaching through the 15th of October. Email me ...
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| Pilates after total hip replacement | 9/24/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I'm looking for an instructor to help me put together a modified Pilates program. I'm 55, 5'5'' ...
A: Having worked with many post-hip replacement clients I can say that you are not the only one wanting ...
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| Pilates for Sports? | 8/12/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: Nuala (nice name) Is Pilates good for getting in shape for football and ice hockey? I might play ...
A: Pilates is a perfect programme to add to your sports specific preparation. Both the sports you ...
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| Tightening up | 8/12/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am a 50 year old guy. In spite of lifting weights and running, I am starting to sag. Is this ...
A: It sounds like your main concern is "sagging". You say that you are lifting weights and running but ...
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| pilates | 8/9/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I am confused. Is neutral spine the same as neutral pelvis?
A: Neutral Pelvis relates to the pelvic basin. A neutral alignment in this area would be different for ...
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| Pilates Certification | 8/4/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I have been a member of a fitness center since 2002 and regularly attended their Pilates classes. I ...
A: It is good that you decided to ask before jumping into a Pilates certification program. I suggest ...
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| fat ab | 8/1/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: It does not matter what my overall shape is, my ab is always fatty, even when I was very young. I ...
A: Let me start by saying that some women are just prone to a belly pooch. I have one, I have read ...
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| pilates modified for recovery from shoulder surgery | 7/20/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I had shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago, but would like to start exercising again as I would like to get ...
A: There are many Pilates exercises that can be performed without challenging the strength or stability ...
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| Thin with belly | 7/17/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am 16 years old. 5 Feet 10 inches, and 61 Kgs. (Underweight) I used to be 57. I joined gym , and ...
A: As a teenager you are not yat fully developed and your weight will likely distribute itself more ...
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| fat calves | 7/10/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am overall thin on my upper body, but I have huge calves. The only thing I heard to have slim ...
A: While some of your calf size is unfortunately due to genetics, there are certainly exercises you can ...
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| want slim calves | 7/10/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I am overall thin on my upper body, but I have huge calves. The only thing I heard to have slim ...
A: There is no easy answer to this, it is unfortunate, but there is no way to isolate weight loss - ...
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| RSD treatment | 7/1/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: My son was just diagnosed with RSD in his foot. I am wondering if you have suggestions for ...
A: Firstly let me apologise for the delay in my response. I did not realise you had responded to my ...
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| RSD treatment | 7/1/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: My son was just diagnosed with RSD in his foot. I am wondering if you have suggestions for ...
A: Funny how we deal with things. He is obviously a brave boy to put up with so much discomfort. If ...
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| RSD treatment | 6/30/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: My son was just diagnosed with RSD in his foot. I am wondering if you have suggestions for ...
A: You don't go into too much detail - was this the result of an accident of some kind? This is a ...
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| pilates exercises affecting labour | 5/30/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I would like to know your oppion on whether doing pilates before and during preganacy could have a ...
A: Pilates is fine without restriction to start before pregnancy and through the first trimester (in ...
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| lower back pain/ disc injury | 4/14/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I am a 20 year old and have been suffering with lower back over the past couple weeks (2-3). I used ...
A: Sorry to hear you have some health problems. Your story is quite involved. I would like to say ...
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| pilates exercise for upper body | 4/14/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: Can you please tell me the name of the pilates exercise where you push yourself off the ground a few ...
A: This is not a classical Pilates mat exercise (except as a variation on the push up where you hold ...
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| pilates and prolapse | 3/30/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I have a stage2 prolapse and want to avoid surgery which would involve a hysterectomy and repair. I ...
A: My first reaction is that if you are experiencing a positive reaction to the work then continue of ...
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| Some confusing questions. | 3/16/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: Respected Sir, I am working out very hard on my abs sections and want answers to some ...
A: It is difficult to spot reduce fat, your brain does not relate to that a good diet and balanced ...
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| Some confusing questions. | 3/16/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: Respected Sir, I am working out very hard on my abs sections and want answers to some ...
A: Firstly I need to tell you you cannot change fat to muscle. That would be like saying you can ...
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| Some confusing questions. | 3/16/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: Respected Sir, I am working out very hard on my abs sections and want answers to some ...
A: Regarding losing pounds from your midsection, the way to do that is by eating correctly. Here is a ...
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| Pilates and ab exercises | 3/11/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: Could you tell/describe me some Pilates excercises to improve my lower abdominals tone and shape. ...
A: This is a huge question. when you wrote "improve' your lower abdominals, I thought you meant, ...
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| Pilates and ab excercises | 3/11/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: Could you tell/describe me some Pilates excercises to improve my lower abdominals tone and shape. ...
A: I need to start by saying that there are no "lower" and "upper" abdominals. The abdominal muscles ...
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| hip replacement and pilates | 3/7/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I've been a life long exerciser, mostly running and free-weights the last 25 years. In my early ...
A: I have worked with many people before and after total hip replacement and they have all done ...
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| Stomach vacuums? | 3/4/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: Have you heard of this exercise? You suck in your gut and hold it,its supposed to help shrink your ...
A: Firstly well done for the changes you have made to your diet and exercise regime. Stomach vacuums ...
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| Pilates training | 3/4/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am new to Pilates. How can I tell if I have the right trainer, that is, whether she is qualified ...
A: A great question! First, you should always be able to ask about your teacher's qualifications. ...
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| scoliosis | 2/20/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: what do recommend for scoliosis?
A: This question is a bit broad to answer! How severe is the scoliosis, where is it,has it gotten ...
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| pilates and weight training | 2/16/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am fit and 50. I have a bowflex machine and have been doing weight training for several years. I ...
A: No, it is not counterproductive to do both, especially when creating strength around your joints is ...
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| Teacher Training | 2/10/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I have done all my teacher training so far with Pilates Insitute. I booked onto the Diploma course ...
A: I am sorry you had to find out we had all resigned as you did. but Multitrax did not want to make a ...
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| Opening a Studio | 2/1/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I am new to Pilates and love it! I was looking into opening a studio, but not instructing. The ...
A: For used Pilates equipment I would keep an eye on Craig's List in your community. That's really the ...
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| Gym Attire | 1/31/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: Should men wear underwear while working out at the gym, whehther it be cardio, a pilates class(or ...
A: Yes, it is crucial that men wear underwear when exercising. Why? From a health perspective you can ...
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| investigating becoming a pilates instructor | 1/22/2009 | Lynda Lippin |
Q: I started pilates a year ago and I'm thing about becoming a pilates instructor. I like the ...
A: OK, try Clare Dunphy for Peak Pilates ...
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| pilates | 1/17/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I've always heard that pilates should be done for 45 minutes to 1 hour, but I also see infomercials ...
A: Yes you are right that the majority of classes or personal training sessions in Pilates are ...
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| Pilates and lower back | 1/17/2009 | Nuala COOMBS |
Q: I have been doing free weight exercises for years which has never aggravated my condition but once ...
A: This is tricky without seeing you work or moving. However, my feeling is that the free weight work ...
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