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| Pilates core exercises for stomach | 11/15/2009 |
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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| allegro sport vs IQ | 9/28/2009 |
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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| Pilates for Sports? | 8/12/2009 |
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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| pilates | 8/9/2009 |
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 modified for recovery from shoulder surgery | 7/20/2009 |
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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| want slim calves | 7/10/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| lower back pain/ disc injury | 4/14/2009 |
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 and prolapse | 3/30/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Pilates and ab exercises | 3/11/2009 |
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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| Stomach vacuums? | 3/4/2009 |
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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| Teacher Training | 2/10/2009 |
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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| pilates | 1/17/2009 |
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 |
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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| Slipped disc and Pilates Exercises | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am a trainee Pilates teacher and would like to know what exercises are not to be used if a client ...
A: It is very common that as a Pilates teacher you will have clients call on you for help who have ...
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| herineted disc | 11/21/2008 |
Q: my back specialist recommended me topilates classes,to get rid of my problem of herinated disc.pl ...
A: My thinking is that your specialist wants you to engage in an exercise regime that will help you to ...
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| teaching pilates | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i'm the director of my own school in italy I would like to know a qualified pilates teacher in ...
A: I have a very good friend and colleague who runs courses throughout Italy and has her studio in ...
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| pregnant | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to do reformer exercises when pregnant, as long as your not on you back for too long
A: This is a common question from Pilates teachers. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology ...
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| pilates | 10/9/2008 |
Q: when lying on your tummy descibe 2 safety precautions to protect your lower back? and while ...
A: Safety for the Low back Lying in prone (on our tummy) is often challenging for clients, not only do ...
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| Pilates machine | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to purchase a pilates machine, but I am on a budget. Is there a good machine I can ...
A: I am assuming by Pilates machine you mean a Reformer, the piece that has a moving carriage with ...
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| which Pilate chair? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Which Pilate chair is strong and durable? There are so many...and from different company. Please let ...
A: It can be confusing when considering which product to buy. To answer your question, all Pilates ...
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