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| hysterectomy for prolapse | 11/19/2009 |
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 |
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 and blood pressure | 11/14/2009 |
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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| Abdominal hernia | 9/27/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Tightening up | 8/12/2009 |
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 Certification | 8/4/2009 |
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 |
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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| Thin with belly | 7/17/2009 |
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 |
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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| pilates exercises affecting labour | 5/30/2009 |
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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| pilates exercise for upper body | 4/14/2009 |
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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| 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: 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 excercises | 3/11/2009 |
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 |
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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| Pilates training | 3/4/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Opening a Studio | 2/1/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Q: I have a couple of questions. Is it necessary to do pilates for 45 minutes or 1 hour to get results? ...
A: While even 20-30 minutes of exercise is better than nothing, I find that anything under 30 minutes ...
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| investigating becoming a pilates instructor | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I started pilates a year ago and I'm thing about becoming a pilates instructor. I like the ...
A: I am listing what I consider to be 3 of the top Pilates certification programs in the US who have ...
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| cant feel exercises working stomache or thighs | 1/14/2009 |
Q: i have been doing pilates for about two months and was wandering when doing the stomache exercises ...
A: It sounds to me like you are either doing the exercises at home with a book or dvd or are in large ...
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| Pilates | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Can men wear a t-shirt with shorts to pilates class?
A: To be blunt, it depends on the shorts. Not too short, not too many pockets, no belts. Make sure ...
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| Peak for a Balanced Body User | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have been teaching on Balanced Body equipment for some time and recently had the opportunity to ...
A: First, you don't need to brace the Peak jump board (that's a BB thing only). Just screw it in and ...
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| IM=X Pilates | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I was interested in opening an IM=X Pilates studio, but saw that you were not impressed with their ...
A: I think you have some of my answer already based on the fact that IM=X was so keen on getting you ...
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| injury | 12/7/2008 |
Q: injury affected pelvis, including separation of pubic bone. currently rotated, back left pelvis ...
A: First, have you seen a doctor for this injury? It sounds like you could use some physical therapy ...
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| 2 cervical discal hernias | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have been a pilates instructor for 4 years. I have a client: 34 yr old Female 2 ...
A: First, have you seen her since the first session? How did she feel? That will give you some basis ...
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| reformers | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have just started taking pilates classes on the Stott V2 Max Reformer. I love it and am thinking ...
A: Balanced Body sells an Allegro reformer with tower for $3695 ...
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| Best Reformer to Purchase | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My husband and I both love our pilates private training and want to purchase a reformer. If size ...
A: My number one reformer would be the Balanced Body Studio reformer with Revo foot/spring bar (that's ...
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| Reformer and Pregnancy | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to do the jump board on the Reformer equipment during pregnancy?
A: First, no exercise should be done without your doctor's approval. Given that, most reformer ...
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| pilates instructor training - physical requirements | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I've been taking Pilates for about a year now, and have benefited from and enjoyed it so much that ...
A: I am glad you love Pilates enough to want to teach! It truly is a great form of exercise. I can't ...
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| how to start pilates instruction? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I'm accounting, but I feel ready to change my profession and be a Pilates instructor. Since I was ...
A: I would first approach any pilates studios, gyms, yoga studios, spas, and fitness studios in your ...
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| Spastic pelvic floor syndrome? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could give me some information on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. I'm a 27 ...
A: As you have learned, the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are quite important, but most people don't even ...
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| stomach fat | 6/23/2008 |
Q: if you develop a wrinkle in the middle of the lower stomach are you losing belly fat? ANSWER: Dear ...
A: You need to do some basic abdominal exercises to tone those muscles. Pilates will help as well. ...
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| stomach fat | 6/22/2008 |
Q: if you develop a wrinkle in the middle of the lower stomach are you losing belly fat?
A: If you are losing weight and not doing any exercise then when you lose the fat the excess skin will ...
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| Pilates | 6/18/2008 |
Q: i am Pilates student. I would like to know different equipment and mat exercises to be given to a ...
A: Are you a Pilates client or a teacher training student? If a client, you should be with a teacher ...
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| Exercise drawbacks | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if high-intensity exercise is really better for you than low-intensity? It seems ...
A: First, let me ask you a question. Which is more newsworthy, someone having a heart attack while ...
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| poor posture and muscle tightness | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Ever since I was a child ive had a very poor posture: rounded upper spine and forward shoulders. ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are in discomfort and I commend you for writing in to see what you can ...
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| Reformers. | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I recently started looking for a reformer to have at home so I could do more often what i have ...
A: The Allegro is just fine! I had several in my studio and you can do all the same exercises on it as ...
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| pelvic floor | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Lynda, Hi! Referring to the answers you gave me on 3/11 and 3/13, here are a couple of follow up ...
A: 1. Standing in spin is good; it should help strengthen. 2. A towel folded and placed under hips ...
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| Thank you for your referral! | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Linda- I am the owner of Body Mind and Soul Pilates in Chatham, NJ, and have read your answers ...
A: When I did a web search for Pilates in the Elizabethtown area and saw what you specialize in I knew ...
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| pelvic floor muscles | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I am 48 and have 6 children, all vaginal birhts. After the last delivery I began to experience ...
A: Without being too harsh my experiences with IM=X pilates have been all bad. I have retrained ...
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| pelvic floor muscles | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am 48 and have 6 children, all vaginal birhts. After the last delivery I began to experience ...
A: You brought a number of things up that are definitely affecting your pelvic floor strength. Before I ...
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| pelvic floor muscles | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am 48 and have 6 children, all vaginal birhts. After the last delivery I began to experience ...
A: Your situation is, unfortunately, all too common. First, some basics... Lie on your back with your ...
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| Lessons vs owning a reformer | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I've been taking private and duet pilates lessons twice a week for about 4 months. Because of the ...
A: I've been doing/teaching Pilates for close to 20 years and my workouts on my own still pale in ...
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| herniated disc | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a pretty bad herniated disc in my lower back. Having surgery is the last thing on my mind. ...
A: I assume you are doing some form of physical therapy for the disc? I have had great success with ...
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| exercising after pilates | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have just started pilates and was wondering if i should exercise after at the gym? either running ...
A: It partially depends on whether you are doing equipment or mat Pilates, and on whether you are doing ...
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| shoulder injuries | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Greetings. I am a 22 year old female, and my right shoulder has always been very easy to ...
A: You definitely need to begin gently strengthening your shoulders, chest, upper back, and arms to ...
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| Los Angeles Pilates Studios - experience with back injuries | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am 35 years old and suffered debilitating pain from a herniated disc about 8 years ago which once ...
A: As you well know not all Pilates is equal and badly taught Pilates could definitely make things ...
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| exercise and running and weights | 12/27/2007 |
Q: i have a flat behind... will running and exercise/weights make it stick out more.. or will it just ...
A: Exercise generally should help build and tone your butt, giving you more bulk and definition. Try ...
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| Pilates | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Which do you feel is a better workout, the Reformer vs. The Stamin Studio Barre workout? Thanks a ...
A: To start at the end of your question, the MVe chair is amazing. I own two and work with ...
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| leg | 11/5/2007 |
Q: "ok funny story i was putting my hands in my pant pockets and always my left leg thigh go snap snap ...
A: Joints can crackle, do not worry unless you feel pain after. But with all the lacrosse and running ...
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| Pre- and Post-C-section Pilates and BB IQ questions | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I'm about 14 weeks pregnant and will have my 3rd C-section near the end of March 2008. Thanks to 2 ...
A: The IQ reformer is great and will hold up. Balanced Body sells only great quality equipment and ...
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| Herniated Disk and Pilates | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I am 35 and in good shape. I had successful herniated disk surgery 1.5 years ago and have done ...
A: Yes, you need to modify your pilates routine given your back history. If you are doing a group ...
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| pilates sessions | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how many times a week should someone do pilates in order to see results? Thanks
A: It partially depends on whether you do other forms of exercise. If you are an avid exerciser then ...
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| Keeping my vaganal area tighter. | 7/16/2007 |
Q: My viginia seems to be getting looser as my boyfrined and I have sex. He also has been noticing that ...
A: Like all other muscles of the body your pelvic floor muscles also need to be exercised. Here are ...
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| tight lower body | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Every part of my lower body is tight. Pelvis, hamstrings , claves quads etc. I have been told that ...
A: You're welcome again! You need to do both. The Pilates will help, but you need to do extra ...
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| tight lower body | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Every part of my lower body is tight. Pelvis, hamstrings , claves quads etc. I have been told that ...
A: You're welcome and thanks for following up. Regarding the stretches, please look at the other two ...
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| tight lower body | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Every part of my lower body is tight. Pelvis, hamstrings , claves quads etc. I have been told that ...
A: The answer to your question lies in your statements, "i have tried stretching which initially makes ...
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| Flexibility | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am 14 and i noticed you are a pilates golf trainer, so i am looking for one thing. shoulder turn. ...
A: Better shoulder turn is crucial for your golf swing and requires great stability and mobility in the ...
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| Pilates Equipment | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have recently decided to buy a pilates machine and am wondering if you have any advice as to what ...
A: In your price range the best piece would be the Balanced Body Allegro Sport Reformer ...
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| hernia and pilates | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I've recently been told l have a inguinal hernia. After seeing a specialist and been told there's ...
A: The problem in Pilates lies in your technique. If you tend to bear down and really tighten your abs ...
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| pilates during pregnancy | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions. First, is it safe for pregnant women to do pilates on a machine? Also, ...
A: Sorry I missed that. Pilates will help keep you toned during pregnancy and strengthen all the ...
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| pilates during pregnancy | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions. First, is it safe for pregnant women to do pilates on a machine? Also, ...
A: Equipment Pilates is completely safe during pregnancy, provided that you work with a teacher who ...
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| info. on golf specific reformer work | 6/6/2007 |
Q: After rehabbing an old hip flexor injury with a certified Pilates trainer using an Allegro reformer, ...
A: You can order through the PhysicalMind Institute ...
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| info. on golf specific reformer work | 6/3/2007 |
Q: After rehabbing an old hip flexor injury with a certified Pilates trainer using an Allegro reformer, ...
A: My friend Mike Wright wrote a book for the PhysicalMind Institute on Golf Pilates for Pilates ...
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| core abdominal excersises | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a severe neck injury where C1 and C2 slip in a scissor motion pinching my spinal cord ...
A: One of the great lies about abdominal exercise is that it all must be done by lifting your ...
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| Rebounding injury? | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Last year, I purchased a rebounder – not yours. I wanted to determine if I actually wanted one ...
A: I personally do not sell the Pilates rebounder, so no offense taken there :-). I think your problem ...
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| Exercise | 5/11/2007 |
Q: If I have about 45 mins to an hour at least 5 days a week, what is the best way to split the time to ...
A: Your grandkids should be proud. 3 days a week I would do about 25-35 minutes of cardio and 20-25 ...
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| IQ BALANCED BODY | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I am interested in the BALANCED BODY - IQ reformer and i have SOME questions: 1) I know the Allegro ...
A: Balanced Body makes great equipment and they do not put things out on the market which will not ...
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| Shoulder Dysplasia | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have shoulder dysplasia, is there certain exercises i should be doing & certain ones i should stay ...
A: Exercise is great for you to keep the shoulder mobile and prevent more degeneration. Since ...
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| Rebound exercise | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Is it true that people can lose 150 calories by doing rebound exercise for 2 minutes? What if I ...
A: While it would be lovely if that were true, it isn't. That would mean that in 20 minutes you would ...
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| choosing a reformer | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I'm shopping for a reformer and I am wondering about the CALM Studio Reformer. What is your opinion ...
A: I went and took a look at the CALM reformer and in my opinion it is not comparable to a good ...
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| Pilates and strength training on consecutive days? | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I know you are supposed to rest for a day in between strength training (for me, this means lifting ...
A: Generally you want at least 48 hours in between weight workouts (which usually works out to skipping ...
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| Are there modified pilates positions? | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I had to look up what an anterior tilt is. I think that this may be my situation. I remember that ...
A: Assuming that you have no back or spine problems, the pelvic tilt as you describe it is very common ...
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| Are there modified pilates positions? | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I worked with an instructor a few years ago who told me that my pelvic bone was naturally rotated ...
A: Before I can answer you question I just need a clarification--which pelvic bone is rotated forward ...
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| pilates | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I'm a pilates begginer how does palites work.
A: The Pilates method of exercise (originally called Contrology) was invented by a man named Joseph ...
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| pilates | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I am a 38 year old female, who recently lost 52 pounds.I still have about 25 to go. My problem is my ...
A: Pilates will definitely help tone your abdominal muscles. You should also do some cardio every day ...
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| Pilates for Addiction Recovery? | 12/22/2006 |
Q: That is too funny that you know and have already been in contact with Suzanne! I'm a newbie ...
A: You're very welcome! Have you read my article on Pre/Post Operative Pilates Training for Total ...
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| Pilates for Addiction Recovery? | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I am a writer currently working on assignment for Pilates Style Magazine. I’m hoping you can help me ...
A: There is some research on the value of exercise generally in substance abuse treatment. Since there ...
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| I need to know if this is Possible? | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I've been Noticing My GirlFriend's Vaginal Area getting a little Larger Lately, to the Point where I ...
A: YES it is actually common among female athletes & exercisers and I have heard of this many times. ...
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| body shape | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Over the summer I noticed that one side of my body is fatter than the other side. It did not used to ...
A: Do not be freaked out--we are all like that! Nobody is exactly symmetrical from one side to the ...
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| build abs | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I heard that exercising without getting sore for 2 days is better than nothing, but not good enough. ...
A: It sounds to me like you want to get stronger without actually feeling your muscles working, and ...
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| pilates | 11/20/2006 |
Q: i cant seem to let my abs do any of the work. + any advice
A: Most of us have very tight neck and shoulders for a variety of reasons. One problem is that since ...
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| Flexibility | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old, and am quite flexible (although never a gymnist or similar). I find that my ...
A: A few things to think about regarding your abs-- 1. They are not just front to back muscles, but in ...
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| pilates reformer reccomendations | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Are any of these lower to mid-priced reformers worth buying? I see some from Allegro and Aero for ...
A: Your instincts are right here. Any reformer with bungees instead of springs will not provide enough ...
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