The Pilates RX Blog
Menopause: The 3 Stages and How To Achieve Results with Exercise and Feel Good!
How do you exercise effectively through the challenging stages of Menopause? Move though Menopause! In this blog, we will review the stages of Menopause and how to achieve results for weight management, improving metabolism, improving muscle tone, and improving bone mass. Consistent weekly exercise is an excellent way to avoid weight gain, tone muscles, and improve how you feel. Metabolism slows down beginning at the onset of perimenopause and significantly throughout postmenopause. To maintain or increase your metabolism the correct intensity and amount of cardiovascular and strength training is required. Declining estrogen levels reduce muscle tone and bone mass. Proper resistive training exercises are required to build muscle mass and strengthen bones. Specific aerobic exercise and resistive training can prevent the spiral effect of other symptoms occurring. Exercise is known to improve sleep, increase mental acuity, and reduce stress. These benefits will help avoid the domino effect of feeling unhealthy, fatigue, and pain. Consistent weekly exercise increases well being and energy throughout the day.
How To Pick Your Pregnancy Team: Support Roles during Pregnancy
Assembling your healthcare team is an important step to a healthy pregnancy & postpartum experience. But it can be confusing and overwhelming choosing which professionals would benefit you most. In this blog we hope to explain the roles of different specialists, as well as what to look for when trying to choose the best fit for you and your family.
Equipment Feature: The Pilates Chair
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Combat Sitting & Slouched Posture with Leg Pull Back
Want to learn an exercise that combats slouched, seated postures? Try leg pull back! Dr. Jess Forgione, PT breaks down the building blocks for this exercise & offers modifications for beginners.
Exercising During Pregnancy
We know there is a lot of information out there, so it can feel very overwhelming to try and figure out how to safely exercise in a way that is best for you & your baby throughout your pregnancy. Keep reading to learn about how much, what types, and considerations for exercise during pregnancy. Don’t miss this one!