Pilates Foam Roller, also known as a cylinder, is a great home sport equipment. There are models of different lengths (from 30 cm to 110 cm), different stiffnesses, different surface (from a smooth surface to a grooved, with different grooves and dumplings) and different materials (a foam of different quality, plastic and rubber). Before you […]
After the birth of a child, your life becomes different. And no one can predict how much it will change. My clients often say that their bodies after childbirth became bulky, and on the other hand sensations in their body became intuitive. Pregnancy and childbirth are different from anybody’s experience, even if a woman gives […]
The first mention of Chinese tea dates back to the period of 5,800 years ago. Tea is mentioned in the Shen Noon tractate “Trunks and Grasses” (“Shen Nun Bao Cao Jing”). According to one of the legends, Shen Nun tried various plants and observed their actions because he had a transparent stomach. Once he used […]
I also have days when, I think about exercising something like this: “What, again? Come on, I just did it yesterday!” or “well, let’s have a rest today”, or “that’s alright, let`s work out tomorrow”. But nevertheless, I usually train every day from year to year. So how to achieve regularity? Realize the value of […]
Anastasia Vekua is a personal Pilates trainer, Kyiv, certified in prenatal and postnatal programs. Now Anastasia is studying on the American two-year training program for pilates teachers – Lolita`s Legacy. The program was created by the student of Joseph Pilates himself – Lolita San Miguel. Higher education: Bachelor’s degree in Lviv State University of Physical […]
Today I`m answering to another frequent question “What time of the day is the best to work out?”. Here is the answer! If you are not a professional athlete, it is better to exercise any time you have, taking into account your daily biorhythms. The main thing to remember few rules that vary depending on […]
Is it worth talking about books that are not recommended for reading? – Of course, yes, so you can prevent someone from spending time, money or memory on the phone. From the publishers “charming intestine” came out the book “What hides the skin.” Yael Adler. So in the book the most unpleasant thing is that […]
As a Pilates trainer, I am asked different questions, and for some of them not everyone is ready to receive an answer. Usually, you need time to answer this question sincerely to yourself. What muscles are included in this exercise? What are we currently working on (shake, turn on, stretch)? – Naturally, the main thing […]
It is possible and necessary to train during the pregnancy, but only with the permission of the doctor. Contraindications to the lessons are: Any purulent processes; Feverish conditions; Acute and residual diseases of the pelvic organs; Thrombophlebitis; Early and late toxicosis; Inflammation of chronic diseases; Uterine bleeding; Abdominal pain of any kind; Low placenta previa […]
Today, there are many different types of fitness, each of which is interesting and effective in its own way. If you have never work out before, then of course you can get confused by so many different activities. The best algorithm of choice is as follows: Take a medical examination. This will help you to […]
