Pilates is unique method aimed to develop opposite extension, to engage deep muscles and to give the meaning what position the body occupies in space and how it should be for health. People live under the pressure of gravity, which inevitably compresses the internal structure of the body: muscles, joints, organs, bones. Axial extension is […]
I heard hundred stories from women after a cesarean section. The geography of my clients covers all continents, because many of them are members of diplomatic missions or embassy employees. The experience of every woman is incomparable to anyone else. Therefore, the process of rehab in each case will be individual. After caesarean section, doctors […]
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 […]
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 […]
