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 […]
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 […]
In modern society, it is naturally to neglect sleep. You can postpone your sleep, but not work or study. You are being imposed that sleeping a lot is kind of laziness. So if you want to be successful you need to get up at 4:30 or 5:00 a.m. A lot of well-known personalities, politicians and […]
Running around rarely makes sense. Especially for women it can be even harmful. And book “Rushing woman`s syndrome: The impact of a Never-Ending To-Do list and How to stay healthy in todays busy world” by Libbu Weaver will help you to understand how to break out of the stressful wheel of life. For whom the […]
When I train, I work mostly by cueing and very rarely by demonstration. And often it causes surprise: “What? You will not do with us? You will not show?” Of course, I will show if something I can`t explain in words and images or, if quite difficult exercise. But in most cases the answer is […]
When people say they do not have enough time, I often do not believe them. And, as practice shows, I’m doing the right thing! Every person has the same 168 hours every week. And all people with absolutely different stories are divided into two categories: they know how to use their free time or not, […]
