THE ART OF PILATES INSTRUCTION

THE ART OF PILATES INSTRUCTION

Teaching is a skill — it can make all the difference to the inspiration; breathing life or indifference into commitments. In my experience, there are two fundamental parts to teaching; ‘Reading the individual’ and ‘instruction’.

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WORKING TOWARD A SMARTER BODY

WORKING TOWARD A SMARTER BODY

These days strength and fitness regimes are primarily based on weights and repetition or by distance. It is important to note that although these progressions increase strength and endurance respectively, it does not necessarily increase the intelligence of ones’ body. In short — being fit does not mean the body is intelligent.

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Christmas Aliens; Exercise & Moderation

Christmas Aliens; Exercise & Moderation

We have officially entered the twilight zone of debauchery. Yes — I’m talking about Christmas season. When work colleagues, friends and family are all part of a cunning plan to debunk everything you have worked so hard for through the year. It is the only month in the year when healthy eating and exercise regiments are traded in favour of excess eating and drinking in forms of work, social and family commitments.

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PILATES & WHITEWATER

PILATES & WHITEWATER

Of late I have been obsessing over my new found passion — whitewater kayaking. One might mistake its overtaken my love for Pilates, however this couldn’t be further from the truth. If anything it reaffirms my belief in the value of the Pilates method as a formidable strength training program that is intelligent and transferable.

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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS — Pilates’ 6 Principles

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS — Pilates’ 6 Principles

Sometimes as teachers we become so engrossed in the practice of teaching and training, we take for granted we started the same way — as a beginner. We forget precepts were prescribed and drilled into our practice as opposed to them miraculously appearing in our work and practice.

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Pilates and the ELEPHANT in the room

Pilates and the ELEPHANT in the room

The popularity of Pilates has given rise to a market that is flooded with poorly trained instructors. With organisations in the business of making money opposed to maintaining the integrity of the Pilates method — certifications are fast becoming a matter of convenience and mediocrity.

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EXERCISE - VITALITY vs VANITY

EXERCISE - VITALITY vs VANITY

Is looking good more marketable than feeling good?

When did fitness become all about abs and (very little) lycra? Speaking as someone from the fitness industry, this stereotype really grates. Especially when it advocates the least important benefit of exercise.

 

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