Start Your Pilates Journey at Our Westwood Pilates Studio Curious about joining a Pilates studio for the first time but don’t know what to expect? At Sheppard Method Pilates in Westwood, we can help you prepare for your first class so you can alleviate any apprehension and get the most out of your Pilates practice […]
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Ask any woman who has undergone it, and they’ll tell you that menopause is no walk in the park! At the onset of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, women are 25% more likely to experience a decline in mental and physical health due to the various hormonal and physical changes our bodies go through during this […]
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Pilates Classes Can Help Back Pain Sufferers in Westwood Studies have shown that back pain affects at least 80% of the population at some point, with 26% of U.S. adults suffering from low back pain at any given time. Rather than treating your chronic back pain with painkillers, back pain is completely treatable and preventable […]
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Pilates for Weight Loss in Westwood Pilates is traditionally a low-impact form of strength and resistance training that focuses on small movements to build muscle with a specific focus on the core. Pilates also incorporates stretching and breathwork to lengthen and tone muscles and promote overall wellness. Though Pilates can also be considered cardioexercise when […]
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Because regular Pilates practice is so beneficial to various aspects of health and wellness, a common question is what Pilates “counts” as, when it comes to type of exercise. To answer the age old question of whether Pilates is considered cardio or strength training, the answer is: yes, to both, but it depends! While Pilates […]
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How Pilates Can Increase Strength and Stability Pilates is a great addition to any fitness lover’s training regimen. Although the focus of Pilates is on the core muscles, it also helps to strengthen and stabilize all of the muscle groups. Pilates requires students to train not only their body but their breath and mind, as […]
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