Pilates is a fantastic way to build your personal strength, endurance, and flexibility. Of course, all that work is bound to make your muscles a little sore. Every time you try a new stretch or Pilates exercise, your muscles pull and strain themselves right to the limit and then need to build new, stronger muscle […]
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An often-referenced quote by Pilates creator Joseph Pilates states that “In 10 sessions, you’ll feel a difference. In 20 sessions, you’ll see a difference. In 30 sessions, you’ll have a whole new body.” And while this sounds absolutely wonderful, living in the Westwood area, we know it’s not quite that simple. While our health-conscious population […]
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Signing up for Pilates instruction is the first step towards a healthier you. At Sheppard Method Pilates, in Westwood, we want to support you every step of the way. We know you have questions about private instruction vs. group classes- Which is why we’ve created this easy guide to help you compare the benefits of […]
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Pilates is a phenomenal workout. It’s similar to yoga in that it can help you with your breathing, posture, balance, and flexibility. Where it differs, however, is that it focuses on the flow of your movement as opposed to the static moves of yoga. It has multiple health benefits, including: Increasing your flexibility Making you […]
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Sitting in Westwood traffic is the worst. It’s monotonous, time-consuming, and worst of all can make you feel like you’re wasting time that could be spent getting things done. This doesn’t have to be the case! For you multitaskers out there, your daily commute is a fantastic time and place to squeeze in a quick […]
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Rolling hills, blue skies, and picturesque paths — is it any wonder that Westwood, CA athletes love taking their training outdoors? If you’re a triathlete, you already know the importance of running, biking, and swimming to keep yourself competitive. Though it’s crucial to spend those sunny days outdoors training (and enjoying the view), it’s equally […]
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