The Benefits of Pilates in Combatting Sedentary Workdays It is no surprise that there is a long list of reasons why sitting all day is bad for your health and body. Luckily, Pilates can help ease the aches and pains caused by a sedentary work life. When you have no choice but to sit at […]
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Build Strong, Stable Shoulders with Help from Sheppard Method Pilates Building your shoulder muscles can help with range of motion, movement, posture, and creating a gorgeous shoulder silhouette. Pilates is a great choice for sculpting long, lean muscles, in class on the Reformer and on the mat. Most Pilates moves target multiple muscle groups at […]
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Pilates is scientifically proven to not only keep you physically healthy but mentally healthy as well. Pilates practice emphasizes the mind-body connection with focused breathing and gentle movement that helps improve mood through relaxation, stress reduction, and the release of endorphins. In turn, regular Pilates practice can show up off the mat, improving brain function, concentration, sleep […]
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Sports injuries can be emotionally and physically debilitating, and the road to recovery through physical therapy can often feel stressful. Pilates can be an integral holistic tool for rehabilitation and physical therapy that can help you recover from sports injuries while helping to prevent future injuries and address the emotional cost of becoming injured with […]
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Core strength is imperative when it comes to overall strength and health and the pelvic floor is considered the foundation of core strength. Your pelvic floor is made up of the muscles that support the bladder, rectum, and uterus—the internal organs of the pelvis. This muscle group is responsible for stabilizing your core, supporting your […]
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With various modern approaches to Pilates such as fusion classes becoming more and more popular, it can often be confusing to know what you may be getting into when signing up for a Pilates class. But what is the structure of a traditional Pilates class? At Sheppard Method Pilates of Westwood, we offer classical Pilates […]
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