Pilates Blog

Fall Fitness

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:38:12 +0000

As the leaves change color and the temperature cools, it can be tempting to take a break from the fitness routine that was so easy when the days were long and sunny. But before you choose to curl up on the couch instead of breaking a sweat, consider this: come December, do you really want to spend another New Year’s Eve vowing to get in shape? Why wait until January to get fit when you have beautiful scenery, fresh air, and cooler temperatures for outdoor exercise right now?

Fall is a great time to try new and different forms of exercise. Try hiking or biking in a local park where you can see all the leaves changing color, or exercising while you watch the fall premieres of your favorite shows. You can even get the whole family involved: play touch football at the local park, try canoeing at a nearby lake, or even get together in the backyard for some “competitive” leave raking! Fall is also a great time to find local fitness events, like races and family fun runs, that can motivate you to stay in shape. It’s also the perfect time to sign up for that fitness class you’ve always wanted to take– whether it’s swing dancing, Zumba, or a new level of Pilates– because many classes start at the beginning of fall.

For things to do in the Howard County area, try the Family Turkey Waddle, a one mile fun run on November 12 at the J. Arthur Community Center. Or for a different sort of challenge, try the Howard County Striders Turkey Trot 10K, a prediction run on Thanksgiving morning where you start the race whenever you want and try to finish as close to 11 A.M. as possible. For a cycling challenge, check out the Howard County Double Cross on- and off-road biking events on November 13 and 20. Howard County Recreation and Parks also offers some great suggestions for hiking trails along the C&O Canal and the Appalachian Trail. Local favorite Centennial Lake also offers great opportunities to rent a canoe and check out the beautiful scenery, or you can take the family pumpkin picking at Clark’s Elioak Farm!

With so much available to do this fall, how could anyone stay indoors? Try any of these fun fall activities, along with your Pilates class, and enjoy the season and stay in shape!

Pippa and Pilates

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:15:43 +0000

Originally posted on MailOnline on May 18th, 2011.

Ever since Pippa Middleton glided confidently down the aisle of Westminster Abbey holding Catherine’s train, the world has been fixated.

More specifically, her toned figure has been one of the hottest Royal Wedding talking points since the event last month.

Now Pippa has revealed that the secret to her great shape is weekly Pilates sessions.

The brunette attends classes at a small studio in Parson’s Green near her London apartment.

Miss Middleton claims the exercise has helped improve her core stability and posture – which explains her elongated frame and natural poise on the big day.

The 27-year-old hailed the studio a ‘weekly necessity’.

In a testimonial on the fitness centre’s website,she wrote: ‘As someone who is always ‘on the go’, Pilates has been a wonderful escape from my busy lifestyle in London.

Miss Middleton also reveals that the routines help her relax – a useful tool for calming pre-wedding nerves.

She wrote: ‘Whether it’s 7am in the morning or 7pm at night I always leave feeling calm, refreshed and invigorated.

‘Over the past few months I have noticed a huge difference in my core strength and posture and couldn’t recommend Margot more highly as an instructor.

‘From breathing techniques, muscle toning to overall flexibility and relaxation, my Pilates sessions have become something of a weekly necessity that keeps me fit, happy and energised.’

The party planner, who works for her parents’ company Party Pieces, has always been a fan of exercise, gaining a sports scholarship at exclusive boarding school Marlborough College.

While Pilates is a great way to tone it doesn’t get the heart rate going so she teams the classes with regular cardio workouts including swimming, jogging, tennis and skiing.

Credible Pilates Instructors

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:57:30 +0000

Pilates is definitely a hot word and trendy form of exercise– the number of Pilates instructors has increased astronomically in the last few years. It is important must bear in mind the necessity of having credible and properly trained instructors. Find out about your instructors background: make sure that they have proper training/ certification from a recognized training program and most importantly experience.

To read about our highly qualified and wonderful Pilates instructors, go to http://www.lindaspilatescenter.com/instructors.html.