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Pilates - A quick review....
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany, the UK and the USA. As of 2005, there were 11 million people practicing the discipline regularly.
Pilates called his method Contrology, because he believed that his method uses the mind to control the muscles.[1] Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps to not only build flexibility, but also strength, endurance, and coordination in the legs, abdominals, arms and back.
Purpose of Many Pilates Exercises
- Improve Blood Circulation
- Reduce Heart Strain
- Develop the Lungs
- Stretch the Muscles, Increase Flexibility
- Develop Minor Muscles to Strengthen Major Muscles
- Perfect Posture
- Gain a Sturdy Body and Sound Mind
- Coordinate the Mind, Body, and Spirit
- Happiness and Relaxation
Difference between pilates and yoga?
Perhaps the stock answer to the question of the difference between Pilates and Yoga is that Yoga is more relaxing and spiritual while Pilates is more focused on the core and control.
So, what is the difference? Well, it is true Pilates does have more abdominal work. Pilates also has more shoulder work when you add in the work on the equipment (the equipment itself is a difference). Additionally, Pilates has the side leg series for the gluteus/bottom. Yoga has some poses/asanas one does not find in Pilates as well. Yoga has more balancing exercises and often ends with a relaxation pose.
Finally, the breathing is very different. Students who practice both often find it confusing at first. Pilates moves the diaphragm by using lateral thoracic breathing – moving the ribcage out to the sides of the room like an accordion as one inhales and stitching the ribs together as one exhales. Pilates also usually has the breath go in through the nose and out through the mouth. Yoga uses more of a belly breathing with an inhale into the belly and both breathes are done through the nose.
Zumba !!
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what Zumba is all about! Zumba class is a blast and we promises to have you sweating within the first 10 minutes. It’s an effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. NO dance or fitness experience required. You won’t even know you’re working out! For more information about Zumba, go to http://www.zumba.com/en-US/about/
Monday @ 10:30am, Wednesday @ 9:15am and Friday @ 7:30pm
All-Levels Core Strength Vinyasa Flow Yoga
This fun, flowing, fitness-centric class uses accessible yoga poses and practical solutions to build flexibility and strength and energize you from the inside out.
Monday @ 9:15am and Wedneday @ 10:30 am
Power Yoga
Power Yoga is designed to produce heat and sweat through a series of sequential poses linked together by breath. Burn calories, tone, strengthen & cleanse your body while clearing your mind & leave yourself with a sense of accomplishment & empowerment. Classes will challenge you to step to your edge and unlock your potential while bringing clarity to your body, mind and soul!
Power Yoga – Wednesday @ 8:15pm and Saturday @ 9:00am
www.balancedfitnessstudio.com
Ph: (604) 537-6457
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