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  • Learn The Pilates Back Support With Tanya Thompson

    Learn The Pilates Back Support With Tanya Thompson

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    Tanya Thompson
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    We all know the exercise called the ‘plank’ because we see it in so many magazines and videos. But what if I told you that in Pilates, we reverse the plank, and we call it a ‘Back Support’ because that is really what your body is doing, supporting the back of your body. In the…

  • Face Masks & Exercise – How To Stay Fit & Safe

    Face Masks & Exercise – How To Stay Fit & Safe

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    Pie Mulumba
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    Parks, gyms, and fitness centers are slowly reopening, and it’s no surprise that a lot of us are looking forward to breaking a sweat in an environment that isn’t your living room. However, with all things post-COVID, the world of fitness has changed, and it includes the use of face masks. We’re all still adjusting…

  • A Feel Good Pilates Side Stretch To Keep You Going

    A Feel Good Pilates Side Stretch To Keep You Going

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    We love working hard in our Pilates sessions at Pilates Unlimited, but we also love to embrace stretching as this holds such strong relaxation properties. Today we want to introduce you to a varied version of the Pilates ‘Mermaid’. There is something really soothing and special about stretching the muscles in your body, especially in…

  • Exercise Tips to Keep in Mind for A Vegan Diet

    Exercise Tips to Keep in Mind for A Vegan Diet

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    Deciding to change your lifestyle and adopt some healthy habits is arguably one of the most difficult things in life. However, once you do it, you’ll start noticing the benefits sooner rather than later. For instance, many people nowadays choose to adopt a vegan diet. Not only is such a decision beneficial for the environment…

  • Are you ready to tone your legs and tummy with the Pilates Teaser?

    Are you ready to tone your legs and tummy with the Pilates Teaser?

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    Tanya Thompson
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    In a previous article, we looked at an exercise that will prepare you for a Pilates Teaser. Today we look at the Pilates Teaser, and as stated before, it looks a lot easier to do than what it is. Get ready to do an intense exercise with a ‘ZEN FACE’. The Pilates Teaser The Pilates…

  • Fitness Industry Experts Discuss COVID-19 Impact On The Industry

    Fitness Industry Experts Discuss COVID-19 Impact On The Industry

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    Pie Mulumba
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    The coronavirus pandemic has affected a number of industries all over the globe, and that also includes the fitness world. Fitness industry experts spoke to Longevity Live on The Nielsen Network.  In this series called The Business of Health, they discussed what is happening in this industry, how their businesses are pivoting during COVID-19, addressing…

  • Pilates Plank: Are you ready to tone your arms and tummy?

    Pilates Plank: Are you ready to tone your arms and tummy?

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    Tanya Thompson
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    One of the most popular exercises that you will see in all magazines is the ‘Plank’. In Pilates, we call this the Front Support as the entire front of your body is supporting you. Front Support really does bring a lot of value to your exercise regime where it incorporates all the muscles in the…

  • 7 Surprising Ways Physical Exercise Supports Mental Health

    7 Surprising Ways Physical Exercise Supports Mental Health

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    Don’t get us wrong–toned arms and chiseled abs are an amazing benefit of working out regularly. But there are also plenty of reasons why getting physical doesn’t have to involve looking like a Marvel superhero. Chief among them: better mental health. You probably already know that exercise can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, but…

  • Back To The Gym: Get Fit And Stay Safe

    Back To The Gym: Get Fit And Stay Safe

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    Johane du Toit
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    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Across the world, gym lovers are looking forward to their gradual return to their…

  • Tanya Thompson Demonstrates How To Do The Pilates Roll Over At Home

    Tanya Thompson Demonstrates How To Do The Pilates Roll Over At Home

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    Tanya Thompson
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    Pilates is popular for improving your overall flexibility. You might find yourself putting your body in positions that it is not used to twisting itself into. It takes your body back to moving like a little child. Think of how a child plays. There is no thought or fear of what might go into spam,…