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Practising Yoga or Pilates with Sore Wrists.
In the age of constant smart phone use, raising young children or having a full-time job that requires the use of your hands, it’s not surprising that your wrists can hold you back when practising Yoga or Pilates. Repetitive strain can cause tension and pain in the flexor and extensor muscles that course along the…
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VIDEO: Can you sit up from a lying down position? Introducing the Pilates Full Roll-up
The Pilates Full Roll Up exercise is a great way to test how strong your core strength is and the degree of flexion you have in your spine. Dr. Blessyl explains the proper way to do this exercise and how to modify with simple equipment. If you found this video useful, you can find more…
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Work Vs. Passion
Tonight, I watched a childhood friend of mine dance in Geometrix’s show called ” Work Vs. Passion: The Dynamic Struggle between necessity and desire”. And the theme of the show was loaded with the message: “listen to your heart “. It featured a student and a doctor who repressed their desire to dance because of the practical…
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Hibernating Athletes, Follow These Spring Tune Up Tips!
The season of spring not only wakes up hibernating animals from their slumber, but hibernating athletes as well. The rise in temperature brings out more people being physically active outdoors. This is a wonderful thing, but please take this word of advice: Although your mind may feel that your body is as fit as it…
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