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[21 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 2,525 views]
Whats Is Pilates?

This is an exercise system that is focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility, and helping to prevent injury. It was developed in the 1920s by Joseph H. Pilates, who was a physical trainer and founder of The New York Pilates Studio®. It involves a series of controlled movements that engage both your body and mind. It was initially created for rehabilitation, but was later adopted by dancers and athletes and is now utilized by millions. The primary focus is on awareness of the spine, proper breathing, …

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[14 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 394 views]
Muscle Info – Chest

The Pectorial Muscle or either of the two large chest muscles (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor), that assist in movements of the shoulder and upper arm. This is a major muscle and one which is often too frequently trained. A classic exercise for it is the bench press and a more old fashioned on is the press-up.

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[8 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 309 views]
Jazz up your circuit

Circuit training is as popular now as ever, and is great for use in outdoor personal training programmes for all abilities. Here are a few tips. Play some games, tag for example as a warm-up. Change the format, don’t get stuck in a rut, circuits can be linear, circular, diamonds or what ever shape you fancy. Make best use of body weight, add some pulses (very small repetitive movements). Double up, back to back squats or face to face sit-ups. Make best use of the great outdoors, fresh air, even …

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[4 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 387 views]
Muscle Info – Triceps

The triceps muscle extends (straightens) the elbow. Its full name is the triceps brachii. It can be felt as the tense muscle in the back of the upper arm while doing push-ups. The Triceps can be strengthened using weight and resistance exercises. One common one would be the Tricep Dip.

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[4 Nov 2009 | One Comment | 687 views]

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