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Have you been reading conflicting information about practicing Pilates while pregnant? FFC Pilates instructor Nicole Gibson breaks down the common myths surrounding the topic.
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FFC Union Station Pilates instructor Nicole Gibson shares her commentary on a great article from IDEA Health & Fitness Association. Article: The Science of Pilates: Research Update via IDEA Health & Fitness Association Article Summary: This article is from the…
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FFC Pilates instructor Nicole Gibson shares everything you need to know about Pilates before your first class and her thoughts on a Women’s Health article.
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Pilates gets a lot of hype – but it’s not all hooey! Check out these two articles that bust some common Pilates myths, and an instructor’s take on them.
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The constant quest for most Pilates instructors? To get men to do Pilates. And not just any men – but the manliest men ever created. Sure, hearing the occasional professional athlete dude brag about his recent “despite all odds” love…
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What is Pilates good for, anyway? Read on for 3 different situations perfect for Pilates.
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Not sure about Pilates? Check out this testimonial from a Pilates trainee about his trainer, FFC Old Town Pilates instructor Natasha T.
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Created by Joseph Pilates as a method of exercise to strengthen the body AND mind, Pilates has been growing rapidly in popularity since the early 20th century. Now practiced by fitness enthusiasts, those looking to overcome chronic pain and ailments…
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My journey to becoming a Pilates instructor started a little over four years ago. I was working as a personal trainer and found I really loved training runners. As a marathoner myself, I was familiar with the drive, determination, and…
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It’s no secret that Pilates and dance have a long history together. Although Joseph Pilates worked with and developed cross-training exercises specifically for many different types of athletes, including boxers, soldiers and circus performers, it was his relationship to ballet…
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