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Gym Equipment Explained: Calf Stretcher
Ever seen people step on this unique looking thing at the gym and wonder what the heck they are doing? The tool is called a Calf Stretcher and if you learn to use it, chances are you'll learn to love it as well.
What: A Calf Stretcher is a device that isolates the calf muscles.
You Asked: The Health Benefits of Pilates
I have received more than a few questions recently about Pilates like: Is Pilates good for weight loss? What are the health benefits of the practice? How to go about studying Pilates?
Why Is Flexibility Training Important?
You all know how much I love yoga and Pilates, and one of the reasons is the flexibility training. It is built right into many of the poses, moves and exercises. Ahhhh...stretching is so good for the muscles and the joints.
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The Pilates Reformer Will Reform You
I would say that the names of Pilates exercises and equipment are not really known for their poetry. Joe Pilates was German after all, so there's really a no nonsense approach to much of Pilates. My favorite factoid was that he referred to his work as Contrology.
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