Connected

Welcome to Connected. Your up-to-date Pilates information center written by the staff at Mindful Movements. The following articles focus on events and classes, improved techniques, body and mind, as well as home sessions. Our goal is to educate you on how to connect your body to work smarter, not harder — achieving improved physical, mental, and spiritual health.

5 Myths About Pilates

5 Common Myths About Pilates There are many misconceptions about what Pilates is and who Pilates is for. Pilates is a broad word for what pilates can mean for you and your lifestyle goals. Pilates can and should be part of a healthy lifestyle, whether you practice regularly or use it as a small part of your weekly fitness routine. Personally, everything I do in my fitness routine is based off the Pilates principles. Some common myths about Pilates. 1. Pilates Is For Woman and DancersPilates was originally developed by a man, Joseph Pilates, who devoloped his program for a […]

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Fitness For Men: Recapturing the Past or Preparing For The Future? – Mike Stone

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Proteins: Just the Facts

An on-going series by Julie R. Ervin, MS in Biology. ‘It starts with your diet and then to your exercise… you have to make the right decisions as a consumer and learn about carbs and proteins as well as watching your portion control, and from there you have to stay active as much as possible’. — Apolo Ohno If you look at most snacks that cater to health-conscious consumers, you’ll see that many advertise a high protein content. Does the type of protein matter? Is more always better? Figure 1: Proteins are long chains of amino acids that have been […]

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