Teaching Pilates to Men - an observation

I’ve been teaching Pilates for well over a decade now and I have to say I love teaching men. That’s not to say it’s an easy sell. At CoreWorks only about 12% of our clients are men. A common perception is that Pilates isn’t “hard” enough or they don’t sweat when they do it.

Exercise, Pilates, MotivationHeather O'DonnellDecember 2, 2018CoreWorks Pilates and Physiotherpay studioJoseph Pilates, Men, Male Exercies, Exercise, Pilates, Strength, Strength training

Autoimmune diseases and Pilates

Many studies demonstrate the positive effects of exercise on people living with an autoimmune disease. These can include increased energy, reduced fatigue, reduced anxiety and depression, reduced inflammation, improvement in sleep quality, and an overall reduction in pain…Pilates can promote well-being and improved quality of life in those suffering from autoimmune disorders.

Pilates, Motivation, ExerciseHeather O'DonnellNovember 2, 2018Coreworks Pilates and Physiotherapy Studioautoimmune, Pam Ferguson, CoreWorks, CoreWorks Pilates and Physiotherapy Studio, Pilates, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, RA, Arthritis, Lyme Disease, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn's disease

Managing arthritic pain with exercise, especially Pilates

Equipment Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for people with severe Osteoarthritis because a lot of the work we do is partial weight bearing, (lying down) and the compressional forces that exist when you are standing, are not there.