http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/improving-mobility.php Pilates Exercises Pilates can be an effective exercise method for people with MS or walking disabilities to improve their balance, leg strength and walking ability. However, before you start practicing pilates and using pilates equipment (known as a reformer), you should consider some guidelines that will help improve your pilates experience and prevent risk of injury. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:57:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/improving-mobility.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/core-strength-exercises.php Pilates Exercises One of the most popular forms of exercises today is Pilates, which was created by Joseph Pilates. It places an emphasis on the total balance of the development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and the awareness of being able to support efficient, graceful movement. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:51:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/core-strength-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/advanced-pilates-exercises.php Pilates Exercises One example of an advanced Pilates exercise is the Shoulder Bridge. It requires great strength from the abdominal muscles as well as the hamstrings as they stabilize your lifted pelvis against movement of an extended leg. The skills and the core strength that are needed to do an exercise like the Shoulder Bridge can be done gradually in stages. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:34:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/advanced-pilates-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/intermediate-exercises.php Pilates Exercises Now that you have become an intermediate Pilates exerciser, it is time to move on to new challenges. Are you ready to workout with an exercise ball? The exercise ball is designed for intermediate level clients and will challenge you stability, control, and strength. You will need a 65 cm ball to do the following exercises. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:27:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/intermediate-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/for-men.php Pilates Exercises Pilates is a comprehensive workout from head-to-toe. However, it has often been misidentified as a woman's exercise. It may surprise you that Pilates was created for men originally. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:15:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/for-men.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/beginners-pilates.php Pilates Exercises Pilates is one of the fastest trends in fitness exercise programs today. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:02:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/beginners-pilates.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/pilates-back-exercises.php Pilates Exercises Most people, regardless of age and physical activity level, can benefit form Pilates exercise programs. These programs not only have amazing health benefits, but also increase self-confidence and over all well-being. Why do Pilates exercise programs have such amazing benefits for back pain and other health conditions? Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:31:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/pilates-back-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/pilates-basics.php Pilates Exercises Pilates basics are designed around helping you to get stronger, more flexible and even to have improved coordination. Pilates also uses specific sequential breathing methods combined with intense concentration on a specific body part to create an effective exercise routine. These are the basics of Pilates. With Pilates, one of the very first things you will need to learn is to focus on the "powerhouse" or the core of your body. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:24:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/pilates/pilates-basics.php