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The Fitness Machine That Shook Up My Pilates Routine for the Better

December 16, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Fitness, for, Machine, My, Pilates, Routine:, Shook, That, The, Up

Photo: Power Plate I’m taking an exercise class at Moving Strength, a boutique Pilates studio in New York City, and, well, I’m struggling. My body feels like it’s buzzing with electricity. My triceps are burning, my quads are shaking, and my heart rate is growing quicker. Don’t get me wrong—this isn’t my first time trying the core-strengthening workout; I’m actually a Pilates devotee. But most of the time, I know what I’m getting when I take a class. I expect the Hundred series and some Reformer-supported leg circles. Now, my…

What’s The Difference Between Yoga and Pilates?

July 12, 2016 Srijitaand, between, Difference, Pilates, The, What's, Yoga

Yoga may have a bigger fan following right now, but with celebrity Pilates teachers like Yasmin Karachiwala who trains Bollywood’s best – Pilates, too, is rising in popularity. A question that constantly pops up among fitness newbies is whether they should take Yoga or Pilates. Both improve muscular and postural strength, increase flexibility and reduce stress. So what’s the difference? Yoga vs Pilates: The Breakdown 1. According to Vesna Pericevic Jacob of Vesna’s Wellness, “The main difference between Pilates and Yoga is in the core essence of the two. Yoga…

Pilates Exercises: 9 Reasons You Need to Roll Out Your Mat

July 8, 2016 Srijita9, exercises, Mat, Need, Out, Pilates, reasons, Roll, to, You, Your

“The beauty of Pilates is that each exercise can be toned up or toned down, each can be done by a beginner or an expert,” says Vesna Pericevic Jacob of Vesna’s Wellness, Delhi. Really, Pilates has something to offer people of all ages and levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes. It may sound intimidating, but once you give it a go, there’s no going back. “It’s flexibility and strength all rolled into one powerfully dynamic workout. You basically use your own flexibility and your own strength…