Many people think if they just go to the gym and work out as hard as they can for “x” amount of time, burn “x” number of calories, then they’ll lose weight, fit into their favorite pair of jeans, and look and feel amazing. However, anytime you start an exercise program, it needs to be carefully planned and customized for YOUR body, or you’re risking an injury. For the lucky, an injury could result in just a couple of days of rest. But what if it happens again? What if the pain remains? You might find yourself asking, “What’s the point in exercising if I always hurt afterward?
Read MoreGolfers such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Annika Sorenstam have all turned to Pilates to keep their bodies in balance and improve performance on the course. So, why is Pilates an integral part to their training program? Let’s take a look at a couple of common errors made with the swing and how Pilates can help to correct them.
Read MoreTennis, like many sports, has a “movement bias,” meaning that you perform repetitive motions that are sport-specific. Because tennis is “one-sided, “one side of your body is worked more than the other. This creates muscle imbalances between your dominant and non-dominant side, which can lead to injuries.
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