First tip for the busy women: start to get the habit of working out.
This first tip is the most important one, because it makes you think about how vital is the habit of exercising. Whenever I feel like skipping my Pilates, cardio or stretching routines, I immediately think about how happy I feel when I don’t have to struggle to put my tight jeans on. Not only that I have experienced the sense of well-being by exercising, but I have inspired busy women like me that they are worth the effort to hit the gym. All my clients are busy hard-working women; they had managed to include Pilates in their hectic schedules! When they can’t make it for...
Read MoreThe average women’s way to stay fit and beautiful.
Working from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, getting home, fixing dinner and taking care of your family is the average routine that most women have on a daily basis. I have heard so many times from my female clients the same complains ” Mariela I don’t have time to commit to exercise, and when I have the time I don’t have the energy to exercise!” I include myself in this group of hard-working women. Some days I am so exhausted that I have to think twice before lying on the Reformer and start my Pilates routines, but once I start, I feel that I am worth the effort! Remember that...
Read MoreWhat do you do to prevent the bad effects from sitting all day long?
Since computers and remote controls for every item in the house have become part of our lives, we are more sedentary. We sit for at least eight to nine hours everyday. Think about all the activities that you do in the sitting position. Your neck, your shoulders, your lower back, your hips and knees suffer in this position. What can you do to prevent the cascade of muscular-skeletal misalignment? Very simple,take frequent breaks throughout the day,at least every hour and a half. Walk around, move your arms doing circles, move your head from side to side, breathing deeply, do it for at least...
Read MoreHave you tested your balance lately?
The aging process affects not only your external appearance but also your brain function. Balance and coordination diminish as we age. In order to keep your brain alert you need to practice everyday drills to maintain your balance and coordination. How do you train your brain ? I instruct my clients to do simple and easy tasks on one leg always alternating sides. For example: brush your teeth on one leg and switch, brush your hair on one leg and switch,and so on. Another simple exercise is: standing in front of a mirror raising one foot off the ground (either with your leg straight or bent)...
Read MoreDo you understand how muscle memory works?
Muscle memory is key in any activity that you do, either in common daily activities or in your fitness routines. But what does it mean? Muscle memory is when you train your muscles and your brain to work at unison. It takes focusing in order to build the connection between your brain and your body. Can anyone develop muscle memory? Yes, regardless of your fitness level anyone can achieve the level of concentration that is required to build up muscle memory.Learning by repetitions, reinforcing your concentration in every movement. What are the advantages? As soon as you develop your muscle...
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