Wimbledon is starting this week and we found out that Andy Murray is using Pilates to stay in shape after a gruelling season. The world No 3 pulled out of tournament in Basle because of a recurring back problem. But he revealed at the Paris Masters that he has been using Pilates, which he hopes will help him get through the final two tournament ...
Read moreYoga and Pilates are different disciplines. Pilates was developed relatively recently, but it shares something of the philosophy of yoga and many of the poses. In general, classes are based more around strength and flexibility, while yoga sessions can also include breathing exercises and elements of meditation. Yoga clothing and Pilates clothin ...
Read moreYoga and Pilates are, on face value, very similar. They both work the body and focus on core strength, balance and flexibility. However, even though some of the movements may look the same, they are actually used in different ways and to attain different goals. So what is yoga? Yoga is a simple process uniting the individual consciousness to th ...
Read morePilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the first half of the 20th century. He believed that mental and physical well-being were interrelated and so designed exercises to strengthen both the body and the mind. Pilates is a body conditioning routine which tones, strengthens and improves flexibility in the arms, legs, back, stomach and hips. T ...
Read moreThe Pedi Pul is an original piece of Joseph Pilates' equipment. However, it is an often neglected and even forgotten piece of equipment. The one pictured here is the original design that is not attached to the wall, now there are also pedi puls that are made to attach to the wall, and have a kidney shaped bottom which is to encourage the pro ...
Read moreYoga may have been around for a long time, but its popularity shows no sign of declining. Indeed, quite the opposite is true. More and more people around the world are switching onto the benefits of this form of exercise. Meanwhile, it's not only adults who are benefiting from slipping into their yoga clothing. Youngsters are also getting in on ...
Read moreHow are your New Year's resolutions going? On average only about 20% of us keep our resolutions and some of the biggest failures are around fitness. So what’s the secret to success? It’s not magic and it’s not rocket science. Here are some straightforward steps to make it easier. Make your goal achievable Not everyone can look like Liz Hurle ...
Read moreWellicious is proud to be showing at the Yoga & Pilates Conference in Kassel, Germany on 5th to 6th November 2011.The Yoga and Pilates Conference is held in Germany annually, and is dedicated to offering aspiring and committed yoga and Pilates practitioners advice, information and products for the variety of yoga and Pilates disciplines ava ...
Read morePilates has soared in popularity over recent times as more and more people switch on to the benefits it offers. You might be among the many individuals who dons Pilates clothing to get stuck into the pursuit. The discipline was founded in the early 20th century by the German Joseph Pilates. He originally called the activity contrology because h ...
Read moreBuying clothes can be a tricky business. Often you might have to make trade-offs between comfort and style. For example, selecting a pair of shoes for a party can present a dilemma. You are keen to look fantastic but you know that the items you really want would cause you considerable discomfort. Therefore, you have to choose between sacrificin ...
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