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PREVENT THE PUDGE CHALLENGE
Commandment #2: YOU NEED TO FUEL YOUR BODY We need food for energy – food is what fuels our body. Conversely, we tend to choose our food choices based on taste and convenience, not necessarily on how good they are for us. Equally important, we need to consider how many calories or “how much fuel”…
Read MorePREVENT THE PUDGE CHALLENGE
COMMANDMENT #1 YOU NEED TO EAT BREAKFAST I’m sure we have all heard the saying at one time or another that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. We all know that food is fuel and energy for our bodies, right? Without food we would spend the day in a fog, fighting off…
Read MoreHappy Feet
“Left foot, left foot, left foot, right. Feet in the morning, feet at night.” Recognize this famous children’s book? I was reading Dr. Seuss’s Foot Book to my son the other night before bed. It reminded me of how important our feet are to movement and how often we neglect them and their supportive musculature.…
Read MorePilates and Injury Prevention
Pilates is a series of exercises that strengthen the core and stabilizing muscles around the spine and joints. While the main focus is on the core, other areas such as the hips, glutes, legs, shoulders, and arms will also benefit. Pilates is a safe and effective form of exercise for all individuals and offers a…
Read MoreBenefits of Foam Rolling
One of the best things you can do for your body and mind is exercise. However, sometimes the repetitive motion, general wear and tear and poor postures can leave us feeling tight and sore. While stretching is a necessary and important component to physical fitness it only lengthens the healthy muscles and does not do…
Read MoreRefueling After Your Workout
What you put into your body post workout is just as important as the workout itself. Post exercise nutrients restore energy, repair and protect muscles. The body’s optimal time for refueling is termed the “metabolic window” and falls between 30-45 minutes after exercise. During this time your muscles are in their greatest state for nutrient…
Read MoreREAL men DO Pilates!
Joseph Pilates, a man, started this amazing system of training for soldiers during World War I. Pilates has been and continues to be an avenue of training for many professional athletes, dancers and recreational athletes. To name a few…….World Series Champion pitcher Curt Schilling, golf star Tiger Woods, The New Jersey Nets basketball team, actor John…
Read MoreRaising the barre!
One of the hottest trends in fitness are barre classes. Core Sports NYC Barre and Barre Bootcamp are a sure fire way to get in shape and have fun! Guaranteed you will leave feeling long and lean. Work is done at the ballet barre utilizing small isometric movements that work the muscles to fatigue. Muscles…
Read MoreAh…….the power of quinoa
Looking for something new to add to your grocery list? Try quinoa! Quinoa is a versatile and tasty seed! Quinoa is gluten-free and contains all 9 essential amino acids making it a complete protein. Great for those of us who do not eat a lot of animal protein. Quinoa can take the place of any…
Read MoreCore Stars
We all have hectic schedulesand trying to find the time to exercise can be a challenge. Janet Phillips of Canton, Michigan does not let her work and travel schedule interfere with taking care of herself. Janet has been a loyal client of Core Sport Pilates Fitness Studio for over 2 years. She was interested in…
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