Modern Pilates is based on the original works of German-born Joseph Pilates who designed a series of exercises that uses both mental and physical techniques to condition the body. His methods were used primarily by dancers, however, in recent years these methods have been introduced into the health and fitness industry.
Modern Pilates training programmes are ideal for personal trainers, physiotherapists, health professionals, experienced group exercise teachers and Pilates enthusiasts.
Many things have changed since Joseph Pilates first developed his techniques. We believe that our training programmes brings his techniques into the 21st Century by combining his principles with all the latest research and knowledge we have about fitness, exercise and core stability.
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The origins of Tai Chi are vague although many scholars will credit Chang San-feng of the Sung Dynasty (960 – 1278) with the development of Tai Chi in the twelfth century. Then again other scholars will claim that he lived in the thirteenth or even the sixteenth century.
It is said that he had two important predecessors, one of these was the Indian monk named Ta Mo who came to China to practice meditation and is credited for developing the Shoalin exercises which in a way are similar to some of the Tai Chi movements and these exercises were developed for the physically degenerated monks of the Shoalin Temple to strengthen their bodies so that they could be a more secure temple for the soul.
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Everyone who practices tai chi agrees that the increased flexibility is one of its great attributes. Many of these benefits are consistent with many other forms of low-impact exercises, with the added benefit of focus on improved posture, balance and alignment.
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Sickle cell anemia is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a "C."
Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the centre. They move easily through your blood vessels. Red blood cells contain the protein haemoglobin.This iron-rich protein gives blood its red colour and carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
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Every one should take drugs to lower their blood pressure and to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, claims expert professor Malcolm Law. Professor law also stated that even people who do not have high blood pressure should take drugs to cut these stroke and heart attack risks, and his claims were supported by a London based experts stating any one aged fifty five and over should take drugs to lower their blood pressure.
The stroke association warned the drugs could have side effects, which I believe reflects the views of many people in the UK. Every one is different and surly the first method to lower blood pressure should be life style change! what is happening in that persons life that is creating high blood pressure. Could it be stress, diet lack of exercise or an emotional disturbance that has impacted in that persons life.
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A recent study has revealed remarkable results in helping women with
breast cancer overcome depression. The system on test was Restorative
Yoga and the study that lasted for ten weeks enabled the participants to
develop positive emotions such as peace and calmness in comparison to
the control group.The study involved forty four women with breast cancer who were placed in one
of two groups. Thirty four percent of them were already having treatment for cancer.
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