Health and Holidays! Here we are, holiday season is upon us! What a fantastic time of year to see family and friends and perhaps have a few extra days away from work or a regular schedule. Some people plan months in advance, some, just days and some only moments! But all for the same goal, to have FUN and relax! So, how does 'health' mix in with holidays? Although holidays [...]
Oxygen is what we all need to partner with every function of our body. During Pilates, using our breath, deeply and efficiently, we stimulate the organs especially the heart. This cycle them stimulates the circulation and carries oxygenated blood throughout our body. By focusing on an intentional breath, we also allow the process of expelling the waste product, carbon dioxide, which then cleanses our system. With time, focused breathing during [...]
At Oxygen Pilates we are here to support your overall health and well-being. One of the ways we do this is by offering the best available products that work alongside your fitness goals. When our muscles contract or tighten our body uses calcium, so when the opposite happens, our muscles try to relax or release tension, magnesium is used. Many of us can have a deficiency in magnesium and so [...]
How to make your mum feel appreciated and loved, what better way then the gift of health and time for herself. Treat your mum to some great Pilates classes at Oxygen with a beautiful pamper kit. ( included lavender or lemongrass oil, paleo bars, Nuun rehydration, and more. The (6 for 5 ) deal. For your mum we want to offer you buying 6 classes but only paying for 5. [...]
I’ve got an injury, how can I work through it? The truth is, we will all encounter some type of injury, soreness or pain while exercising, and personally I would prefer getting an injury from a great workout rather than suffering an injury as a result of being stiff and sedentary. We just have to learn to listen to our bodies so we can continue to exercise safely. To stay strong and injury-free, you might [...]
1.Builds Muscle in Your Entire Body I am realizing more and more as I age how maintaining good muscle tone is important to over all health. As we age our bones become more frail and there fore need more stability so we need to maintain the muscle mass by doing exercises like squats to help this. Squats obviously help to build your leg muscles (including your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves), [...]
Who feels like running a marathon while they are pregnant! NO ONE!Although you may not feel like running a marathon, most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. The level of exercise recommended will depend, in part, on your level of pre-pregnancy fitness. Benefits of Exercising During Pregnancy No doubt about it, exercise is a big plus for both you and your baby (if complications don't limit your ability [...]
Breathing When was the last time you actually took a moment and took a good breath? What is breathing anyway? Breathing (or respiration, or ventilation) is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, mostly by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide. Well that is the basic function of the lungs to exchange Oxygen with the carbon Dioxide. But what does it do for our bodies? When we [...]
Great Legs! Do you ever feel your legs are just not holding you up like you want them to? Muscle imbalances and poor joint functioning can lead to both acute and chronic injuries. Improper functioning of the leg mechanisms can lead to poor performance in athletics. Proper Alignment of the Legs! The proper alignment of the legs is with your hips balanced over your knees over your ankles. Toes should [...]
It can be hard to take a good long look at ourselves, determine what we want and then set realistic goals – sound right? Well I think it is. It feels like life is moving so quickly that just getting through each day the best we can for our children, ourselves and work commitments feels like a goal in itself. But there must be more we want for ourselves, health, [...]
