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What is Pilates? History, techniques and benefits

Pilates is lately one of the most frequent fitness, practiced by common people or celebrities. It is an exercise system that helps on improving muscle strength, flexibility and body awareness. It also helps on breathing, balance and coordination of the body. There are a series of controlled movements performed on the floor or on specially resistance apparatus like the Cadillac, the Spine Corrector, Wunda chair, Reformer and Ladder Barrel.

Pilates is different from jogging, cardio exercises is more a resistance exercise. The key elements of this discipline are spinal alignment and core muscle strength. During your exercises your instructor will teach you to concentrate deeply on your core muscles (abdomen, hips, pelvis and spine), on your breath and on the quality of the movements. All is about “contrology” called by Joseph Pilates, a total control and coordination of body, spirit and mind.

Pilates history

Pilates was created in 1920s, in Germany by the physical trainer Joseph Pilates. Pilates first was practiced by soldiers returning from war to heal their pains and strengthen their bodies. According to Joseph mind and physical health are closely related.

Victoria’s Secret Angels diet and workout secrets

Victoria’s Secret is the largest and the most famous American retailer of lingerie and swimwear. Everyone knows this brand and their models. The last ones are known for their beauty, their fitted body and some of them have an Angel status.

Seeing them in the catwalk you wonder how they keep that body, is just genetic or an intensive diet and workout plan? The answer is both of them.

It’s not enough just the genetic, you have to work hard to be healthy, pretty and in good shape. They eat usually a low fat diet and high in protein to keep their muscles and loose fat. They eat 5 times a day including snacks, no processed foods, just organic fruit, vegetables and of course a lot of water.

Get ready for spring with these diet tips

You are enthusiastic that spring has come but are you ready to uncover those extra pounds you get in winter? You are conscious that in winter you pass the limits and now you have to work hard to be fit and ready for warm weather.

Don’t worry there is no need of big sacrifices, just make few changes in your daily nutrition and lifestyle. Here are some diet tips to follow to be ready for spring:

1. Pay attention to snacks

Snacks are very important to be part of your daily nutrition. Eating them between your meals twice a day, they help keeping your energy levels consistent. Snacks control your appetite by preventing being so hungry and reach then for unhealthy junk food. Saks are included by dietitians in diet menu to lose weight. But be careful what you choose for snack. A snack should have about 100 calories. Instead of ice-cream, chips opt for yogurt, whole grain crackers or fruits. They are low in calories and satisfy your hunger.