When we talk about core training, everyone assumes we’re talking about the front abdominals – the six pack. And if you do Pilates, you’ve heard of the transversus abdominals and maybe the pelvic floor too. However, the core really refers to the entire trunk of the body, and this means the sides and the back […]
As Pilates teachers at Pilates BodyTree, our knowledge about movement has always been peppered with basic anatomy and biomechanics – what muscles should be doing what actions, and how to strengthen and mobilize the right muscles in order to get your body performing at its most efficient. It’s a continuous learning journey, and it is […]
How many of us are aware that ankle mobility is crucial to the musculoskeletal health of our body? Until I started Pilates on a regular basis, I didn’t pay much attention to my feet. Most often, this is the case with a lot of people too. Here I will highlight a specific motion of the ankle – […]
Quite a number of female clients I teach have hyperlordosis at the lower back. What is hyperlordosis? Our spine has natural curves and at the lumbar region the curve is known as lordosis. Hyperlordosis is when the curve is exaggerated as shown below: A person with such a lower back would have a standing posture […]