From the monthly archives: June 2011
Neutral Spine, Exercise and a Dead Bug
It is recommended by many physical therapists and instructors that the ability to hold a neutral spine position, when performing certain exercises is very beneficial in terms of rehabilitation and reinforcing good patterns of movement. This is very commonly emphasized in a supine position (lying on your [...]
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Continue Reading →“Neutral Spine” is a very commonly used term within the ‘Pilates’ world but do you know exactly what it is and just how useful is it ?
The spine consists of the 7 vertebrae (bones) of the neck (cervical vertebrae), the 12 vertebrae of the upper back (ribcage or thoracic vertebrae), the 5 vertebrae [...]
Continue Reading →Many people turn to Pilates as an aid to helping or coping with back pain but just how useful is it and what are the common causes for back pain ?
Most people I have met who suffer from back pain usually express a single incident at which he or she ‘put their back [...]
Continue Reading →Firstly the short answer is there is no such thing as the best type of stretch. However, there are different types of stretching and each is considered to be beneficial for a specific reason. Herein lies the answer. Specificity. As with all things in regard to physical exercise the first thing is that we should [...]
Continue Reading →Connective tissue provides physiological support vital to health. It provides structure, support, shape and nourishment. Connective tissue is everywhere made up of cells and fibers of collagen and elastin in ligaments, tendons, muscle fascia and dermis of the skin. The key aspect here is that the connective tissue has [...]
Continue Reading →The M6 Keymodule uses a motorized device with two adjustable rollers and a controlled suction mechanism. The repetition of gently folding and unfolding of the skin mobilizes deep tissue or fascia, decreasing the thickness of the fat layer while increasing blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Excess fluids and metabolites are eliminated and the connective [...]
Continue Reading →The Cellu M6 Keymodule was developed by LPG Systems as a method of acting on the connective tissue of the body. Application of the Cellu M6 is commonly known as Endermologie and/or Lipomassage.
Endermologie is a technology developed in France designed as a medical treatment for pain and muscle spasms. Patients who experienced Endermologie [...]
Continue Reading →I am very excited to announce the arrival of the Bodyworks Health Blog ! This is designed to give visitors and members a more streamlined and dynamic experience though a ‘Community Based’ interactive blog concerned with everything about Health, Fitness, Exercise and Diet. This is Community driven – meaning that members register to participate [...]
Continue Reading →The Kettlebells are here ! Yippee ! Introducing the kettlebell workout at Bodyworks. Find out why the kettlebell is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise equipment on the planet. Some one told me last week that they were used in the last Rocky movie …? Not sure about that one [...]
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