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Create Lasting Change by Lifting Heavy Weights (and doing Pilates)
The photo on the left was taken in November of 2014 at the height of my professional ballroom dancing career. The photo on the right was taken in March 2020, one day before a global shutdown that would spark a chain of events leading me to make some major changes in my life. It started…
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What is Pilates?
Pilates is an exercise system that was originally developed by German-born Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century as a rehabilitative system called “Contrology”. It consisted of 34 mat exercises designed to strengthen the body from the core (often called the “Powerhouse”) outward. During WW1, Joseph Pilates was interned as a German “enemy alien” on…
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The Role of Protein in Body Composition and How to Increase Your Intake
If you’re working to improve your body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing body fat, getting enough protein in your diet is essential. But how much is enough? A popular guideline is the “1 gram of protein per pound of body weight” (1g/lb) rule, but this is not a hard and fast scientific requirement. …
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