FineForm Pilates - Newport Beach



	FEB 18, 2008 - Battling the Bulge of a Formerly Pregnant Belly
	During pregnancy, as the abdominal muscles stretch to accommodate the growing fetus, the most superficial abs — the rectus abdominis, or six-pack muscles — can split down the middle like a pants seam. This is a good thing because it allows room for the growing baby, says Cynthia Neville, director of women's health rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. But when the split is too wide, exceeding 2 to 3 centimeters, it creates instability in the abdomen, trunk and pelvis. Read the full article here.


	JAN 23, 2008 - The Good News About Strength Training
	People often think strength training is difficult, demanding and less beneficial than cardio workout. But strength training should not be missed or delayed since it is essential for well-balanced and better fitness results. If you feel that strength training with or without equipment is not your type, then consider Pilates or yoga. These exercises will give you training benefits like core stability, strength improvement, toning, balance and flexibility. A list of good things about strength training should encourage you to start incorporating it into your workout or inspire you to continue your existing program. It has numerous benefits….click here to read the rest of the article.


	DEC 27, 2007 - Restoring Flexibility at 70
	Joan Esterline Lafuze, a former athlete and fitness enthusiast, noticed that she was losing flexibility with age. Things like standing up took longer and putting pants on became more difficult. She turned to pilates for help, and that has made all the difference… Read the whole article from the Indianapolis Star.

	DEC 23, 2007 - Olypian Sprinter Sanya Richards Does Pilates


	Sanya Richards, already a Olympic gold medalist and world champion at 400 meters, mixes in pliates while training for next summer’s games. Here is a link to the LA Times interview with Sanya.

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