The Cadillac: Looking for fun ways to do Pilates
July 21, 2010 by kikaygurl
Filed under Equipment, Fitness, Pain Relief, Weight Loss
When I was a kid I would often hang from a tree branch in our front lawn imagining myself a gymnast or a circus performer. I would use the metal bar on the double-deck bed and do as many flips as I could until my arms would go numb or, when out on the playground, [...]
The Allegro Reformer takes Pilates to a whole new level
July 20, 2010 by kikaygurl
Filed under Equipment, Fitness, Pain Relief
I have only tried Pilates thrice since I became a Fitness First member if only to find out why some people get hooked on it. Body Balance/yoga classes being offered at the gym remain one of my favorites, along with Retro, Latin and Body Jam. Only last year has Pilates Ball beeen included in the [...]
Treadmill blues: To purchase or not?
On rainy days, I do wish I have a treadmill at home so I could get my daily 20-minute cardio high. Fitness First is but 15 minutes away from my home but the street where I live gets flooded easily. This is so frustrating for me as I have made it a point to never, [...]