How do I clean a pilates bodyband from sticking to itself?

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

frustratedpurple asked: I have a pilates bodyband that I need to clean. Right now it’s sticking to itself and I’m really annoyed cause I have to stop the DVD, unstick it, and then continue again. I have to do this repeatedly through the exercise. Thank you for all your answers

Is there an alternative to Pilates with the same results?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Sandra asked: Hello. I’m trying to find a good cardio workout that provides the same benefits of Pilates…but isn’t actually Pilates. In my body shaping class at school, we did Pilates so much that I wanted to kill Joseph Pilates (and the person who thought of Windsor Pilates as well). Is there anything I can [...]

Flexibility and Bikram Yoga?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

number_n asked: I just started going for Bikram Yoga and have done two classes. I realized I am not flexible at all and even have to bend my knees to touch my toes! Before this I did not do any form of exercise. I plan to go for 3 classes a week. [...]

When I try to do boat pose in yoga I cannot straighten my legs because they shake uncontrollably. Why?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

tuxedosoda asked: I would rate my yoga experience as intermediate. I work out (either cardio or strength) five days per week. I can touch my toes with straight legs, so I don’t think flexibility is a problem. I think I’m a very healthy person, so why can’t I straighten my legs during this exercise without [...]

What kind of discipline is Yoga? how does it improve your health and your physical condition?

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Popocatepetl asked: I am willing to start making some exercise, but i cannot make my mind if i should try yoga or go to a gym.
I have never done any sport, i’m bad with that, and i believe i have not a good physical condition, altougth i’m not fat or anything like that.
I am just [...]