Houston Healthy Living Blog

Many seem to have the wrong perception of Pilates, these classes are not just used by women Pilates are super for men too it allows you to work your entire body. Men often underestimate the Pilates classes until they walk out of their first class drenched in sweat. I...

It is of utmost importance that all people should maintain or increase their current level of physical activity. The same goes for pregnant women. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) states that although there is no reason pregnant women should...

It goes without saying that the health of your heart is essential to you living a long life. However, millions of people every day engage in bad habits that sabotage their heart health. The sad part is that most of these people know what they are doing is bad for...

When you begin a resistance program from an untrained starting point, your body responds quickly resulting in noticeable gains. In order to see long-termg gains, however, it is necessary to alter your training so the body continues to adapt to changes in stimuli. This...

Pilates-integrated Physical Therapy is an excellent choice to prepare yourself for surgery as well as help you recover after  surgery.  The stronger you are going into surgery, the easier you will find your post surgical Physical Therapy. Pilates focuses on postural...

Bridging the patient from Physical Therapy to an active lifestyle within that person’s capabilities may be the most challenging step in the public health model, especially for those with chronic conditions. However, the Physical Therapist is the one professional most...

There has been a growing resurgence in the Pilates movement the past decade and I am often asked “What is Pilates?” The best way to describe Pilates is to describe the underlying principles. Pilates, described as “a thinking way of moving,” is a controlled exercise...

Pilates is effective at preventing injuries through involving muscles in the hips, back, core, abdominal, and pelvics. Pilates helps to develop better posture, flexibility, and body symmetry while challenging your core strength.   Pilates exercises do not require...