One of the main principals of the Pilates work is to develop a strong core or ‘core stability’. Joseph Pilates believed that this was essential to improve and maintain fitness, maximize rehabilitation programs, as well as achieving the best results in preventing injuries. This concept has now been validated by research. It is vital that core stability is …
Pilates for Older Adults
Older Adults, A Definition The definition of “older adult” varies, depending on different perspectives and purposes. Gerontologists ( people who study aging) traditionally focus on persons ages 60 years and older. Many older adults do not label themselves as ‘old’ even at advanced ages. The Changing Demographic The number of people in Australia aged 80 …
Pilates Principals
Industry Bridging to Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (2004), outlines the original Pilates Principals as; Concentration Focus into movements to make more refined, intense and effective. Mind body connection Control Ensure all movements are executed with focus, flow, precision and energy. The mind body creates the movement Centring All work must rotate around the …
History of Joseph H Pilates
History of Joseph H Pilates Information provided by Herman and Baker (2003-9) and A History of Joseph Hubertus Pilates (2001) inform us that Joseph Pilates was born in a small town outside Dusseldorf, Germany in 1883 and died in 1967 at age 83. As a child Joseph suffered from rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever. His …
Understanding Lumbar Discectomy
Cluett M.D.(2012) describes a discectomy as a surgery performed to remove the herniated disc from the spinal cord. When a disc herniation occur, a fragment of the normal spinal disc s dislodged. This may press against the spinal cord or the nerves around the spinal cord. This pressure causes the symptoms that are associated with …
Denitta Morris
Denitta Morris has a fitness industry background and has been teaching in the industry for over 25 years. Her qualifications include… Diploma of Sports Studies Advanced Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction Denitta has worked as a Group Fitness instructor teaching classes of all types – she has worked for TAFE as a facilitator in the …
