Side Stabilization Exercises for Pilates
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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Today I’m sharing a video of the basic “Side Kick” series from Pilates mat work exercises that mostly anyone can do.
Fitness Saturday: Injury Prevention, 101
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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Take some time to be sensible in your workouts. Never sacrifice good form for more intensity. People get injured when doing exercise for various reasons. Here is a list of some of the most common causes and how to avoid them during exercise.
Breath and Bodily Housecleaning
If we make the habit of breathing conscious, we can start to feel how the diaphragm works and how the action of breathing affects the way we use our other core muscles.
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Swimming: Style and Substance
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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All exercise releases endorphins, which help stave off depression, but swimming relaxes and rejuvenates in a way that feels more like a great yoga class.
A Bicycle Built for You and Exercises for a Better Ride
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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Riding a bike is one of the most popular pastimes for recreation. Here are five easy stretches and exercises to help keep your muscles loose and posture aligned.
VIDEO: Tennis for Fitness and Fun
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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While many people play well into their prime, tennis can be strenuous to the body, especially the knees and shoulders. It is wise to include pre- and post-game stretches and exercises. In today’s post, I am including a video of some targeted stretches and core exercises that will help get your body game-ready.
Golfing for Pleasure, Not Pain
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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Golf as a sport has a lot of things going for it — it involves walking outside in the fresh air, it is moderate in intensity, and it requires balance, flexibility, concentration and skill. To help prepare your body for the game of golf and reduce the negative effects, I recommend these warm-ups before playing.
Summer Arms in One Month — Part 2
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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Last week we learned a great strengthening routine to tone and sculpt the shoulder area of your arms. This week, we will focus on the front and back of your arms, namely your biceps and triceps.
Get Summer Arms in One Month
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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The shape and tone of your arms really begins with your shoulders —specifically, your deltoid muscles.
VIDEO: Pre- or Post-Exercise Stretching Routine
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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This post is part of our series of Fitness Saturday exercises, workouts, and expert tips appropriate to women in the second half of life. Jonathan Urla, a certified advanced health and fitness specialist, shares a video of stretches and exercises that are perfect for warming up or cooling down.
The Benefits of an Exercise Practice Steeped in Routine and Focus
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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When practicing how to skillfully master your body, whether through dance, Pilates, yoga, or any intelligent system of exercise, apply a “qualitative” focus. Practice consistently over time and you can truly begin to transform the way you look, feel, and perform.
Need Motivation to Exercise — Get Specific
The creators of the new National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) decided that people should stop thinking of exercise, and instead think of moving around more. That’s nice, however telling people that any physical activity counts for exercise makes people think that everyday living is exercise.
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What’s Age Got to Do With It? Workouts for Women Over 40
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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Age is not the primary factor in the choice of an exercise. The level of fitness and flexibility, absence of injury, and experience with the type of exercise are much more important.
Stretching With A Yoga Strap
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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There is nothing like giving your body a good stretch. However, sometimes it is not easy to stretch your muscles adequately or safely just by holding different positions. This is why I teach all my clients how to use a yoga strap to give themselves a full and safe stretch.
The Hiking Advantage
By Jonathan Urla, MFA
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The incline part of hiking is what makes it a great exercise and gives the heart and legs a powerful workout.