Fitness

Joe Pilates, reincarnated

From 11th to 15th February, Benjamin Degenhardt will be in Hong Kong to lead Classical Pilates teacher training, Trio classes and the Happy Feet, Floating Pelvis workshop on the final Monday. Who is Benjamin? He’s no ordinary Pilates teacher. As scientific, rigorous and passionate as Joe Pilates, he has dedicated his Pilates trainings to recreating the original, fundamental teachings in a modern context. The bottom line is, today this is as close as you’ll get to learning Pilates from the master himself.

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I’m Addicted To Pilates

Alice Lam is a marketing manager at ImagineX under the Lane Crawford Joyce Group, and has included Pilates in her weekly routines for over three years. “Pilates trains your body and mind, and makes you stronger and fitter mentally and physically,” she believes. “It was about three and a half years ago when I started working at One Island South, and there was basically nothing in this area! I was looking for something to do over lunch and my boss introduced me to Flex. I have to thank her for getting me mentally and physically fit. Since then I have become addicted.”

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Boosting spine health through Teen Pilates

For many children, scoliosis, or a slight forward-bend hump in the spine, can arise during the second growth spurt when they are ten years or older. The alteration of the spine can result in spasms, lower back and neck pain, but if the problem is addressed during adolescence it can be managed very effectively. Pilates can be a safe and effective management tool as it teaches the child to learn how to hold the spine from the inside via a number of specific Pilates exercises. Read on to find out more.

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Ready, steady, 2016!

At the beginning of the year we’re all fired up with resolutions to be healthier, fitter and more purposeful. This January, the first Flex challenge of the year boosts this New Year energy with the power of competition. The Flex January Fitness Challenge challenges members to do 15 classes in just 30 days. “Healthy competition

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How Pilates Helps Me Balance My Life

One year in and Caroline Wong can’t get through a week without Pilates. Working conveniently close to the Flex Studio at One Island South her posture has improved, she’s learned the importance of breathing and ultimately loves the balance and sense of peace her practice brings.
“I have been a fan of Flex for the last ten years. I remember meeting Heather after having my first baby and I was in awe of her, but the timing wasn’t right for me to regularly work out as I was traveling for my job at that time.”

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Sourced Pilates for Men

There’s a reason your girlfriend can’t get enough of mat classes—they work. From a stronger core to better sex, here’s why Pilates is great for guys, too. While women tend to dominate mat classes, Pilates holds plenty of benefits for men. Whether you’re a power lifter or prepping for your first marathon, a Pilates class can help fine-tune your performance.

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