ATHLETES, SPORTS & PERFORMANCE
Optimising the "kinetic chain" is at the bottom of every sport performance programme. As a former athlete and curious mind, Alexandra Prigent-Labeis, founder of PILATES EXCELLENCE, is passionate about understanding the biomechanics of each sport in order to design targeted Pilates conditioning programmes.
TENNIS & SQUASH
Good coaches can teach you to improve your technique. Proper technique, however, can be obtained only if you can produce all necessary movements throughout the range of motion required for optimal positioning and stroke execution. Incorporating Pilates exercises in tennis conditioning programmes may significantly improve game performance both in terms of power and precision and reduce risks of injuries. Find out more...
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MARTIAL ARTS & BOXING
From February 2013, Pilates Workshops for martial artists and boxers @ The Boxing Clinic in Angel
Find out more... DANCE
** PILATES FOR DANCERS AT DANCEWORKS STUDIOS**
Pilates has become a cornerstone of professional dancers' conditioning routine to help them develop the strength they need and maintain an injury-free body. Hypermobility and insufficient recruitment of deep spinal and abdominal muscles are common pattern among dancers and often result into lower back pain, tight hip flexors and damaged joints. Read more... |