Siteplicity – Page 13 – Pilates in Guelph

Boost Your Immunity with Food

March 18, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

Our immune system is our body’s frontline defense against germs and bacteria. When a foreign invader such as a virus enters our body, our immune system responds by producing antibodies to destroy or attack the virus. When we are run down or our immune system is compromised either through excess stress, poor eating or fatigue...

Sugar and Your Brain

March 11, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

It’s no surprise that sugar isn’t a health food. But, did you know that sugar has a very interesting effect on your brain. Studies have shown that not only does excess amounts sugar impair our cognitive skills but it also reduces our self-control. Consuming sugar triggers the reward center of the brain leading to cravings...

Want Better Posture?

March 9, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

Of course, we all do. If I gave you 2 things that would help you improve your posture would you do them 2x day for 7 days. You brush your teeth 2x/day, right? (well maybe only one but I floss sometimes). Doesn’t your body deserve the same attention your teeth do? Get on with...

B Vitamins

March 4, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

Of all of the vitamins that work together, none cooperate more closely than the B vitamins. The B-complex vitamins play a fundamental and far-reaching role in terms of our health. The 8 B-complex vitamins include: •B1 (thiamine) which helps break down carbohydrates •B2 (riboflavin) helps break down carbohydrates and fats •B3 (niacin and niacinamide) work...

#rollup

March 2, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

The roll out

#thehundred

March 1, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

#thehundred It is a breathing exercises first and foremost. Do it with your head down, your knees bent on the floor or lift but just doing it. Feel your ribcage expand and deflate with each breath. Now play with your opposition, lengthen your tailbone, reach our arms, reach your legs if they are long. Pump...

Love Your Feet

February 25, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

Our feet support our whole body. They take an enormous amount of pressure and force each day. How we distribute weight into our feet effects our feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back. All parts of our feet and movement of our feet and ankles have purpose The arches absorb the impact with each step ...

Whole Grains for Heart Health

February 25, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

Whole grains have been promoted for years as a beneficial food to help support heart health and for good reason. Some of the key nutrients found in whole grains include fiber, vitamins – particularly B vitamins, including niacin, thiamin and folate and minerals – such as zinc, iron, magnesium and manganese. The exact amounts of nutrients...

Testimonial of a Triathlete

February 24, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

I have been a client at Pilates in Guelph for ~15 years! I have done all types of classes: mat, reformer, tower, pre- and post-natal pilates and, more recently, individual sessions with Sarah. I am also a triathlete, training and competing in triathlon of all distances from sprint (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) to...

Leafy Greens and Vitamin K

February 17, 2019SiteplicityUncategorized0

Want to give your body a boost? https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/candied-walnut-pear-leafy-green-salad One of the best ways to ensure that our hearts remain healthy and functioning at peak performance is making sure our diets provide the nutrients we need. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and collard greens are well-known sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and a...

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