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The Core Isn’t Just Abs: Understanding the Pelvic Floor Through Pilates
When people talk about “core strength,” they’re often thinking about abdominal muscles, sometimes even a specific look or level of visible definition. But in Pilates, the core is not a single muscle group, and it’s certainly not just about tightening or bracing. The core is a coordinated system that includes…
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Join Montclair’s Battle Against Hunger
To say that this last year has been challenging is an understatement. But for many in our community, these challenges include food insecurity and even hunger. Toni’s Kitchen is a food ministry of St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Montclair, NJ. They provide healthy meals and food to those in need.…
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Pilates Power of the Eccentric Contraction
There are three types of muscles contractions: concentric, isometric, and eccentric. A concentric is when the muscle contracts and gets shorter, such as what happens when you lift a weight for a bicep curl. Isometric contraction is when the muscle is held in a static contraction, like holding a wall…