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Beginner Pilates Exercises
Pilates is a burgeoning workout trend that delivers results through brief, intense exercises. The movements and holds associated with Pilates can strengthen, tone and sculpt the body without creating bulk. Susan Sarandon and Madonna are among the celebrities who swear by the physical and mental benefits of Pilates. Beginners should consult videos or photographs of the proper positioning for doing Pilates. As a precaution for any kind of exercise, always check with your physician before beginning a new program. And, remember to protect the neck and lower back while doing abdominal work.
Benefits of Pilates Exercises
The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional organization for Pilates, points out that more Americans are practicing Pilates as a way to condition their bodies and improve their physiques. Pilates, a low-impact exercise program appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels, involves a succession of smooth movements, which integrate both stretching and breathing exercises. Developing a pattern of slow, deliberate movements along with controlled breathing increases blood flow to the muscles providing a number of fitness benefits.
Potty Training Tips for Toddlers
It’s no surprise because of the high cost of diapers and the tedious effort that goes into changing them, that parents are excited when children finally achieve potty training success. Getting a child to that point can be a challenge, particularly for stubborn children. Because each toddler is different, it is important to learn several potty training tips to assist your toddler on his way to a diaper free lifestyle.
Effects of Music on Infant Development
For generations, adults have soothed and entertained babies with music and song. Many of them never realized that sound, set to rhythm or music, has a stimulating effect on an infant’s developing brain. The added benefit of a baby having human interaction makes musical play a bonding experience as well. You need not be Pavarotti or even Raffi to inspire musical enjoyment and development in your infant.
Angela Kinsey and J. Los Before-Birth Baby Monitor
How do celeb moms-to-be take extra special care of their baby’s health before the little one is born? “The Office” star Angela Kinsey, who is pregnant with her first child, is a huge fan of kickTrack, a device that helps give moms-to-be peace of mind in between doctors’ visits so that they know their babies are healthy. The device, developed by an obstetrician, offers women a convenient way to count their child’s kicks in the belly one indicator of a healthy baby.