Date: 11/19/99 3:38 PM Received: 11/19/99 3:05 PM From: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group, list@bodymind.net To: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group, list@bodymind.net http://www.bodymind.net Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates This digest contains the following messages: 1. Re: Pregnancy 2. Re: programs & equipment 3. Re: More Info 4. Re: back mobility 5. Pregnancy 6. Re: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group #6 7. Re: scoliosis 8. RE: PILATES Pregnancy Video 9. video tapes 10. Recipocal Links -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:36:14 -0500 From: "J. Christopher Potts DPT" Subject: Re: Pregnancy Check out recent posts by pregnant women doing pilates. My wife continued teaching and doing Pilates until she was put on bedrest (for complications unrelated to Pilates) in her 24th week. She has worked with pregnant clients right into their 8th or 9th month of pregnancy, obviously with significant modifications such as limited time supine, and nothing in the way of rolling up and down. In the first few months of your term it is in your best interests to maintain as high a level of fitness as possible, especially for the abs. My wife continued to do a very light workout mostly supine or sidelying even when on orders for strict bedrest, and consequently when she was allowed out of bed at 34 weeks, she was completely deconditioned. Both the midwife and the ob/gyn were surprised at the strength my wife was able to exert while pushing during the delivery. Our doctor's and the midwife's advice to us was that my wife should continue doing everything she had been doing prior to getting pregnant until the size of the baby and her stomach began to restrict things. She even started an aerobics class just after conception and had no troubles. Hope this helps. Joseph Pilates Discussion Group wrote: > http://www.bodymind.net > Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates > > Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 21:24:20 -0800 > From: "Heidi Kling" > Subject: Re: Pregnancy > > Dear Kempe, > > After being away for quite awhile I finally retrieved my e-mail and was very > intrigued by your offer to "look up" any special health requests. > > I have been doing pilates for 5 years now and have recently become pregnant. > My Doctor highly suggested I stop for the first 3 months because he wanted > to rest my abdominals - fearing I would have a miscarriage. > > Is there any information out there revealing when exactly a pregnant woman > should quit working her abs? When she should stop lying on her back for her > work-outs? > > Any substantiated pregnancy work-out guidelines would be much appreciated.. > > Thanks, > Hilda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group > To: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group > Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 9:10 AM > Subject: Re: Pilates presentation, large audience, any ideas? > > http://www.bodymind.net > Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates > > Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:25:57 -0700 > From: "D. Kempe Jacobowitz Ames" > Subject: Re: Pilates presentation, large audience, any ideas? > > Hi Judith, > > Good luck on the presentation! > > I am responding to the list because I thought that others might be > interested in the search results for the primary database for medical > research and practice. Here are the three articles listed in Medline for > pilates: > > Harvard Women's Health Watch 6(5):7 January 1999: "Conditioning by > Pilates." > > Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise 30(10): 1543-7 October 98: > "Improved leaping ability in rhythmic gymnasts." > > Sports Medicine 19(5): 341-57 May 1995: "Overuse injuries in classical > ballet." > > By the way, this is perhaps the time to let you all know that I work for a > medical library. If there is any subject that you would like references for > in the health or life sciences, please, just let me know. My job is to > provide medical information to the public so it is not problem at all. In > fact, it might give me a chance to further research an interest or allow me > to learn something new. > > If you have difficulty finding these articles, you might contact your local > medical school or ask for them through interlibrary loan at your local > public library. The info I provided should be sufficient to retrieve them > through interlibrary loan. If not, let me know and I will provide more > complete references. > > Take care, > Kempe > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net > Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) > Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). > __________________________________________________________________ > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net > Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) > Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). > __________________________________________________________________ -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:10:14 EST From: Karene9496@aol.com Subject: Re: programs & equipment I need to lose weight. I have been using pilates for about 4 months, at home with a video and I see a great difference in my body. I feel that I need to add some more aerobic work in order to assist in the weight loss. Any suggestions? I am using a nutrition program that factors in calories burned as a result of exercise. Is there any info about the pilates basic performer work out and the number of calories burned? -------------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 09:26:18 -0500 From: "Carrie Liggio/Towers Perrin" Subject: Re: More Info What kind of changes in my body can I expect by practicing Pilates? Which is more effective: Mat classes or work on the equipment? -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 20:06:12 -0500 From: "J. Christopher Potts DPT" Subject: Re: back mobility Consult any text on orthopaedic physical therapy, and you will find you ARE right. The spine is designed to flex, extend, rotate and laterally flex, and it is especially well designed to do this. Look for on therapeutic uses of spinal flex, extention, etc: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Eds Donatelli & Wooden. Publisher: Churchill Livingstone. 1994. Therapeutic Exercise. Foundations and Techniques. C. Kisner and L.A. Colby. Publisher: F.A. Davis. 1996. For articles more directly relating to the Principles of Pilates try: Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy. Publisher: Chruchill Livingstone. In addition, search for studies in physical therapy literature by O'Sullivan, Hodges and Richardson, Jull and Rishardson, Richardson and Jull for studies on using the deep abdominals with an "abdominal drawing in maneuver" (ie the Pilates 'navel to spine'), as well as supporting research on low back pain and lumbar stabilisation by Cresswell et al, Dettori et al, Panjabi, Rantanen et al, Hides et al, Farfan and Gracovetsky, and Nachemson. If you really need full bibliographies I can e-mail them. Joseph Pilates Discussion Group wrote: > http://www.bodymind.net > Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates > > Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 10:36:04 -0000 > From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Nuno_Gusm=E3o?=" > Subject: back mobility > > {NOTE from Judd: Those of you who would respond to this message with perhaps a book title to read, I'll collate all answers and put them in both a > response to the group and then add a special page on the web site that will focus on all available books on the subject of Pilates. > ....} > > Hello, > I'm starting to experience some of Pilates exercises. I'm doing it by myself (with the help of videos and books) because were I live there is no other way to do it (I live in Portugal). I've done exercise very regularly for the last ten years, mainly in fitness centers. I'm a fitness instructor now. In Aerobics, though we do lots of things wrong, there is a tendency to "protect" the column by imobilizing it, that is by not alowing column bending or stretching without support. In my point of view we tend to be very conservative in wath regards back work and mobility. After looking at methods like Pilates my opinion is even stronger. I have the "feeling" it is rigth, I have the evidence from peoples reports it is rigth, I just need theory (knowledge) to support it and to defende it (to defende myself). Am I rigth? Can anyone advise me readings on the subject? Or can anyone give me explanations (supported on science findings) for most of the back streching and flexing Pilates e! xercÌses? Thank you all in advance.. (I'm an exercise student) > Nuno Gusmao > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net > Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) > Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). > __________________________________________________________________ -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:07:52 EST From: EBNANA@aol.com Subject: Pregnancy Hello all - I realize that this topic has been discussed a number of times, but I am getting conflicting advice about Pilates during pregnancy. A few of my clients are pregnant and many are currently trying to get pregnant. Can anyone offer some basic guidlines for working with pregnant women? I have clients that are in great shape and one that has lower back problems and has not been practicing consistantly. I have been developing routines with advanced collegues so I have the basics but would appreciate any expert info; For the most part, i don't keep anyone on their back for a prolonged period of time (if at all). I immediately eliminate short spine, side splits, lower lift, rolling like a ball and many excercises that require full hip flexion with higher resistance. My concern is more towards working with the advanced clients...I know how to be gentle but the advanced people want to be challenged (within reason). Any advice is appreciated, Elisa -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:25:22 -0800 From: "Stephanie Rasband" Subject: Re: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group #6 I have a Current Concepts Personal Reformer I would like to sell. Barely used (I have a personal Pilates trainer) and in like new condition. Paid $900 am asking $800 obo. I live in West Los Angeles, CA. Reply to Stephr123@earthlink.net Thanks, -- Stephanie **For interesting and motivational books, links and articles, check out my web page at www.Courage2Change.com** -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 11:07:22 -0500 From: "J. Christopher Potts DPT" Subject: Re: scoliosis Simply by working on core (ie the spine and pelvis) stabilization, Pilates will help with your scoliosis. You do not state whether your conditon is progressive, or whether you currently wear a brace. The conventional medical wisdom says exercise does not help scoliosis, and that you should not try to make the spine more flexible. However, my personal experience both with my own scoliosis and with clients and patients says otherwise. Scoliosis usually involves a decrease in spinal mobility with the vertebrae gradually becoming locked into a rotated and side-bent position. By moving the spine, by keeping the connective tissue and passive restraint system around the spine supple, and by keeping the musculature strong and supple you have a better chance at arresting the gradual progression of the curvature. Simply following a straight Pilates workout without modifications will provide these benefits. However, if you can find an informed instructor who will help you recognize tight tissues (both muscular and connective) and weak muscles, you can begin to work asymmetrically (afterall, it is a condition of asymmetry) to lengthen adaptively shortened tissues, and strengthen adaptively weakened muscles, and attempt to bring the spine closer to a neutral alignment and balance. No, there are not specific 'scoliosis exercises', but yes you can adapt the exercises to emphasize the stretching and strenghthening in the specific areas that you will need. Hope this helps a little. Joseph Pilates Discussion Group wrote: > http://www.bodymind.net > Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates > > Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:32:12 +0200 > From: lanie waldman > Subject: scoliosis > > I am 44 years old and have a fairly serious scoliosis, which I have known about for twenty years. I recently started Pilates work, and was wondering if there are specific exercises which are helpful for scoliosis. Also if there are books or videos which are helpful specifically for this I would appreciate a reference. I am also thinking of buying a reformer. I am 5'2'' and in very good shape, due basically to yoga and working out. I would appreciate any information on which of the bewildering array of reformers might be best for me. Thanks. > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net > Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) > Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). > __________________________________________________________________ -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:55:10 +1100 From: "Magndata Mail" Subject: RE: PILATES Pregnancy Video To all those with queries on exercises while pregnant. There is now a pilates floor video on the subject available. With pregnancy, it is advisable to do minimal exercise during the first 3 months of pregnancy to avoid any complications. This is the first pilates floor video on the market geared to pregnancy. My wife is featured in the video at 37 weeks, she also has a history of prolapsed discs many years ago. The friend in the video is 27 weeks pregnant. As with all exercise, always consult a qualified practitioner before undertaking any exercise program. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------- The Pilates Institute of Australasia www.pilates.net now has 7 videos available to compliment its book, "The Complete Guide to the Pilates Method". A new product is also available for ankle joint flexibility - StretchIt! See www.shopbuilder.com/pilates for more information and to order. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------- -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group [mailto:list@bodymind.net] Sent: Thursday, 18 November 1999 4:27 To: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group Subject: Re: Pregnancy http://www.bodymind.net Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:36:14 -0500 From: "J. Christopher Potts DPT" Subject: Re: Pregnancy Check out recent posts by pregnant women doing pilates. My wife continued teaching and doing Pilates until she was put on bedrest (for complications unrelated to Pilates) in her 24th week. She has worked with pregnant clients right into their 8th or 9th month of pregnancy, obviously with significant modifications such as limited time supine, and nothing in the way of rolling up and down. In the first few months of your term it is in your best interests to maintain as high a level of fitness as possible, especially for the abs. My wife continued to do a very light workout mostly supine or sidelying even when on orders for strict bedrest, and consequently when she was allowed out of bed at 34 weeks, she was completely deconditioned. Both the midwife and the ob/gyn were surprised at the strength my wife was able to exert while pushing during the delivery. Our doctor's and the midwife's advice to us was that my wife should continue doing everything she had been doing prior to getting pregnant until the size of the baby and her stomach began to restrict things. She even started an aerobics class just after conception and had no troubles. Hope this helps. Joseph Pilates Discussion Group wrote: > http://www.bodymind.net > Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates > > Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 21:24:20 -0800 > From: "Heidi Kling" > Subject: Re: Pregnancy > > Dear Kempe, > > After being away for quite awhile I finally retrieved my e-mail and was very > intrigued by your offer to "look up" any special health requests. > > I have been doing pilates for 5 years now and have recently become pregnant. > My Doctor highly suggested I stop for the first 3 months because he wanted > to rest my abdominals - fearing I would have a miscarriage. > > Is there any information out there revealing when exactly a pregnant woman > should quit working her abs? When she should stop lying on her back for her > work-outs? > > Any substantiated pregnancy work-out guidelines would be much appreciated... > > Thanks, > Hilda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group > To: Joseph Pilates Discussion Group > Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 9:10 AM > Subject: Re: Pilates presentation, large audience, any ideas? > > http://www.bodymind.net > Matwork, Exercises, and Equipment Developed by Joe/Clara Pilates > > Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:25:57 -0700 > From: "D. Kempe Jacobowitz Ames" > Subject: Re: Pilates presentation, large audience, any ideas? > > Hi Judith, > > Good luck on the presentation! > > I am responding to the list because I thought that others might be > interested in the search results for the primary database for medical > research and practice. Here are the three articles listed in Medline for > pilates: > > Harvard Women's Health Watch 6(5):7 January 1999: "Conditioning by > Pilates." > > Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise 30(10): 1543-7 October 98: > "Improved leaping ability in rhythmic gymnasts." > > Sports Medicine 19(5): 341-57 May 1995: "Overuse injuries in classical > ballet." > > By the way, this is perhaps the time to let you all know that I work for a > medical library. If there is any subject that you would like references for > in the health or life sciences, please, just let me know. My job is to > provide medical information to the public so it is not problem at all. In > fact, it might give me a chance to further research an interest or allow me > to learn something new. > > If you have difficulty finding these articles, you might contact your local > medical school or ask for them through interlibrary loan at your local > public library. The info I provided should be sufficient to retrieve them > through interlibrary loan. If not, let me know and I will provide more > complete references. > > Take care, > Kempe > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net > Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) > Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). > __________________________________________________________________ > > To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net > Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) > Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). > __________________________________________________________________ To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). __________________________________________________________________ -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:05:07 -0800 From: "Helene" Subject: video tapes I have the intermediate and advanced videos, but I saw once an athlete's video for more challenge on the pilates. Can anyone recommend any videos for more challenge? Thank you for any information. -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 22:06:55 -0500 From: "Webmaster - Studio Lotus" Subject: Recipocal Links Dear Judd and Lin, I am developing the web site for Studio Lotus in Atlanta, GA. I will be = putting the site up in about a week (the current site is a single marker = page) and am incorporating a "Links" page. Studio Lotus has been open = for about a year and has four instructors who are all certified in = Pilates training. All the instructors come from a dance (ballet) = background. Our Director, Flo Fitzgerald has been teaching for several = years and danced with the New York Ballet. We use a range of equipment = including 3 wall units, five reformers (two Gratz), Wunda chair, = Cadillac, etc. We also have ample carpeted space for MAT classes. In = addition to the full compliment of Pilates workout, we have added a = certified massage therapist and Yoga classes.=20 Wayne Batchelor webmaster@studiolotus.com To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to list@bodymind.net Individual messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) Grouped messages: Set Subject = SUBSCRIBE DIGEST (or UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST). __________________________________________________________________ ----------------- End Forwarded Message -----------------