Pilates Fitness Friday, What You Wear When You Sweat Matters People think Pilates Fitness Friday is about exercises, but today it is about clothing. You move, you sweat, and your clothes sit against your skin for long periods. This matters more than people realise. Some leggings use treatments that aim to make the fabric sweat resistant or quick drying. These treatments often involve PFAS. PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in many industries. They do not break down fast in th

Protein sources sit on a wooden board with eggs, salmon and lean meat. Protein helps your body repair tissue after training. Your needs change with age and how hard you work. Strength sessions drive the highest demand. Cardio still needs support because it breaks tissue down, only less aggressively. Spread protein across your meals, aim for steady portions and pick sources that fit your diet. Plant options work well when you mix them. Older adults often need a little more to

Long walking stride by the lake showing greater hip extension that lengthens the psoas. How extending your walk and running will change your psoas use When you walk a bit longer or start adding short runs into your week, your psoas wakes up fast. It is one of those muscles that pretends to be quiet in class, then makes a scene the moment you take it outside. The change in demand is simple. Longer strides ask it to lengthen. Running asks it to lift. If your posture drifts, you

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