Fascial Movement & Weightlifting: The Rock in the Pond Effect

Pilates strengthens and tones the entire body, but muscle strength alone isn’t enough. For women in particular, weight-bearing exercise plays a critical role in preserving bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. That’s why we integrate Pilates with weight lifting in our classes and private sessions. Most people think of weightlifting as “chest day,”…

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Diastasis Recti, Fascia, and Pilates: A Whole-Body Approach for Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pregnancy and postpartum recovery are often framed around one muscle: the abdominal wall.More specifically, diastasis recti, the separation of the rectus abdominis, has become a majorfocus in conversations about core strength, recovery, and exercise after baby. But the body doesn’t work in isolated parts. When we look at diastasis recti through the lens of fascia,…

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Why “Core Strength” Is Not What You Think It Is

When most people hear core strength, they think crunches, planks, or flat abs. At Performance Pilates in Sugar Land, we see core strength differently, and that difference changes how your body moves, feels, and functions. True core strength isn’t about bracing or gripping. It’s about supporting your body through movement, breath, and balance. Your Core…

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