Hawaii Fitness Information

Arms over is a fundamental Pilates exercise. It helps improve posture, range of motion in the shoulders, and trunk stability.

In anatomical terms, flexion is to bring parts closer together. Flexing the muscles is to use the muscles to bring the bones closer together.

Learn about the importance of pelvic alignment in exercise. These examples from Pilates show the difference between a tucked and neutral pelvic alignment, and why you want to avoid a very tucked pelvis.

Pilates mat exercise, spine stretch, is a great stretch for the back and the hamstrings, as well as a moment to center oneself before moving on to more challenging exercises.

A definition of the term, abdominals, as used in pilates exercises.

Pilates exercises teach shoulder stability. These pictures show you how to stabilize your shoulders and scapula in exercise.

Abs are abdominal muscles. Get to know where the ab muscles are and how they move. Meet the transversus abdominis.

This gallery of Pilates equipment pictures will show you all the major Pilates machines used in Pilates equipment exercises. See pictures of equipment from Stott Pilates, Peak Pilates and Balanced Body as well as exercise demonstrations.

Use this list of Pilates certification programs to find a program right for you. Includes links to Pilates instructor training programs from Stott Pilates, Power Pilates, Peak Pilates and more.

Done on the exercise ball, this fundamental Pilates move has an added core strength and balance challenge. Try knee folds on the exercise ball.

Enjoy this photo gallery of advanced Pilates pictures. Take a look at what core strength can really do.

Enjoy this photo gallery of advanced Pilates pictures. Take a look at what core strength can really do.

Using your powerhouse is one of the most important concepts in Pilates training. The powerhouse goes beyond core strength. Learn what makes up the powerhouse part of the body.

In these Pilates photos, see what strength and flexibility in exercise looks like. Enjoy this photo gallery of advanced Pilates moves.

Pilates side leg lifts work the abdominals as well as the thighs. Lifting the legs together keeps the inner thighs and buttocks engaged as the powerhouse pulls in and up, developing core strength and balance.

In these Pilates photos, see what strength and flexibility in exercise looks like. Enjoy this photo gallery of advanced Pilates moves.

Back extension exercises are back strengthening exercises. They are often recommended for back pain, and are very important in counterbalancing the many forward bending exercises we do.

Tips for weight loss with Pilates. How you can use Pilates as part of your weight loss program.

Pilates teaches correct posture, helping people with back pain get relief from the imbalances that cause back pain. Find out more about why Pilates exercises work for back pain.

Learn a Pilates workout with the exercise ball and Pilates ring. This workout will tone your whole body including your abs, inner thighs, and arms.