For some of us having a friend or partner who shares the same motivation and goals to have a stronger, healthier and fitter body can help us stay motivated with an exercise program. Pilates is no different, having a friend by your side during a workout or group class can be the one thing that makes you get out of bed in the morning or motivates you to go after work even when you’ve had an exhausting day. As most of us will know as painful as it is to start your exercises session you’ll always feel better after.

Each sport uses a different set of muscles and our body relies on these muscles to perform at an optimum level. The following is a Pilates program put together by Kimberly Cheong one of our Pilates instructors for triathletes based on the muscle imbalances they may face because of their sport.

Back openings on Foam Roller + Book-openings on the mat
Benefits for triathletes: In running, swimming and cycling, athletes more often than not maintain a slightly forward-leaning and still upper back position for prolonged periods. This might cause some tightness in the upper back region (Thoracic spine) and a “kyphotic” posture. Back-openings release the tension and knots in the upper and middle back while Book-openings increases the mobility and rotating range of the ribs and middle back. Read the rest of this entry »

Catriona one of our physiotherapists takes Clement through a body analysis

Different sports have different demands on our muscles and our body, and as such to train for a sport we need specific exercises to target certain muscles. Recently we did a body analysis on Clement, a triathlete to see what effects the sport has on his body and to see where he could improve his performance when competing.

Body Analysis is an in-depth assessment of posture, joint range of movement, muscle power, muscle length and balance.  It provides the client with an overview of the way their body works, highlighting the strengths and also giving them and focus on areas where they can improve to enhance their future performance.

This month, Clement, a 23 year old triathlete completed our Body Analysis. Read the rest of this entry »

We speak to Clement Chow a triathlete about competing in the sport.

How did you get into triathlons?

I was a former national age group swimmer representing Singapore, my school
and my club at various regional swimming meets. When I eventually stopped
swimming, I didn’t want the years of swimming to go to waste and I was
always interested in endurance sports so I thought competing in triathlons would be a great sport to get into.

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