Author: AlexPinto

Prestige Awards Winner of 2025

Exciting News: I’ve Won Personal Trainer of the Year 2025! I am absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you all—I have been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year 2025 by the Prestige Awards! It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for my work in helping clients improve their strength, mobility, and overall well-being.…

By AlexPinto 04/02/2025 Off

The Benefits of Pilates: Scientific Evidence and Personal Recommendation

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Pilates is a form of exercise that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its many benefits for both physical and mental health. Pilates is a low-impact workout that focuses on improving core strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. Here are some of the benefits of practicing Pilates, backed up by scientific evidence:

By AlexPinto 07/05/2023 Off

Integrating Pilates Principles into Any Exercise Routine

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Pilates is a mind-body exercise system that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and balance. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, it incorporates six key principles that can be applied to any form of exercise to improve overall fitness, body awareness, and injury prevention. By incorporating these principles into your workout routine, you…

By AlexPinto 06/05/2023 Off

Reformer, Pilates, and Yoga for hip flexors

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Pilates and yoga are two popular forms of exercise that have been shown to improve hip flexors. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that connect the hip to the thigh bone and are responsible for flexing the hip joint. Weak or tight hip flexors can lead to a range of issues, such as…

By AlexPinto 22/04/2023 Off

Martial Arts, Yoga, and Pilates: Uniting Mind, Body, and Spirit in Movement

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At first glance, martial arts, yoga, and Pilates may seem like distinct practices with different goals. However, a closer examination reveals a common thread weaving through these disciplines: the harmonious integration of mind, body, and spirit. All three forms of movement share essential elements that contribute to overall physical and mental well-being. Mindfulness and Focus:…

By AlexPinto 15/04/2023 Off

Reformer Pilates. Why should you do it?

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Reformer Pilates is a unique form of exercise that provides numerous benefits for both the body and mind. Here are a few reasons why someone should consider practicing reformer Pilates: Full-body workout: Reformer Pilates is a low-impact, full-body workout that targets all the major muscle groups. The resistance provided by the reformer machine helps to…

By AlexPinto 05/04/2023 Off

Hatha Yoga class

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This is another 60 minutes Hatha Yoga class for you to enjoy.This is one of the last sessions recorded in my loft studio. The next videos are going to be from somewhere else. Please let me know if you have any question or suggestion for next class.

By AlexPinto 11/05/2020 Off

Yoga with standing poses

Videos Workout Yoga

Here’s a 60 minutes class with some standing poses as well. It’s a little bit more intense than the classes I’ve bee posting lately. Enjoy

By AlexPinto 27/04/2020 Off

30 minutes mat Pilates – class 2

Pilates Videos Workout

Here’s another 30 minutes Pilates class for you to do at home. The class is a recording from one of my online classes. Make sure you have plenty of space around you but also feel free to use a chair, a table or even the wall if you struggle with balance. It’s ok to stop…

By AlexPinto 10/04/2020 Off

30 minutes Pilates

Pilates Videos Workout

Here is a 30 minutes Pilates session for you to practice at home.Enjoy.

By AlexPinto 08/04/2020 Off

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