Nathalie Hodgson of Yoga Life Middle East Magazine caught up with Asma Hilal Lootah, the proud and extremely dedicated owner of The Hundred Pilates Studio, Dubai’s first Pilates studio run by a female UAE national, as she reveals the story behind the birth of her Pilates sanctuary with a stellar team of teaching experts. Grab the July/August 2013 Yoga Life Magazine issue to dive into the full article on pg 54. We are also excited to have teamed up with Yoga Life to offer a FREE Pilates assessment to the value of 250Dhs coupon! Flip to page 120, tear out the coupon and bring it along to our studio after booking your free assessment over the phone. Offer expires on31st August.
Yoga Life Middle East Magazine uncover and reveal all about The Hundred Pilates Studio in their July/August 2013 Issue. Visit Yoga Life facebook page by clicking on the front cover (above)
With Ramadan coming up very soon and the summer heat escalating in the UAE, we decided to create a cold natural energy-boosting sweet dish for you. Welcome to the world of dairy-free Banana & Dates Icecream with Dark Chocolate. As our energy levels naturally dip low during fasting, the smartest thing is to slowly bring them back up when breaking our fast without raiding heavy carb-loaded dishes or the chocolate jar. Both Bananas and Dates are an excellent form of natural energy, packed with iron, zinc, potassium and fiber while stabilizing blood sugar levels, a natural anti-acid and soothing to the digestive tract. Wonderful. Here is your raw, vegan, dairy-free healthy Ramadan treat!
Bananas, Dates, Dark Chocolate, Almond Nut Butter – Ramadan De’lite!
This week we welcomed a special guest and sports editor, Kara Martin of Sport 360, to try out a private Gyrotonic Pilates session with one of our teaching experts, Sara Simmons at The Hundred Pilates Studio in Dubai. We are absolutely delighted to share with you what Kara had to say about this multi-dimensional, muscle-opening machine using principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai-chi.
Shane Philips of Global Citizen Magazine in the UAE, took the time to interview key, young, entrepreneurs creating wealth. Asma Lootah – founder of The Hundred Pilates Studio in Dubai was honored to be selected for the short & sweet interview… here is what she had to say about the simplicity or complexity of creating wealth nowadays in the region:
The 21st century and the rise of budding entrepreneurs offering feedback on how they find the transition to becoming a potential millionaire in this day and age, in the UAE. Dive into what others had to say : http://issuu.com/global-citizen/docs/gc14/16?e=2752032%2F2597913
Jeanique Kalodjera Classically Certified Pilates Instructor From The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado.
Because Pilates is traditionally seen as a workout for the ladies— but has incredible benefits for the men, too—today’s testimonial submitted in by one of our male clients “Moe Kassam” currently training with our expert Pilates instructor – Jeanique Lascar, speaks out loud on how Pilates has benefited his current training regime. So come on, guys. Break down those gender barriers and give this mind/body exercise a try!
“As a senior business executive I had always assumed that keeping fit involved a workout with the treadmill, weights, push-ups etc. Therefore I resisted my wife’s pleas to join Pilates which she enjoyed. About a year ago when I was feeling particularly tired and stiff after a grueling trip, I agreed to try out Pilates – and soon I was a convert!
I now take Pilates classes 3 times a week (I continue my brisk walk every morning) and realize that Pilates is a full body workout that involves strength training and flexibility that leaves me with an overall feeling of well-being. I wish more people, especially men, would give Pilates a try!” – Moe Kassam
By now we’ve all heard the latest buzzword in fitness – the Core. We know core conditioning is important, and some of us may even have rushed out and bought the revolutionary Swiss ball, or joined a Pilates workout in an attempt to strengthen our core.
Although fitness experts agree that strengthening the core is an effective way of improving posture and reducing back problems, boosting your fitness performance and preventing injury, you also run the risk of muscle imbalance and injury if you do not do the core exercises correctly.
The Hundred Pilates Dubai receive a new revamped uniform look thanks to Lorna Jane’s beautiful designs!
Have you noticed that our instructors have been looking rather fantastic of late in their new work out wear / branded uniforms ?? Thanks to our Owner & Founder Asma Lootah at The Hundred Pilates Studio in Dubai, who believes in investing in and caring for her team, a recent collaboration with Lorna Jane – Australia’s leading active wear brand – has seen the girls all looking super smart, and with fits and cuts tailored to each instructors needs.
Vegan Queso Dip contributed by Sara Davis, Certified Pilates Instructor at The Hundred Pilates Studio in Dubai
Now, even if you are not a vegan, or a vegetarian, this much healthier and dairy-freeoption is a great substitute when you’re craving a cheese dip. It is a delicious, lighter and satisfying dip substitute to processed cheese using healthy cashews instead, yes, cashews! Easy to prepare and so creamy and delicious, this lower calorie and heart healthier alternative dip is also a lighter way to indulge; loaded with B-vitamins, protein and healthy fats, you can actually feel good about enjoying this cheesy, yet cheeseless, delight. Nutritional yeast is considered by many to be the most valuable supplement available and is used as a flavor enhancer as well as a nutritional aid …
At The Hundred we decided to give into ‘healthy’ temptation and whip up Derryn Brown – UAE Best Personal Trainer‘s latest guilt-free treat which is a delicious chocolate brownie recipe whizzed in the vitamix machine (use a normal blending machine if you do not own a Vitamix).
They may look like upscale torture chambers in polished wood, but Gyrotonic aims to ease your pain, not to cause it.
GYROTONIC exercise is a three-dimensional, circular technique. It’s exercises include flexion, extension, side-bending, and spiraling (rotation), generally two or more of these in each exercise. GYROTONIC exercise focuses on moving the entire body at all times (like a dance), maintaining a dynamically stable pelvis and spine, with specific breathing patterns.
The words “gyro” (spiral) and “tonic” (tone), Gyrotonic promises to enhance range of motion, balance and coordination, to stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons, and to articulate and mobilize joints.
“The machines are built around the body and allow the body to move with no end point,” Matt Aversa, vice president of Gyrotonic International, explained.
“Patients with scoliosis have decreased their curvatures. People with osteoporosis have increased their bone density. People with low back pain now move freely,” he said.
The gyrotonic method is based on exercises developed in the 1970s by Juliu Horvath and represents a unique three-dimensional approach to exercise that increases strength, flexibility and range of motion. It guides your movements with resistance along circular pathways that nurture the natural curves of the body. The continuous gyrotonic rhythmic movement elongates the spine and rejuvenates the spirit, bringing the entire body and mind into balance, resulting in a balanced support system for the skeleton.
Do I need prior experience in Pilates or yoga to do gyrotonic?
It is a common misperception that you need to have a strong Pilates practice, or simply a strong connection to your core, in order to do gyrotonic. While some people who are more loosely strung together can benefit from learning Pilates first, this is not always the case. Some people do better with gyrotonic first, because they are more comfortable working in the large range of motion provided by the exercises and the pulley system.
Who benefits from gyrotonic?
The founder of the system, Juliu Horvath, was a dancer and initially had dancers in mind when he was developing the exercise system, but quickly realized that anyone wishing to improve strength, flexibility and coordination would benefit. Gyrotonic is also used extensively in the rehab world, and has been found to be particularly suitable for developing range of motion after breast cancer surgery and back surgery, as well as improving various joint ailments such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
Is gyrotonic exercise the same as stretching?
While the gyrotonic method does improve flexibility, this is only one aspect of the benefits provided by the system. A gyrotonic workout is a full-body workout focused on both strengthening and stretching, while increasing the functional capacity of the spine, improving posture, balance and coordination. In addition to the exercises focused specifically on the movement of the spine, there are also exercises targeting the arms, legs, butt and abdominals.
Dive into Sara’s interview and Gryo-demo with Out & About TV show:
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Sara Davis Certified Pilates Trainer, Lisenced Gyrotonic® And Gyrokinesis® Trainer will be offering gyrotonic classes every Sunday & Monday.
Timings: 8am – 9am, 9am – 10am, 10am – 11am.
Sara comes to us from the beautiful state of North Carolina, USA where she grew up competing gymnastics through college. In 1999 Sara began studying and teaching Pilates through PhysicalMind Institute. Always staying on the cutting edge of fitness, she later discovered a passion for Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis, which have become her focus to this day. Sara mastered the Gyrokinesis work in 2002 and the following year received her Gyrotonic certification. Sara’s healthy and very active background has provided a strong foundation for her in learning, teaching and performing Pilates and Gyrotonic/Gyrokinesis movements. Prior to moving to Dubai, Sara owned and operated a private studio for five years in Raleigh, NC. When she is not teaching at The Hundred, Sara enjoys travel, Iron Distance Triathlon and time with her sweet puppy, hubby and her son Owen.
Book your spot by contacting our studio on: 04-429 8433
Visit our website: www.thehundred.ae
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