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The Pilates based exercises emphasize “core” movements and body balancing. Pilates develops a strong “core”, which is comprised of the transverse abdominis, diaphragm, multifidus, obliques and the pelvic floor. The exercises are about repetition, refining, and a depth of understanding. The small deep muscles that make up the "core", once developed, provide an
INNER POWER with lasting results.
Pilates focuses on 6 key principles:
breathing, concentration,
controlled movement, flow, precision and body centering.
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- Develop a Movement with Maximum POWER and CONTROL
- Increase Your Muscle Endurance for Improved Consistancy
- Improve Postural Alignment and Awareness
- Fluid Movement
- Precision
- Body Centering
- Round out your Training and Get a
Competitive EDGE!
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Breathing
Pilates requires complete, thorough and purposeful inhalation and exhalation. Unlike Yoga, Pilates inhalation is through the nose and exhalation is through the mouth. The awareness of your breath assists movement by focusing the attention and direction of the body and by delivering oxygen to the muscles being used. Full breathing assists in removing nonbeneficial chemicals which may be stored in the muscles (Pilates 1945). Proper breathing is essential as it helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency. Proper breathing also reduces stress.
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Centering
All movements in Pilates originate from the center of the body. The center is from the pelvis to below the navel. From our center, we support our spine and major organs, strengthen the back and improve alignment and posture. With a properly developed center, we are less prone to low back pain and fatigue.
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Concentration
Pilates improves the mind-body connection by putting emphasis on breathing and proper spinal and pelvic floor alignment. With complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely aware of how your body feels, where it is in space, and how to control its movement. Before performing a movement, gather your thoughts to encourage full-body awareness. With each movement, stay aware not only of the moving part of your body but what the unmoving parts are doing as well.
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PILATES TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY AS BEING ONE OF THE SAFEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TODAY.
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HAVE INJURIES GOT YOU DOWN?
Rehabilitation: The Power of Pilates
Pilates apparatuses provide more flexibility than traditional gym equipment. A large number of exercises can be performed on a diverse patient population. This includes athletes of different levels (amateur to elite), different body types (ice skaters to football players), and different skill sets (golfers to kayakers).
Read the whole article here:
The Interdisciplinary Journal of Rehabilitation
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