Pilates consists of carefully performed and
organized movements carried out on a mat, or progressively using specially
designed equipment. It is specially designed and scientifically developed to
challenge your strength, flexibility and coordination, Pilates aims to put
your body into perfect tone and balance.
While there are many different Pilates-based methods, there are six key
principles involved in this that should be taken care of: they are
Concentration, Control, Center, Alignment, Breathing and Flowing movement.
These principles, coupled with a common philosophy of 'practice ' being more
important that 'what you practice' keeps this exercise form growing popular.
The two main 'types' of Pilates are
- Fitness Pilates
- Rehabilitation Pilates.
It is the benefits of these two approaches that differentiate them from
each other. With Fitness Pilates, the major aim is to improve muscle tone
and posture. Fitness Pilates is most often taught to groups in a class, or at a local
gym by experienced instructor. Rehabilitation Pilates, on the other hand,
approaches the student as a 'whole' with an effort to understand any
muscular or movement issues Rehabilitation Pilates is taught on an individual basis and is often
focused on correcting and preventing back pain.
Pilates is ideally practiced in a calm, quiet environment, away from
distractions. Practice, however, should not be limited if you are unable to
create such a healthy environment. Simply find a spot that is relatively
flat and large enough for you to move about freely and also to lay down
comfortably. A mat is a welcome addition if you're on a hard surface, but
carpet or grass will also work with equal effect..
Pilates gets into your mind and in tune with
your body. Learning to breathe properly can reduce a great amount of stress.
Conventional workouts tend to build short, bulky
muscles - the type most prone to injury but Pilates elongates and
strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with
balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured.
Control of the core is achieved by integrating
the trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle.
Pilates conditions the whole body including the
ankles and feet. No muscle group is over trained or under trained. Your
entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned, helping you enjoy
daily activities and sports with greater ease and lesser injury risks.
Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at
once in smooth, continuous movements.
Many of the exercises are performed in reclining
or sitting positions, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing.
Pilates is so safe, it is used in physical therapy facilities to
rehabilitate injuries.
Pilates is an extremely flexible exercise system
that you can follow for greater health benefits..
- Safety is the first idea that should strike every mind
- The position of the client on Pilates equipment is very specific
therefore the patient cannot just lie there. He or she must think about
where each part of his or her body should be placed comfortably.
- He or she should maintain proper cervical retraction.
- The lumbopelvic region should be in the neutral, unless the exercise
calls for a flat-back posture.
- Besides proper alignment, other recommendations should be made to the
patient to help prevent injury. Of course, start with a lower workload.
Note that decreasing resistance is not the answer, because some
exercises become more challenging when there is less spring tension.
- No exercise is performed for more than 10 repetitions. Constantly
changing the exercise keeps the exercises from becoming boring and helps
achieve a balance of the total body.
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