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Pilates is an innovative system of mind-body exercise evolved from the
principles of Joseph Pilates.
Pilates dramatically
transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds
strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender
thighs and a flat abdomen.
It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement.
Pilates improves flexibility, agility and economy of motion. It can even
help alleviate back pain.
A
miracle? Not really. Developed from the techniques of Joseph Pilates who
has a proven record of helping many injured soldiers for facilitating
exceptionally faster healing during WWI in Europe. Further,
dancers, boxers and many other professional/non-professional athletes
have been benefited from Pilates to optimize performance and quick
recovery.
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Increases flexibility and agility
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Develops
optimal core control
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Creates
flat abdominals, slender thighs and a strong back
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A
refreshing mind-body workout
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Challenging yet safe
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Builds
strength without “bulking up”
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Cope
with stress
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Enhance
athletic performance
Builds long muscles and flexible joints
Conventional workouts tend to build short, bulky muscles - the type most
prone to injury. Pilates elongates and strengthens, developing muscle
elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and
flexibility is less likely to be injured.
Creates an evenly conditioned body
In conventional workouts, weak muscles tend to get weaker and strong
muscles tend to get stronger. The result is muscular imbalance - a
primary cause of injury and chronic back pain. Pilates conditions the
whole body - even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is overtrained or
undertrained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and
conditioned, helping you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater
ease and less chance of injury.
Improves the mind-body connection
Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper
breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and 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. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of
repetitions. Proper breathing is essential. Correct breathing helps
you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency.
Last but not least, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress. |
