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Pilates is a method of strengthening the deep muscles, which are responsible for your posture. Read our expert guides to know how to make good use of it.
READ MOREDeveloping the body in a balanced way, correcting bad posture, restoring physical vitality and stimulating the mind.. this is a great approach that is worth welcoming! But this is not all! In order to convince you to start Pilates, Domyos tells you all about the benefits of this method.
Pilates is a method of strengthening the deep muscles, which are responsible for your posture. The deep muscles are the core muscles, which lie between the ribs and the pelvis, and all around the spine (abs, pelvic floor and back muscles). They are the body's energy core, making it stronger and more stable. Pilates is also a discipline that makes you more aware of your body, your strength and your limits so that you can make better use of it.
BREATHING
The breathing is done in a specific way. It is a lateral breathing movement that uses the ribs to make better use of the lungs (breathing in through the nose, breathing out through the mouth).
CONCENTRATION
You need to concentrate on each movement and how it is executed to ensure that each exercise is performed properly.
CENTRING
All the movements must begin at the central core of the body's energy, i.e. the abs.
CONTROL
Each movement must be controlled and connected with the breathing and the state of mind. You must be fully conscious of your body in order to control each posture, each movement and feel it deep down.
FLUIDITY
The flowing movements are performed gracefully with the balance required by these coordinated exercises.
PRECISION
The focus is on the quality of the movement rather than the quantity. The actions performed must be carefully studied so that they have a real effect on your muscles.
"After 10 sessions, you feel the difference. After 20 sessions, you see the difference. And after 30 sessions, you have a brand new body! " a promise kept by Josef Pilates, the creator of a method that has many benefits.
Since the creation of the method by Joseph Pilates, other variants have emerged. Here are 3 different approaches that you can also try out:
STOTT PILATES A highly accessible and gentle method for staying fit and exercising, whatever your level of ability or age. It is composed of stretching and breathing exercises combined with gentle gymnastics.
POWER PILATES A method for exercising the body while stimulating the mind involving some lightweight equipment (ball, elastic, hoop, foam noodle, etc.)
YOGA PILATES This is a blend of Yoga and Pilates that stimulates your flexibility as well as your fitness while breathing slowly and in a controlled way throughout the exercises.
Pilates lessons are for everyone because, although the exercises are demanding, they are low-impact exercises that are gentle on the body. Consequently, whether you are a woman or a man, participate in sports or not, whether you are elderly, injured or recovering from an injury, you suffer from anxiety, fatigue, stiffness, whether you are pregnant or have recently given birth, you can practise Pilates because the method is progressive (in you have any concerns, do not hesitate to seek the advice of a health professional). The exercises can be tailored to the ability level and needs of everyone as well as any pathologies they might have.
Pilates is a gentle discipline that can be practised as often as you like. As with any physical activity, it must be practised each week throughout the year in order to be effective. Our advice: attend 2 to 3 Pilates sessions a week, depending on your age and your goal.
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Gentle Sports : Which Accesories?Accessories for gentle exercises, such as gentle gym or the Pilates method, are anything but futile. They are very useful for everyone, irrespective of their level. They make the exercises easier, improve posture or add extra difficulty to training in order to make progress.
Meet Pilates Teacher and Entrepreneur Aakruti JagmohanPilates slowed me down and really made me fall in love with the human body all over again. I started to be more mindful as to how my body was feeling and moving.
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