Pilates Method

Find information regarding the Pilates method under this Yellow Pages® heading. The Pilates method is a body conditioning exercise that strengthens and balances the core (the abdominals and back). It improves posture, flexibility, and muscle coordination, and because of it does not involve impact on the joints and muscles, it prevents injury and helps people to recover from high-impact injury. There are many Pilates studios, some are part of a gym’s facilities. Pilates may focus on different sets of muscles through varying exercises. It is said to be a total mind and body exercise, promoting over all well-being of a person.

The Pilates Method consists of exercises that work different muscle groups. Some exercises may bulk up certain muscles while keeping the other muscles just tight. There are also exercises that help elongate bulky muscles and ones that strengthen the torso. The activities in Pilates strengthen the muscles, making sure that they are performing the best way they can. To do these exercises, the abdominal muscles do a lot of the work in order to create a strong core and a stable spine while the mind is the one that controls all the muscles in the body. Among what Pilates teaches are the alignment of the spine and the awareness of breath.

A person who is interested to start Pilates is recommended to have a private first session with an instructor. This session will include the introduction and explanation of the principles of Pilates, coaching on breathing, and an orientation on how to use the equipment in the studio. Body strengths and weaknesses will be discussed, as well as which exercises are best done to target one’s goals. Pilates comprise machine sessions and mat exercises for a total body exercise program.

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