Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Benefits of Pilates

The Pilates approach offers a gentle & powerful path to achieving your potential for health, strength, flexibility & stamina. This unique technique can help you develop supple movements & strength as well as improve your posture & general well-being.
There is no set way of teaching Pilates as the exercises have been adapted & redeveloped further by Pilates & his students.

Basic Key to Pilates: An intentional mind-body interaction-Focussing the mind & stabilizing the body while you exercise.

Health Benefits of Pilates:
  1. No age limit
  2. Minimum strain on the body
  3. Reduced risk of injury during & after exercise
  4. Better Flexibility
  5. Improved Strength
  6. Increased Muscle Tone
  7. Deeper, Efficient Breathing
  8. Reduces Stress
  9. Improved Digestion
  10. Clearer Skin
  11. Trimmer, Flatter Stomach & toned Buttocks & thighs
  12. Stimulates Immune System

You can take up Pilates at any stage of life, although you should start with gentle exercises & build up the time that you spend exercising slowly. Begin with simple exercises & build up to more advanced techniques, depending on your fitness level & ability. Practiced correctly & regularly, these exercises can help you Improve your physical & mental well-being in various ways. Eg: Strengthen muscles, better support & stability, better posture. Keeping your mental focus will ensure you remain aware of how your body feels, which will help you to exercise safely.

COMING SOON!! How to start Pilates

DISCLAIMER: Consult your doctor before trying out Pilates.

1 comment:

  1. Pilates is an exercise method, which is commonly done to gain better posture and increase muscle strength, core, coordination, and flexibility. Commonly the exercises are performed using Pilate's workout exercise equipments or simply using a mat.

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