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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.