6/16/2009

Benefits of Pilates

Practice Pilates as a form of "personal investment" is undoubtedly one of the best ways a person can take to improve your quality of life.
The benefits are endless, both for those who have a normal physical condition and want to improve it, and those who suffer from some form of postural or skeletal muscle problem, and the instructor in the latter cases, the indication to be selective of the exercises .

Of course, we never stop to consider the individual as to be comprehensive, emphasizing the body - mind - spirit, with this technique (similar to that for years we developed in our center), an important tool to achieve the balance of the practitioner from the three views.
Here are some of the advantages it provides us with regular practice of this method.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Strengthens the center of gravity, bounded by the abdominal muscles, low back, hips and buttocks. The center of gravity is what Pilates called the "Power House" is the part where the main axis of the energy from which each exercise is proposed.

Tones the abdomen
The job of toning the abdominal muscles, improves posture and control over working with the proper containment of the internal organs.

PROTECT THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Balances the anterior and posterior muscle chains, whose synergy arises postural balance, thus protecting the backbone of any deviations or injury.

Improves posture
Once practiced and internalized the principles of the method, the body finds its axis and emerges naturally correct posture.

STRENGTHENS AND MODEL buttocks
When you perform the different exercises, buttocks should remain tight, which occurs over time more firmly.

RELAX NECK AND SHOULDERS
A well-aligned spine leads to the alignment of the shoulders, thus avoiding tension and stiffness in the back and high neck.

IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL CONDITION DURING PREGNANCY
This method is also ideal made during the various stages of pregnancy, to improve the physical condition of the future mother, avoiding painful posture, are also highly recommended in the post-partum.

The participation of proper breathing is vital to successfully achieve the benefits of this training. In fact in all the exercises are provided detailed information on the most effective way of breathing in each movement.

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