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WHAT IS FITNESS PILATES? THE TECHNICAL BIT!
Pilates is an exercise technique that was invented for injured dancers nearly a century ago by gymnast Joseph Pilates.
Fitness Pilates is a training option that focuses on the body as a human kinetic chain. By applying the fundamental
Pilates technique and exercises, Fitness Pilates aims to offset musculoskeletal imbalances.
The aim of Fitness Pilates is to identify basic postural imbalances (see
below on posture) and through
Pilates based exercises:
Increase muscular balance and strength
Improve clients posture
Facilitate the clients ability to optimally function occupationally and recreationally.
The Pilates technique focuses on strengthening the centre by relearning the mind and body to recruit core muscles. Basic
Pilates involves finding and maintaining the neutral position of the spine during standing, prone and supine positions. This is often referred to as
CORE STABILITY. You will learn:
Contraction of the Transversus Abdominus and pelvic floor
Maintaining stabilization of the core muscles whilst being challenged by movement of the limbs
Increased flexibility and strength of the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine.
Deep thoracic breathing
WHAT IS FITNESS PILATES? EASILY EXPLAINED!
Once called the best kept secret of the chic, rich, famous and beautiful,
Pilates is now a household name. Fitness Pilates is based on the original teachings of Joseph
Pilates and effective exercise prescription. Each exercise is designed to make the maximum use of your time by targeting the deep postural muscles of the body, building strength from the inside out and re-balancing your muscles.
Fitness Pilates attacks the roots of bad posture by toning little-used muscles groups in the abdomen, torso, upper and lower back, while incorporating a slow breathing technique to energise the body.
Fitness Pilates moves are also designed to work the muscles of the whole body (abdominals, lower back, thighs, buttocks, calves, arms, shoulders) and to gently lengthen them. The result is a body that is properly aligned and at less risk of injury. It is a no- impact class suitable for men and women of ages, levels and abilities, is a good way to relax and unwind and is also weight-bearing exercise so helps to prevent osteoporosis.
Why We Love It:
Fitness Pilates is challenging yet safe exercise that promotes a balanced body, a longer, leaner, toned shape, superb posture, a flat stomach, a strong back and increased mobility and flexibility. It also increases strength and endurance, improves balance and co-ordination, all without producing over developed or bulky muscles.
NO WONDER IT IS THE FAVOURITE EXERCISE OF MOVIE STARS AND IS BACKED BY LEADING PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, CHIROPRACTORS, OSTEOPATHS AND SPORTS PHYSICIANS.
Posture:
Correct posture is the position from which the body, through its musculoskeletal system, functions most efficiently and effectively whether it is static or in motion.
Posture is the alignment between the various parts of the body. Good posture underlies all exercise and exercise techniques and is the foundation for movement. Incorrect posture allows physical stress to build up in certain tissues, ultimately leading to pain and injury. In relation to posture the two most important fitness components are flexibility and strength. Postural changes are often associated with poor muscle tone (weakness) together with too much muscle tone (tightening) in others.
Our aim with Fitness Pilates is to redress the balance in muscle tone by using stretching exercises to lengthen tight muscles, combined with strengthening exercises to increase the tone of lax muscles.
Signs and Causes of Musculoskeletal Imbalances and Poor Posture:
The quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident and can help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance, decrease your risk of injury and improve your biomechanical efficiency. Over the course of your life, good posture can prevent painful physical strain in your joints.
Poor posture is influenced by a number of factors as follows:
Hereditary
Type of work
Injuries
Daily activities
Pregnancy
Emotional state
Sport and leisure activities
State of health, weight and physical fitness
Telltale signs of poor posture:
Feet collapsed arches, feet rolling in or out
An elevated hip or shoulder
One side of the body rotated forward or back
Pelvis and hips tilted to the front, back or side
Rounded back/shoulders
Drooping chest and shoulders
Head jutting forwards
Hyper-extended lower back, or too flattened
These are all indications that your body has become locked into poor movement patterns for any number of reasons (see above).
Changing Habits/Improving Posture:
It is possible to change and improve poor postural habits by including Fitness
Pilates in your exercise programme.
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