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Pilates Gym Exercises
The
Exercises
Pilates (pronounced "puh-lah-teez")
is a system of over 500 controlled exercises that
engage the mind and condition the total body.
It is a balanced blend of strength and flexibility
training that improves posture, reduces stress
and creates long, lean muscles without bulking
up.
Pilates works several muscle
groups simultaneously through smooth, continuous
motion, with a particular concentration on strengthening
and stabilizing the core (the abdomen, back and
pelvic girdle region, sometimes referred to as
the "powerhouse").
The focus in Pilates is
on quality of movement rather than quantity, which
makes one feel invigorated rather than exhausted
after a session. Pilates takes a balanced approach
so that no muscle group is overworked and the
body works as an efficient, holistic system in
sport and daily activity.
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on this special programme click here
The
Equipment
Pilates exercises
can be performed on a mat, with literally hundreds
of beginner to advanced moves available in the
repertoire for a well-rounded workout on the floor.
However, there are five major pieces of specialized
Pilates equipment, the Pilates Reformer, the Pedipull
or the modern Pilates Resistance Bands, The Pilates
Cadillac, The Pilates Barrel and The Pilates Chair-
plus a few smaller accessories or Pilates Props
- that can add a whole new level of interest and
intensity to the Pilates experience.
Some Pilates equipment,
like the classic Pilates Circles, offer spring
resistance, others like the Pilates Spine Supporter,
offer support , and a variety of unique exercises
for the total body can be performed on each piece.
Again, a purely mat-based routine is an authentic
and effective Pilates workout by itself, but if
you have the opportunity to explore some Pilates
equipment under the guidance of a trained professional,
do so!
much of
the equipment is also featured here
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