Pilates
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Pilates is a method of exercise that is accessible to everyone and although it can be performed with equipment, it can also be and is more commonly performed by simply just using a mat. This makes it accessible to everyone. Pilates, if recommended by your physiotherapist or doctor makes excellent exercise for assisting in the treatment and management of:
- back pain
- poor posture
- neurological conditions
- sports injuries
- arthritis
- stress-related problems through the relaxing nature of the exercises
- before and after pregnancy
There are 8 principles to Pilates which are:
- Concentration – It is important with Pilates to concentrate on doing the exercises correctly using the correct muscles. Repeatedly doing the exercises incorrectly leads to bad habits that are hard to correct.
- Precision – Working the correct group of muscles that need to be worked in the correct order.
- Isolation – Trying to switch off muscles that are not required for the movement.
- Flowing Movements – This then leads to flowing movements.
- Control – Controlling the movements throughout using the correct muscles.
- Centering – Working from a strong centre or core.
- Breathing – It is the breathing that helps activate the important core muscles.
- Routine – Making the exercises become part of your lifestyle gives rise to the success of the Pilates method. Put simply practice makes perfect.
