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PILATES
Description
Pilates is a series of non-impact exercises developed by Joseph Pilates that focuses on the mind controlling key muscles in order to develop strength, flexibility, balance and alignment of the spine. The most important factor in Pilates is the attentiveness and concentrated focus on the body’s movement. There are a number of classical exercises, designed by Joseph Pilates, but many practitioners have expanded on them. These exercises involve a number of principles namely concentration, muscle control, breathing and precise movement.
Statistical studies
show the following:
Pilates first started gaining popularity with the proliferation of celebrity endorsement. Currently most students and users of the Pilate method are women, with only approximately 15% of participants being male. But the numbers are changing as more male athletes are including this exercise method in their training.
Symptoms
The Pilate method has many health benefits
that include the following among others:
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Enhancement of
Strength, Flexibility, and posture
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Pain relief
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Stress management
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Prevention of sports
injuries due to the evenly balance and
conditioned muscles
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Improvement of
circulation
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Increased energy and
stamina
Questions to ask the
expert
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How many years experience have you had
utilizing this fitness method
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What is your success rate in the client
reaching their goals
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Certificates and Licenses
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References
General Tips
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Consult your health care provider before
embarking on this type of exercise
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If you decide to train with an instructor
make sure to choose one that is certified in
Pilates
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Start off this method at the beginner stage
even if you are fit and have been
exercising, the method was created to follow
a certain pattern to be effective.
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You can practice Pilates on a mat without
equipment or with the use of a specialized
machine
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Inhale before each movement and exhale when
you complete the movement
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Return to a neutral position if you
experience any pain or discomfort
List of Products &
Services
Books and Publications
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The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide
to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning
Your Body--Without Machines (Paperback) by
Brooke Siler (Author)
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Pilates; Your Complete Guide to Mat and
Apparatus Exercises (Paperback) by
Rael Isacowitz (Author)
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The Complete Book of Pilates for Men: The
Lifetime Plan for Strength, Power & Peak
Performance (Paperback) by
Daniel Lyon (Author)
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A Pilates' Primer : The Millennium Edition
(Paperback) by
Joseph Pilates (Author), Judd Robbins (Author)
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Pilates For Beginners (2006) DVD
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Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete
Mat Workout Series English & Spanish
(Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate /
Advanced / Super Advanced) (2002) DVD
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