Pilates is a system of exercise which works the entire body, strengthening and stretching. The core muscles of the body (from the base of the torso to the ribs) are constantly worked by the movement of the periphery (the limbs). This could be stated alternatively: Pilates works out from the core.
During each exercise the practitioner attempts to prevent the core from destabilising or distorting, in the process strengthening stabilsing muscles. It teaches the body to react autonomously to stresses placed upon it conferring graceful movement and better posture.
By working to the capability of the core Pilates can both challenge for elite athletes and those who have been sedentary for years. Most Pilates exercises are modified to suite a range of abilities. Perhaps the most recognisable of all Pilates exercises, The Hundred, has over a dozen variations to make it easier or harder depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the practitioner.
3 comments:
How is Pilates different to another exercise say like yoga?
I'll try to address this in future posts. Its quite hard to answer this question in a few lines.
Hi peter!
Thank God I came across ur website. My husband and I have been looking for a proper pilates instructor for ages and came across a few ametuer ones.
I will definitely pop in to see you one these days!
Kim
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