The following 6 principles are the foundation of the Pilates method.
Strive to integrate each into your workout.
Concentration:
A focused mind will get results
Center:
Always work from your core.
Control:
Control originates from the core, providing support and stabilization, and extends to the mind, creating discipline.
Fluidity:
When you perform Pilates you're not doing separate exercises, but one long continuous activity, like a dance.
Precision:
This refers to the appropriate placement of each body part, the alignment of each part to one another and the path of each motion.
Breath:
In Pilates, as in all forms of physical activity, proper breathing helps the body exert itself and recover from that exertion. Generally speaking, you should inhale as you begin a movement and exhale you execute it.
The idea of Physical Fitness has been around forever. It all just depends on whether or not your willing to put forth the effort.
One of the keys to exercising regularly is finding a routine that you actually enjoy... one of the most popular ones of today is the Pilates exercise program ... However, I might as well go ahead and mention that Pilates is not easy!! Are you ready to Sweat?
The cool thing about Pilates is that it is available for all levels of fitness and capability. Today the method has grown by leaps and bounds. It has acquired the status as the most effective, producing stability, strengthening, flexibility and stamina routine. The Pilates method changes your body. The unique form of exercise will make you fit and strong.
Why should I do Pilates?
If you want to be stronger and more flexible you should do Pilates. If you want better
posture, more energy and more mobility you should do Pilates. If you want to get
in shape for your wedding or any amazing event in your life, you should do Pilates.
If you want to be able to touch your toes or get on the ground and play with you
kids/grand kids, you should do Pilates. If you want a stronger core to hit the golf
or tennis ball you should do Pilates. If you want to re-
Pilates will slim your muscles , developing sleekness rather than bulk, increase flexibility, improve posture, promote weight loss and boost your overall energy. Pilates is everywhere you look these days, on TV, in magazines, health clubs, home DVD and many other places. The way it is growing among our Male Professional Athlete's is very impressive. I think men have a misconception about Pilates, that it is a "woman’s workout" but they are soon realizing Pilates was invented by a man "Joseph Pilates" for the benefit of soldiers in WWI to help them recover from injuries and also keep their muscles limber.
It is a fact that the number of men doing Pilates in the last 2 years has increased
by 50% and this number will just continue to grow as they realize the benefit they
are getting from it, a complete Mind-
Joseph Pilates said that "physical fitness is the first requisite to happiness". A sound mind in a strong body give us the tools necessary to live life to the fullest. If you're looking for a fitness program that is fun, challenging, develops balance and control, provides total body conditioning improves posture and breathing,help's reduce stress, and has a strong focus on a combination of core strength and flexibility then Pilates will most certainly benefit you. The RESULTS you obtain through Pilates will benefit you in every aspect of your everyday life.
Mind and Body Pilates Studio is located in the Pineapple Grove Arts District of beautiful
Delray Beach, Florida. The studio is located directly across the street from Paradise
Salon & Spa. To schedule an appointment to come and experience what Mind and Body
Pilates can do for you, please call today 561-