Pilates
Pilates is not just a set of exercises which are performed, it is way of moving and understanding your body.
Regular practice of Pilates will help improve your posture, strengthen and tone muscle, increase flexibility, joint stability and bone density and reduce stress levels.
The 8 Principles of Pilates: -
1. Concentration
Block out all other thoughts while focusing on the movement
2. Breathing
Controlled, continuous breathing
3. Centring
All movements stem from the core muscles and are controlled by deep abdominal muscles.
4. Control
All the moves in Pilates are slow and controlled
5. Precision
Placing the body in an exact position under conscious control
6. Flowing Movement
All moves are continuous with no beginning or end.
7. Isolation
Pilates exercises makes sure that all muscle groups are engaged and work together. It helps you understand, through movement, how the body works, in part and as a whole.
8. Routine
Practice makes perfect. Pilates should be incorporated with other fitness activities to improve all over body strength.
To find out more about my pilates classes in Banbury or for one2one pilates session contact me here or call 07979 051 247
