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One of the main benefits of Pilates is it refreshes your physical and mental well being. Pilates is a series of controlled movements that unite the body and mind and creates a direct connection to the muscles. The benefit of pilates is it helps condition your body without punishing it. It is designed to stretch and strengthen muscles without adding bulk. The pilates abdominal exercise requires mental concentration along with coordinated breathing, beginning in the body's core(abdomen, back and buttocks) to build a balanced strength and agility to your body.
Joseph Pilates, a legendary physical trainer developed this exercise system in the 1920s. Pilates routine can benefit men and women of any age and no matter what physical condition you are in.
It was designed for people who recognize the importance of providing a firm support system for the spine. Pilates movements places its focus on the body's core. It works the deep muscles in the body creating a stronger center. One of the exciting aspects of pilates is that almost anyone can do it. There is no bouncing, jarring or stress to your body and it can be done almost anywhere at anytime. Some of the pilate routines take less than 10 minutes and are ideal for people who say they don't have enough time to exercise, who can't squeeze in 10 mins out of your day to improve your health and well being?
Some of the basic principles of the pilates philosophy include concentration and control. The emphasis is on the quality of the movement and not the number of repetitions. Pilate movements also includes centering and breathing which focuses attention to the body's core and breathing properly to oxygenate the entire body and cleanse it of impurities.
Pilates teaches balance and control of the body and the mind, strengthens bone density, flexibility and posture, with pilates you can even train the mind to relax and control stress. You create the ability to maintain proper posture, increased joint range of motion, acquire a flat, lean stomach, improve circulation and have more stamina and coordination.
The pilates movements start, stay and end in the core. The benefits of pilates are both emotional and physical. Pilates routines help you achieve inner awareness and calm, along with a sense of mastering the mind and body.