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Practising Pilates regularly can help dramatically improve your posture !
A healthy happy mum to be : Pilates is an ideal exercise for expectant mothers.
It is important to remember that pregnancy is not an illness! Both mother and baby will benefit tremendously by exercising gently and staying fit and healthy during the pre-natal period. Pilates is an ideal exercise for expectant mothers as all the exercises can be adapted to suit pregnancy. Many of the Pilates exercises are performed in the quadruped position (on all fours) which is a safe and comfortable position for both mother and baby. The breathing techniques used in Pilates and correct use of Pelvic Floor muscles will also help with labour.
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After giving birth it is important that you get the 'all clear' from your doctor before starting up gentle exercise again.
After a natural birth this is usually 4 - 6 weeks after delivery and after a C-section 8-10 weeks but this depends on the individual as every woman is different. Of course you want to get to your pre pregnancy shape and weight as soon as possible, but it is important that you don't rush into things as you don't want to cause more harm than good. During pregnancy the muscle that runs straight down your front - ( the rectus abdominals or your six pack muscle ) will have separated to allow the baby room to grow.
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PILATES : An extremely effective way of strengthening the Pelvic floor.
The pelvic floor is a layer of muscle that stretches from your pubic bone in the front to your tailbone at the back, forming the “floor“ of the pelvis. What does it do? A toned pelvic floor : *Supports the pelvic organs (bladder uterus and bowel). *Helps close off the bladder and bowel outlets to prevent leakage. *Contributes to sexual response and orgasm.
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PILATES for GOLFERS
GOLF, requires core “stability” in order to hold a position long enough to play through a shot rather than allowing the body to buckle or twist.
By targeting the deep postural muscles, “Pilates” builds up strength from the inside out making it easier to power movements from the body“s core. During a golf game the player is constantly bending forward and twisting to one side only causing the same muscles to be used over and over again. This upsets the body“s muscle balance. Pilates helps to balance out the body against the forces of the swing.
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NO PAIN NO GAIN.
We've all heard of the expression 'no pain no gain' when it comes to exercise - but is this true? Must we exercise to the point of pain to get results? Pain is your body's way of telling you that there is something wrong, but not all pain is bad.
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Pilates - it IS a guy's thing !
Ask the average man what he knows about Pilates and the chances are he will think Pilates is just for women. Well for a start Joseph Pilates was a man, and many of his early clientele were too ! Pilates has been popular with both male and female elite athletes for many years, but in the mainstream fitness industry the tendency has been that women have significantly outnumbered men.
That trend is changing now as more men are inspired by celebrity sports figures to try Pilates workouts for themselves. All exercises in the Pilates method originate from the body's powerhouse, or the core. By strengthening this part of the body, you will have more control and strength over many of your movements.
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Brief History of Pilates
Pilates is a series of body conditioning exercises that has been practised since the early 1920s. JOSEPH H. PILATES, the founder of the technique, used his knowledge of gymnastics, boxing, skiing and diving in addition to studies of yoga, Zen and other Eastern disciplines, to create this unique mind-body exercise technique. Interned because of his nationality during the First World War, he worked as a nurse and taught his method to fellow internees in a British Prison Camp. As many of them were war veterans and bedridden from being seriously wounded, he experimented attaching springs to hospital beds which allowed patients to start applying movement and resistance to their muscles which seemed to speed up their recovery time. Interestingly enough, none of his patients caught the influenza that was sweeping Europe at the time. In 1926 Joseph emigrated to New York where he began teaching his method to elite dancers, actors, gymnasts and other artists, all keen to learn from him. Some of the first people to learn from him were dancers Martha Graham and George Balanchine. “People won“t understand the brilliance of my work for 50 years.” That is a quote from Joseph, himself, about 50 years ago. Today, healthcare professionals are studying and recommending Pilates exercise as part of their treatment programme. Medical doctors are prescribing 'Pilates' to their patients. His technique has become increasingly popular in the fitness industry as people are now moving away from the “no pain no gain“ way of thinking and towards the 'less is more', safe and effective mind-body exercise. It is also the preferred exercise of many famous athletes, dancers and movie stars! Due to the public fascination with Hollywood celebrities, the name Pilates is now a household word. If Madonna does it, it must work!
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PILATES QUOTE "it is the mind itself which builds the body." : Joseph Pilates
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