Developed by Joseph Pilates in early 20th Century, Pilates are physical exercise of low-impact flexibility, core muscular strength building (specially abdominal muscles) and sharing of endurance movement skills.
Health and well being benefits of Pilates
· Gently tone up core muscles of following parts
o Abdominal
o Lower back
o Hips
o Buttocks
· Help in balancing the muscular strength on both sides of body
· Enhance muscular control of your back and limbs to better stabilize the spin
ABCs poem on Pilates
A: Accommodating exercises to build strength and stability of core muscles
B: Building muscle control, endurance and movement patterns gently and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation
D: Done on floor-mat with gentle start with graduated increase in intensity
C: capable of enhancing better posture, balance and low-impact flexibility
E: Every one can be included but for some assisted Pilates will be designed and done for physical rehabilitation
Inset visual depicts 6 simple Pilates
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