Among the various types of physical activity that help to say goodbye to extra pounds, Pilates exercises are especially popular. This healing technique is unique and has no contraindications for use, and therefore is suitable for people at any age and with any state of health.
History of appearance
The basic exercise system was developed by Joseph Pilates almost a century ago as a rehabilitation physical education for the treatment of wounded soldiers, while the author tested the effectiveness of the technique on himself, without being in good health before training. Dr. Pilates lived a long life, maintaining health and a strong, fit figure until old age.
The fact that exercise helps not only to strengthen the muscle corset, but also to lose weight, it was found out already in the process of training.
How Exercise Works
Pilates is effective in that it allows you not only to lose weight, but also to simultaneously engage almost all muscles, including those that are difficult to work out with other types of exercises. In this complex there is no intense physical or aerobic activity, since the exercises performed are more similar to yoga, and not to shaping. It is difficult to consider Pilates for weight loss, the video tutorials of which are in great demand all over the world, as a universal remedy, but there is no doubt that these exercises tighten the figure.
For a more successful result, it is still worth combining Pilates with cardio exercises, if the state of health allows.
The most famous Pilates exercises
A hundred
This exercise is similar in its starting position to lifting the core when training the abdominal muscles. Lying on your back, you need to raise your legs and bend them at right angles to the floor, then tear your shoulder blades off the floor, pull your torso to your legs, straining your abdominal muscles, and freeze in this position. At the same time, the arms need to be extended along the body and clap them through the air.
Plank
This exercise is not suitable for beginners as it requires physical fitness. To perform it, you need to lie on your side, and then tear the upper body off the floor, resting on your fingers so that it forms a straight line. It is very difficult to maintain balance during such a workout, therefore the whole body is strained. The longer this body position is held, the higher the level of physical fitness.
Criss-cross
This is a classic lifting of the body up from a prone position, when the elbow of the right hand needs to reach the knee of the left leg, then change. The number of approaches depends on personal training, but it is recommended to do at least three cycles of at least 15-20 exercises in each. By doing this exercise regularly, you can not only lose weight, but also make your upper abs perfect.
