Fitness centers provide many types of weight loss and fitness programs. Group classes are very popular, namely Pilates. Coach-led group sessions are considered to be very effective.
When choosing the type of fitness direction that they would like to visit, many come across such a mysterious name as Pilates. You need to pay attention to this kind of fitness, because thanks to Pilates, you can find a slim figure and improve your health.
Pilates was developed in the early twentieth century by the German physician Josef Pilates. The basic principles that make up the Pilates system include:
- accuracy and smoothness. All movements are performed in a measured manner, not quickly, without sudden jerks and efforts;
- concentration. When doing the exercises, you need to concentrate on breathing and correct technique;
- correct breathing technique. When doing the exercises, it is important to inhale and exhale correctly. Correct breathing will allow you to get the best effect from your exercise. According to the Pilates rule, inhalation is performed at the beginning of the exercise, and exhalation is performed at the end of the exercise;
- relaxation and selectivity. Exercises are performed without creating unnecessary stress on those parts of the body that are not involved in a particular exercise;
- control of the abdominal muscles. When doing Pilates, you need to suck in your abdominal muscles. It helps to strengthen the abdominal muscles;
- gradualness and regularity. The loads should be increased gradually in order to avoid injury and get the best effect. Also important is the regularity of classes, which must be attended at least three times a week.
What are the benefits of doing Pilates? First of all, this type of fitness helps to improve the elasticity of muscles, strengthens them, thereby achieving synchronous and coordinated work of all parts of the body. The difference between Pilates and other types of training is that when performing exercises, both large and small muscles are involved in the work.
In Pilates, speed and strength are not the most important thing in the exercise. The main thing here is a high-quality study of the exercise itself. Only in this case, in combination with correct breathing, you can get the desired effect.
It should be noted that Pilates classes are suitable for people with varying degrees of fitness, since the training programs are designed for both beginners and professionals.
