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What is Pilates?
July 15, 2009
Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates as a very easy and effective way to stay healthy. This form of fitness is widely embraced by millions of followers from all over the world. Attention to detail becomes a priority in Pilates and is accompanied by slow movements. Quality takes precedence over quantity in this discipline.
Students of Pilates must be fully aware that is the power of the mind that controls all bodily movements. The ultimate goal is to improve the body balance and how the person appears. The goal of Pilates is not to increase muscle mass. Mastery of the mind will allow the body to move freely and accurately. Pilates can be done with or without machines. In the beginning, the founder of this concept invented fewer exercises and he preferred to centre upon main principles established by him: centering, concentration, control, precision and control of breathing.
It is important to understand that all moves in Pilates bear some hidden meaning that must be executed exactly as defined by the instructor if you want to reap the benefits from the practice of this fitness program. This has become popular in the modern world as people look for new ways to manage their health and achieving peaceful states of mind at the same time. The demands of the modern world obviously made this form of fitness program which is based on achieving a peaceful mind and a balanced outlook very much in demand. To start your own program, all you need to do is to order a DVD and you will soon be on your way to making this regime a part of your daily life. Everyone can afford a Pilates machine so it is really easy to practice every day. There are types of exercises addressing to pregnant women and even to children. Pilates were used to assist people who are recovering from physical injury and this is when Moira Merrithew becomes exposed to this form of fitness program. She met Romana Kryzanawska one of Joseph Pilates’ disciples. Moira was introduced to Pilates by Romana, and later Moira she founded Stott Pilates to expand this sport worldwide under her own brand.
Pilates had greatly expanded on the idea of sculpting the body through gentle systematic moves and change the worldwide perception of how sports could be. Finally people realize that the goal of sports is not to win, but to create a new level of health and happiness that anyone can enjoy without the pressure of being better than the next person. In the final analysis, it is all about being the best you can be by leading healthy and well balanced lifestyles.
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