Pilates Tips for Beginners!
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Hi all,
A Very Good Weekend To You.
For today sharing, I just like to go back to the basic..........
Pilates Tips for Beginners
Pilates is everywhere these days. This hot trend in fitness is popular for a reason. The strength and natural flexibility that can be achieved through regular practice exceeds almost any other form of exercise. If you are interested in getting toned, increasing your flexibility, improving your posture and flexibility, then pilates may be just what you have been looking for you.
To get started, you can purchase a pilates program that you can do at home through DVD or video. However, because pilates places a great emphasis on precision and concentration, it is a good idea to take classes with an experienced instructor who can ensure that you are doing the movements correctly and safely.
To find a pilates class near you, check out the offerings from your local YMCA, community college, or recreation center. In many areas, there are now professional pilates studios that offer classes on a pay-per-lesson basis, or you can purchase a whole block of lessons. Make sure the instructor has received professional certification in pilates, with hundreds of hours in training.
In most cases, you can choose between mat training and machine work. Pilates studio classes usually focus on mat work, while professional gyms are more likely to be equipped with pilates machines. Whatever focus you choose to pursue, make sure your studio or gym offers lessons at the beginner level. Also, you should be certain that your class offers supervision from an experienced instructor who can modify any move for a beginner.
If you are like most beginners, you will probably start off with pilates mat program. Most mat programs follow a sequence that allows you to begin with easy exercises and gradually move to more advanced movements in a natural progression.
It is important that you start off at a beginner level, no matter your fitness level or previous experience with other strength training programs. Joseph H. Pilates, the founder of Pilates, designed the sequences so that one must follow the other.
To get the most of your pilates workout, focus on your breath. Experienced instructors will teach their students to use their breath in conjunction with the body. Your instructor will teach you how to keep a steady breathing rhythm that complements the movements. Like yoga, one of the fundamental goals of pilates is to unite the body and mind. Remember that one of the goals in doing pilates is not just to stretch and tone, but relieve stress and anxiety.
One of the great things about pilates is that you don't need a lot of equipment to get started. Simply make sure to wear comfortable clothes during your pilates sessions. This may include a T-shirt or tank top coupled with tights, sweats, or shorts. Like yoga, pilates is usually done without shoes. Purchase a mat you can work on. This cushioning ensures that you are practicing on a soft, pliable and safe surface. Pay attention to your body while practicing pilates. If you feel any pain or stress, you should stop.
Okie, that's all for my sharing on Pilates today.
Please visit my new website www.PilatesEssential.com for more info and a free report on "Windsor Pilates".
Till we 'meet' again, have fun with Pilates.
Cheers.
Pilates
www.PilatesEssential.com
Hi all,
A Very Good Weekend To You.
For today sharing, I just like to go back to the basic..........
Pilates Tips for Beginners
Pilates is everywhere these days. This hot trend in fitness is popular for a reason. The strength and natural flexibility that can be achieved through regular practice exceeds almost any other form of exercise. If you are interested in getting toned, increasing your flexibility, improving your posture and flexibility, then pilates may be just what you have been looking for you.
To get started, you can purchase a pilates program that you can do at home through DVD or video. However, because pilates places a great emphasis on precision and concentration, it is a good idea to take classes with an experienced instructor who can ensure that you are doing the movements correctly and safely.
To find a pilates class near you, check out the offerings from your local YMCA, community college, or recreation center. In many areas, there are now professional pilates studios that offer classes on a pay-per-lesson basis, or you can purchase a whole block of lessons. Make sure the instructor has received professional certification in pilates, with hundreds of hours in training.
In most cases, you can choose between mat training and machine work. Pilates studio classes usually focus on mat work, while professional gyms are more likely to be equipped with pilates machines. Whatever focus you choose to pursue, make sure your studio or gym offers lessons at the beginner level. Also, you should be certain that your class offers supervision from an experienced instructor who can modify any move for a beginner.
If you are like most beginners, you will probably start off with pilates mat program. Most mat programs follow a sequence that allows you to begin with easy exercises and gradually move to more advanced movements in a natural progression.
It is important that you start off at a beginner level, no matter your fitness level or previous experience with other strength training programs. Joseph H. Pilates, the founder of Pilates, designed the sequences so that one must follow the other.
To get the most of your pilates workout, focus on your breath. Experienced instructors will teach their students to use their breath in conjunction with the body. Your instructor will teach you how to keep a steady breathing rhythm that complements the movements. Like yoga, one of the fundamental goals of pilates is to unite the body and mind. Remember that one of the goals in doing pilates is not just to stretch and tone, but relieve stress and anxiety.
One of the great things about pilates is that you don't need a lot of equipment to get started. Simply make sure to wear comfortable clothes during your pilates sessions. This may include a T-shirt or tank top coupled with tights, sweats, or shorts. Like yoga, pilates is usually done without shoes. Purchase a mat you can work on. This cushioning ensures that you are practicing on a soft, pliable and safe surface. Pay attention to your body while practicing pilates. If you feel any pain or stress, you should stop.
Okie, that's all for my sharing on Pilates today.
Please visit my new website www.PilatesEssential.com for more info and a free report on "Windsor Pilates".
Till we 'meet' again, have fun with Pilates.
Cheers.
Pilates
www.PilatesEssential.com
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