Is Pilates Safe for Older Adults Part II
Pilates
Dear friends,
Did you have a good rest for this weekend, I hope you had..... :o)
Ok, lets continue with our sharing..........
Is Pilates Safe for Older Adults?
Pilates is described as a whole body regime because it strives to treat and nourish all of the body.
Even the small, generally ignored joints and muscles located around the ankles and feet are conditioned through pilates. No one-muscle group is favored or emphasized, but rather the whole body is conditioned. This provides participants with an all-over results that include lean, long muscles that are supple yet strong.
The benefits of pilates have been especially noted in older adults. Older adults are more likely to suffer from symptoms of arthritis, including stiff and painful joints. Osteoporosis and other conditions that involve degeneration of the bones can be helped through the regular use of pilates.
Pilates practice has also been lauded for its ability to help prevent injury. Even adults undergoing serious rehabilitation therapy can use pilates to increase their range of motion and overall muscle strength. But is pilates safe for all adults? Who should avoid participating in a pilates program, and who is more likely to benefit from the program?
Consult your medical professional if you have any doubts about your pilates program. If you are suffering from severe degeneration or physical pain, you should take extra care before beginning a pilates program. You should never feel pain while practicing pilates. If you do, you know that there is something wrong. Don't be afraid to pull back if you feel overwhelmed.
Pilates was designed to progress naturally from one movement to another. If you feel stopped at one movement, don't give up. Start at the beginning and work your way back to the areas you found most challenging.
Ok, that wraps up my sharing on this topic of whether Pilates is safe for older adults.
Till we 'meet' again, take care and stay healthy.
Cheers.
Pilates
Dear friends,
Did you have a good rest for this weekend, I hope you had..... :o)
Ok, lets continue with our sharing..........
Is Pilates Safe for Older Adults?
Pilates is described as a whole body regime because it strives to treat and nourish all of the body.
Even the small, generally ignored joints and muscles located around the ankles and feet are conditioned through pilates. No one-muscle group is favored or emphasized, but rather the whole body is conditioned. This provides participants with an all-over results that include lean, long muscles that are supple yet strong.
The benefits of pilates have been especially noted in older adults. Older adults are more likely to suffer from symptoms of arthritis, including stiff and painful joints. Osteoporosis and other conditions that involve degeneration of the bones can be helped through the regular use of pilates.
Pilates practice has also been lauded for its ability to help prevent injury. Even adults undergoing serious rehabilitation therapy can use pilates to increase their range of motion and overall muscle strength. But is pilates safe for all adults? Who should avoid participating in a pilates program, and who is more likely to benefit from the program?
Consult your medical professional if you have any doubts about your pilates program. If you are suffering from severe degeneration or physical pain, you should take extra care before beginning a pilates program. You should never feel pain while practicing pilates. If you do, you know that there is something wrong. Don't be afraid to pull back if you feel overwhelmed.
Pilates was designed to progress naturally from one movement to another. If you feel stopped at one movement, don't give up. Start at the beginning and work your way back to the areas you found most challenging.
Ok, that wraps up my sharing on this topic of whether Pilates is safe for older adults.
Till we 'meet' again, take care and stay healthy.
Cheers.
Pilates
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