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It is undeniable that many people today have prodigious interest and intensity to fitness programs, and one of the most popular fitness programs that have swept the continents by storm is Pilates.

Pilates for long years has been setting a new level of standards to the fitness industry. It is known and favored by many dieters, athletes, and body builders worldwide because of a number of benefits that Pilates is capable of bringing. It is even very popular among many pregnant and nursing mothers as it creates wonders that are obtainable from no other techniques. Now, it is being labeled as the most excellent approach to fitness.

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The Pilates Method for Dancers!

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Hi all,
How are you doing with your pilates exercises?

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Now, lets start our sharing today ..................

The Pilates Method for Dancers

One of the most commonly heard erroneous impressions when it comes to Pilates is that the exercise was developed by a dancer specifically for dancers. Well, Joseph Pilates was not a professional dancer, nor did he develop his Pilates Method specifically for dancers. However, if you want to move with the grace and style of a dancer, and possess the strong sculpted muscles and flexibility of these people, then the Pilates Method may be the perfect choice for you.

Probably you have seen dancers supplementing their studies with the teasers, mermaids, elephants, boomerangs, long spine stretches, open leg rockers and other intriguing-named exercises. The reason for this is that these exercises and about 500 others are part of the Pilates, an exercise system that is loved by many dancers for their being so beneficial.

The benefits of the Pilates Method for dancers were first recognized by Martha Graham and George Balanchine. They were the first in the dance world to recognize that the Pilates Method, with its deliberate and controlled movements coupled with controlled breathing as well as strong emphasis on alignment could enhance flexibility and strength throughout the entire body. This wonderful result can be obtained through the Pilates Method without forming bulky muscles.

Several other evidences were revealed noting the benefits of Pilates Method for dancers. One particular incident that makes the impression of Pilates Method for dancers so well-known is when Emily Gaynor, a teenager studying at the school of American Ballet started the Pilates workouts and after one month discovered that she is getting stronger. Well, what Emily and so many other dancers have done is cross-train with an excellent complement to dance – the Pilates Method.

The Pilates Method for dancers strengthens the dancer’s powerhouse. Note that according to Pilates, the powerhouse encompasses the abdomen, lower back and buttocks. When the powerhouse is strengthened, it creates a super strong core that supports all the other movements.

The importance of the Pilates Method for dancers is further shown with Pilates being an effective system that works deep, finding those hard to isolate muscles so essential to strength and control. In the first place, the precision and control needed for the exercises requires contributions from the different muscle groups, so all over strength and suppleness result. In addition, the Pilates Method for dancers discovers and corrects imbalances as well as misalignments that can hinder the progress of the dancer, and it does so in a supportive and calm environment. This is then an important factor given the intensity of some ballet classes.

Pilates Method for dancers is further recognized with the revelation that Pilates provides an excellent supplement to rehabilitation after injury. It’s no wonder then that the Pilates equipments are often found in the offices of the dance physical therapists. There was one report noting that the great ballerina Suzanne Farrell was able to return to the stage after considering the importance of Pilates Method for dancers. She actually underwent a hip replacement by adding Pilates to her rehabilitation regime.

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What Is PMA?

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Hi all,
I believe you have been doing good exercises using the Pilates Method.

Today, I would like to share with you..........

The Pilates Method Alliance

Thousands of people across the globe are considering the Pilates Method as one of the most effective physical fitness systems ever developed. Many people paid interest on studying, teaching and training the Pilates Method and it was basically due to this strong interest that the Pilates Method Alliance was born.

The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) is an international non-profit and professional association that was developed bearing the teachings of Joseph Pilates and his wife, Clara. This association has a mission to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education standards for the Pilates professionals.

Goals of PMA

The Pilates Method Alliance holds a number of goals for the success of the association. The first of those is to establish and maintain a national certification exam. This certification exam has been intended for those who wish to become a certified Pilates teacher. It has been designed to measure skill and knowledge at the level of a person who has received comprehensive Pilates teacher training.

The Pilates Method Alliance also encourages professional growth through continuing education. It also seeks to define the parameters of the Pilates teaching and expertise, to maintain standards while respecting the various approaches to Pilates. Also interesting to know is the fact that the Pilates Method Alliance want to promote the benefits of the Pilates exercise to the consumer public, and serve as an information resource for all the Pilates constituents.

All of these goals are strongly maintained by the Pilates Method Alliance knowing that these will help them meet the needs of the community they serve.

PMA’s Philosophy on Instructor Training

The Pilates Method Alliance basically upholds the principles of the Pilates Method. As you may know, the Pilates Method is centered on the concepts of awareness, balance, breath, centering, concentration, control, flowing movement, and precision. All of these principles are uphold for the people to uniformly develop the body and mind.

Today, the Pilates Method Alliance has recommended a lot of facilities that could be of great help to those who are willing to become a Pilates instructor. In the first place, PMA promises to provide a comprehensive assessment and initial training session prior to the recommendation of any exercise program. According to them, this assessment should involve the client history, injuries and goals, plus measurable and clear assessments of muscular strengths, weaknesses and imbalances, bony landmark issues of significance, overall levels of both flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning.

The Pilates Method Alliance further recommends that participants must receive a complete introductory or orientation before the regular participation in group equipment class. They believe that this orientation will clearly educate participants as to the purpose of the Pilates equipment, the potential of injury, as well as how to properly self-adjust every piece of apparatus.

Finally, the Pilates Method Alliance strongly recommends that all studios and facilities, including health clubs have at least one comprehensively trained instructor on staff at all times, especially when the facility is open for business. This instructor is required to aid the facility in supervising a number of guidelines for Pilates programming safety, as well as with the ongoing education of instructors in training.

Ok, that's all for today sharing.

Till we 'meet' again, don't forget to stay healthy with Pilates.

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Here Are Some Pilates Mat Method Exercises!

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Hi all,
Did you have a good weekend?
Did you spend sometimes building up your fitness?
Hm.... lets continue with Pilates today, and I would like to share with you...............

The Pilates Mat Method

The Pilates mat method is a great way to start your ultimate Pilates experience. However, at the same time, this is so far the hardest of all the Pilates exercises to master. The main reason for this is the fact that in the Pilates mat method, there are no tricks and no gadgets. You will only be using your mind and your body.

Basically, the Pilates mat method involves a series of exercises designed to realign and strengthen the body. It pays a lot of concentration on your abdominal muscles or the so-called “core”. And, typically your first class might concentrate on breathing and posture and gradually move into the Pilates mat method exercises.

There are originally 44 exercises that fall under the Pilates mat method. These exercises are based on six principles: centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing and flowing movement. Also, all of the exercises are done in a sitting or reclining position to take advantage of the more normal position of the visceral organs of the body.

Here are few of the exercises covered by the Pilates mat method:

The Hundred – This Pilates mat method exercise is about trunk flexion initiating from cervical region. You will be asked to lie on back, extend legs in the air in line with hips, knees as straight as possible, and feet relaxed. Place arms alongside body with palms down a few inches off floor. Lift head, neck and shoulder blades off the floor and maintain such position. Pump arms up and down toward floor without touching and without moving your torso or legs. Inhale and exhale for five counts.

Rolling Like a Ball – Sit on the mat with knees bent, legs together, forearms on lower legs and point toes. Lift toes a few inches off floor. Balance and breathe deeply several times. Then, roll back onto shoulders and roll up to starting position.

Leg Circles – This Pilates mat method exercise is for hip rotation. Lie on back with right leg straight on floor and left leg extended straight up to 90 degrees to hip. Arms lengthened at sides, palms and shoulders down. Contract abdominals to bring entire back in contact with floor. Inhale and exhale slowly and rotate the left leg with pointed toes counterclockwise. Keep the circle controlled and keep abdominals pulled in. Repeat five times and reverse direction of circles.

Swimming – This is a Pilates mat method exercise for spine extension. Just position prone with arms straight above head, legs extended apart, tops of feet on the floor. Keep shoulder blades down and together. Inhale and exhale, drawing abdominals in and up to stabilize torso. Lift the right arm, left leg, head, neck and chest. Alternate lifting each arm and the opposite leg. Repeat 10 to 80 breaths. Sit back on heels with upper body and head lowered to floor and arms stretched forward.

The Saw – To do this Pilates mat method exercise, sit with legs out in a V, feet flexed, and toes pointed toward ceiling. Extend arms out to sides at shoulder level. Lift sternum, elongate spine, and drop shoulders. Rotate to face right leg, crossing the left arm to right foot. Then, contract the abdominals and flex at hip brining torso toward knee. Alternate between left and right sides. Repeat five times and remain body lifted until the rotation is complete.

There are other exercises involved in the Pilates mat method, but generally they are classified according to their complexities. What I have mentioned above are just few of the most intricate movements involved in the Pilates mat method.

Ok, that's all for today folks. See ya on the mat.

Cheers.


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