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Why
should I try this?
Pilates is a gentle and effective rehabilitation
modality, and can also be a hardcore workout. Pilates
develops every aspect of physical fitness: strength,
flexibility, coordination, speed, agility, and endurance.
Pilates corrects posture and alignment, heightens body awareness,
teaches correct muscle activation and promotes relaxation
and the release of tension.
Pilates
Equipment vs. Mat Only
The
Pilates Method is based on a full, integrated system of equipment
- the mat exercises are just part of the technique.
By adding equipment, you experience a more authentic, quality
experience. The equipment works better and faster to
change the body, as the springs on the equipment provide support
and resistance that allow you to enhance your core connections
in a way that is difficut to do on the Mat alone. The
equipment allows you to shape, tone and align quite differently
than the Mat. Advanced core and proprioception is enhanced
by equipment work.
Your
nervous system likes change! Whether you take Mat classes
alone or a combination of Pilates equipment and Mat, a mix
of workout options is essential to getting the best results.
Pilates
is excellent cross-training for athletes as well as the perfect
exercise for all ages and physical limitations.
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