What is Pilates?
Pilates is a combination of body language from the Orient and the Western and glimpse a bit like yoga. However, pilates movements also use a tool in certain movements. Also pilates has a special breathing technique that was practiced in every movement. Breathing technique is not using the abdomen or chest, but with the diaphragm, partition between the chest and abdomen.
Like Yoga, Pilates consists of exercises that are intended to help strengthen your mental and physical condition. Pilates emphasizes concentration and control, and two of these principles help to create the cohesiveness of the mind and body. Accuracy inculcated in every breath and movement.
Pilates movements many abdominal muscles, lower back, around the pelvis, and buttocks, called the core muscle. The muscles are trained not only outside the muscle, but also in the muscle (deep muscle) are rarely used as the focus of regular gymnastic exercises. Empowerment of muscle in the body will have an impact on muscle strength and better flexibility.
Pilates especially effective if you suffer from back pain. Pilates could improve posture and range of motion, while strengthening the muscles of the abdomen. Gymnastics pilates is not a gym for weight-loss program, although it may also be reduced body weight. Gymnastics pilates more leads to the formation of good posture.
With Pilates, the body has the power, more stable, and flexible to move. The body will be more lightweight and flexible in carrying out daily activities. Gymnastics is also used to strengthen muscles for people with injuries.
