Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Pilates Training For All Ages

By James Spann


Pilates training is an exercise regime that focuses on mind, body and spirit. It involves strengthening the central core in the body which is developed around the abdomen and lower back and works out toward the limbs and extremities. Those who may find these exercise routines especially helpful include mothers who are attempting to reduce post-baby weight, athletes who need to gain strength and reach higher levels of fitness and the older generation who are seeking an easily modified exercise program that will suit their individual needs.

The history of this activity is quite captivating. The routines were originally developed in the 1920's by German Joseph Pilates. He used his principles to assist returning soldiers and prisoners of war with rehabilitation and recovery. Dancers also used his techniques to gain strength, grace and stamina.

Putting this regime in place every day will help your body become longer and leaner. You will become more flexible and less tired and winded after every workout. This low-impact activity will even assist in improving posture and assisting with chronic back pain.

Older individuals and those who have not exercised for long periods of time can alter the exercise routines to fit their capabilities and as they grow stronger and more confident in their skills, they can add more difficult moves to their daily exercise sessions. It can be easily combined with a regimen of walking, running or weight lifting.

Most of the moves are done on the floor, usually on a mat or other soft surface. There are some exercises that can be done on specific machines which were designed by the creator of this exercise regime himself but they are expensive and cumbersome to own.

Seek out a nearby class in your city. A complimentary session may be offered if you wish to try this type of regimen. If classes are not available in your area, DVDs can be readily purchased or rented for home use. You may even wish to use a DVD for the first few sessions to see if it is something you would like to continue doing. Enlist the companionship of a friend or relative to make the sessions more interesting.

Including this along with your other daily routines will increase your focus and concentration as well assist with balance and coordination. You will become more flexible and alert as well as feel much younger than your age. Your body will begin to slim down and breathing will become deeper and more effective.




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