Pilates is a whole body coordination exercise that exercises the deep small muscle groups of the human body, maintains and improves the appearance and normal movement posture, reaches the body balance, expands the range and activity ability of the trunk and limbs, emphasizes the control of the core muscle group, strengthens the nerve sensing and incontrol of the limbs and skeletal muscle tissue of the human brain, and combines with the correct breathing method.
Pilates basics
Focus, control, center, breathing, flow, precision, these six words are the basic elements of good Pilates.
1. Focus
Training focuses attention, and the mind controls the body. Its about five things: intelligence, intuition, imagination, willpower, and memory.
2. Control
When using core force and focusing on movement, the movement is controlled, and uncontrolled movement can cause damage to the body.
3. Center
The core strength of the body, from which all movements originate.
4. BreathingnMovement and breathing must be fully coordinated, and the lungs need to be completely emptied of air when exhaling.
5. Fluency
The movement is fluid, the range between transitions is minimal, and it needs to be done at a specific tempo, nothing is too fast or too slow.
6. Precision
Precise movements can help improve control, correct bad habits and movement patterns, quality is greater than quantity, and the ultimate goal is the best results.