Friday, February 20, 2009

Pilates and Beautiful Body

By Jason Laney

Pilates is an ingenious fitness program based on the idea of its founder Joseph Pilates. It became a popular and widely accepted fitness program. Pilates makes use slow movements that are performed correctly. Quality takes precedence over quantity in this discipline.

Pilates performer are supposed to understand right from the beginning the fact that the most important aspect deals with the power of the mind on the motion of the body. A trainer should explain to all the students the fact that, in this area, the effort of the individual tends not only to improving physical appearance but to achieving general body balance. The goal of Pilates is not to increase muscle mass. The discipline of the mind will allow the body to move freely and correctly. Pilates can be practice easily with or without machines. These are the main focus of the philosophy - concentration, precision and breathe control.

All moves in Pilates bear a certain meaning. The practice is becoming really popular nowadays as more people realize the benefits that it can offer by inculcating these graceful moves into your daily life. The stress from daily life is increasing and people get more and more confused so practicing such a sport helps them redefining self equilibrium. To start your own program, all you need to do is to order a DVD and you will soon be on your way to making this regime a part of your daily life. Pilates machines are very affordable as well and you can use them to supplement your fitness program. This is a fitness program that is suitable even for pregnant women and children.

Pilates were used to assist people who are recovering from physical injury and this is when Moira Merrithew becomes exposed to this form of fitness program. She met Romana Kryzanawska one of Joseph Pilates disciples. She introduced Moira to this sport and Moiras interest and dedication for Pilates made Stott Pilates a reality.

To conclude with, Pilates greatly improved the idea of sculpting the body and had changed step by step the general perception on sport. Finally, people understand that you dont have to compete to win anything in this form of sports. It all boils down to reaching inner equilibrium and a better quality of life. - 16004

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