Posts Tagged ‘Pilates’
You’ve probably heard of Pilates, or you go to meetings, the truth is that it is a relatively new, quiet but effective, and has taken on increased importance in recent times.
Well, now roughly what are some of the benefits:
* Strengthens the muscles, but without increasing muscle volume, especially the muscles of the abdomen and back. That is, is ideal if you want to strengthen and tone but did not win more muscle mass. It is also a method to work also ligaments and joints, it is useful to gain greater flexibility and agility.
* Then, increase joint flexibility, also achieved a greater range of motion and reduces the risk of any injuries.
Corrects posture, it is also helpful to reduce neck and back pain, not only muscle toning the abdomen, buttocks and back but also promotes postural awareness, breathing and body’s balance .
* Increases self-control and self-esteem.
* The work also consciously about breathing and concentration, reduces stress, which in turn affects positively the body and the body in all metabolic and psychological aspects.
* As an exercise that involves both body and mind work, over time the practitioner acquires knowledge about their body or their feelings and possibilities. This knowledge helps to know yourself, this affects relationships with others and in the philosophy of life in general.