| Okay, so you've heard about it, you've seen it, and you | | | | the floor and its resistance comes from gravity and |
| even gave it a little test drive once just fooling around | | | | your own bodyweight. It provides for the conditioning |
| watching it on DVD. You know what I'm referring to | | | | of deeper supporting muscle tissue all the while helping |
| right? Of course, you've got a little "Pilates Passion" | | | | you to improve upon your posture, balance, and |
| going on and now your ready to dive into some Pilates | | | | coordination. |
| Exercise. | | | | Pilates equipment based moves are ideally the next |
| That's great! No one can blame you. After all, it's a joint | | | | step in your Pilates training. Whether it's a reformer, |
| friendly results oriented workout that actually is a lot of | | | | magic circle, stability chair, etc., you can add resistance |
| fun. But before you get started or even if you've been | | | | to each exercise in order to increase the exercise |
| at it awhile and are ready to take your workouts to | | | | intensity. In addition, this equipment will open up the door |
| the next level, here are a few things that will help you | | | | for more exercise options. |
| to get great results and choose your next direction. | | | | Free weights can also be implemented into a workout |
| Pilates is typically performed using one of two | | | | routine. These weights are like dumbbells and the use |
| methods. There is mat based training and there is | | | | of them is another manner in which you can add |
| equipment based training such as Pilates reformer | | | | resistance for the muscles to work against. |
| exercises or the use of a magic circle. However it's | | | | Ideally, the expert students will return back to the mat |
| important to understand that regardless of which | | | | for advanced mat work. This should only occur once |
| method is used, the main goal in your Pilates training is | | | | the basics of mat and equipment work have been |
| performing the exercise accurately in order to get the | | | | mastered. |
| best results. | | | | Pilates training is some of the most fun and desirable |
| Essential Pilates exercises require slow sustained | | | | exercise available to people of all ages and fitness |
| moves that utilize your core region such as you | | | | levels. However, some notes of caution must be given |
| abdominals and lower back. Focus is placed on using | | | | regardless of whether you are just beginning or |
| proper form as well as proper breathing techniques. | | | | escalating your Pilates workouts. They are: |
| And while you can find many resources such as | | | | · Learn proper technique and follow it continuously in |
| books and videos to help you, it is strongly advised to | | | | order to get the maximum results for your efforts. |
| get instruction from a certified instructor in order to | | | | · Proper attire is an important aspect so as not to |
| perform the moves correctly and get the best results. | | | | get any clothes caught in moving parts on a machine |
| Mat based Pilates exercises are very common and | | | | but also so that there is freedom of flexibility without |
| the preferred route for beginners to get started per | | | | unwanted exposure of body parts due to some of the |
| many professionals in the field. According to those | | | | positions you'll find yourself in with some Pilates moves. |
| individuals, it is the best way to learn proper technique. | | | | · Just as with any exercise, be sure and consult your |
| Mat work involves a series of moves done while on | | | | doctor prior to beginning any Pilates exercise program. |