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21 January 2008 10:59
I’m not well enough for the gym, but I want to keep in shape. I hear Pliates is good. What is it?
By Yours Fitness Expert
Pilates is a form of gentle exercise that could help you to gain better body awareness. Your teacher will encourage you to strengthen your body’s core muscles to help to improve your posture, realign your joints and make sure that you move your body correctly to avoid later problems.
It’s ideal if you want to improve your posture and could also help you cope with and ease back and joint pain. It could help to increase your flexibility, balance and stability and relieve stress.
Visit www.pilatesfoundation.com to find a teacher in your area.
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susanw says
The Pilates method, devised by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, focusses on training the postural muscles. The original Pilates exercises were very advanced and strenuous and practised by dancers and other elite athletes, but the various Pilates teacher training organisations have adapted these to be suitable for the general public. Done properly, Pilates exercises will improve your posture, correct muscle imbalances and reduce problems such as neck tension and low back pain. Done badly, they will probably cause you injury! It is very important to choose a beginners class or one where the instructor offers different levels for the exercises, so that you do not attempt exercises that are too advanced too soon.
21 May 2008 13:53
chloepo says
Have to agree with Eileen. I also go once a week and wouldn't miss it. As she says you work at your own level so can make it as easy or as hard as you like. We always have relaxing music playing quietly in the background and I always feel really good at the end of a session. I would recommend it to anyone.
14 May 2008 17:22
EileenR says
I go to Pilates class every week.. and it is something I would never miss. I don't always feel like going, but once you are there you seem to relax with the exercies which can be as easy or hard as you like.. there are different levels on every exercise. Our class is really friendly and we have a good giggle at times. After I have finished the hour I feel really good and ready for anything. I can really reccoemnd it to anyone whatever your ability or age. Give it a try.
13 May 2008 21:58
Pat Reader says
Yes it is I've been doing Pilates for a few years now to help me relax from a very stressful job.It strengthens your core muscles & teaches you to breathe from the abodmen.I've recommended it to my friend & it's help her become more mobile so enquire in your area & join a class.
06 April 2008 11:06
