Basics of classes Pilates. What you need to know beginners?

All you need to know those who want to go to Pilates lessons. To whom Pilates fit? How to prepare for Pilates? Contraindications.

Pilates is a unique system of exercises whose analogs does not exist. Each exercise is carefully thought out and performed solely, taking into account the individual characteristics and capabilities of a person.

What gives Pilates?

As a result of classes of Pilates, the mobility of human joints increases, the muscular tone is adjusted, and, as a result, there is a significant improvement in the posture.

Much attention to the lessons of Pilates is given to the normalization of the respiratory system. The beneficial effect of Pilates on the central nervous system leads to an improvement in the psycho-emotional state of a person.

Pilates exercises involve a large amount of muscles, including deep muscle groups. Pilates develops intramuscular and intertensive coordination, elasticity of bundles and flexibility of joints, powerful stamina.

A little about the history of Pilates

Pilates system was created almost 100 years ago and became popular worldwide. The founder of the method of Joseph Pilates called him «Control», And noted that these exercises form a system of complete coordination of mind, body and soul.

For the first time, Pilates was applied as a rehabilitation system of exercises during the First World War.

The uniqueness of Pilates is that it is universal and is suitable for everyone, regardless of gender, age, health, or degree of physical activity.

Who exactly fits Pilates?

• People experiencing back pain due to a larger lifestyle. Even if you have not been involved in any sport for a long time, Pilates fit you perfectly.

• people with overweight, since Pilates classes do not cause shortness of breath.

• those who lead too active lifestyle and needs physical and psychological unloading.

• Professional athletes and those who do in the gym. As a result of intensive power training, man’s sodes are in abbreviated state for a long time. Pilates stretches the muscles and helps bring them to normal.

• People who need to unload the spine and strengthen the back muscles. Pilates helps cure the curvature of the spine and osteoporosis. It is shown as a rehabilitation system of exercise patients with spinal injuries and after the operations on the spine. It is important to consult with the doctor before stopping the choice on Pilates, and be sure to tell about your problem to coach. Only having detailed information on the state of the client’s health, the instructor can competently compile a suitable exercise system for it. Pilates Trainer’s ethical code includes compliance with strict confidentiality in working with personal information about the client.

• Pregnant women and women in the period of recovery after childbirth. Pilates will help bring the muscle, including the muscles of the pelvic bottom, the skin and spine.

• Elderly people who often appear problems with veins and joints, since Pilates classes contribute to improved blood flow and strengthen the joints.

• Those who have joint problems. Pilates helps to train the smallest muscle groups, resulting in elbow, knee, shoulder and hip joints are greatly stronger.

Contraindications for classes Pilates

The most important difference between Pilates from all other exercise systems is the lack of negative consequences and the probability of injuries reduced to zero. As we have already written above, Pilates suits people with the most varying degrees of health. However, it is important to consult with the doctor before proceeding to classes, and tell about the peculiarities of your physical condition to the Pilates instructor.

How to prepare for Pilates Lesson?

Pilates preferably in comfortable clothes that do not constrain movements. Some women prefer to wear under T-shirt Special sports bra. Classes pass without shoes, in socks or barefoot.

Bring a bottle with mineral or drinking water to occupation if you are used to drinking water during exercises. Similarly, as in other sports, it is advisable not to be 1-2 hours before Pilates classes and after it.