Features of the Pilates exercise and its precautions
Pilates is an exercise that focuses on the core strength and flexibility of the body, and through simple movements and breathing exercises, the flexibility and balance of the body can be gradually improved.
1. Characteristics of Pilates.
Pilates is a static fitness exercise originated in Germany, founded and promoted by Joseph Pilates in 1926. Pilates emphasizes the control of the core muscles, and through specific movements and breathing exercises, the balance, coordination, and flexibility of the body can be improved. Pilates can also improve muscle soreness, improve flexibility and joint flexibility, improve posture, boost metabolism, and more.
Pilates is trained by using your own body weight, multiple reps, small weights, and meditation, and the breathing is through the nose and mouth. Pilates training mainly includes mat exercises, apparatus exercises and special Pilates techniques. Matwork exercises are a basic Pilates course for beginners and those who need itApparatus exercises require some basic knowledge and experience, but can increase muscle strength and stability;Special Pilates techniques include Tai Chi Pilates, Yoga Pilates, etc., which combine Eastern martial arts and yoga techniques.
2. What is the difference between Pilates and yoga?
Yoga and Pilates have some differences in terms of origin, characteristics, effects, and breathing patterns.
1.Origin: Yoga originated from the ancient Indian Yoga Sutra and has a history of thousands of years, while Pilates originated in Germany during World War I, based on modern medical anatomy, and was used for soldiers in battle.
2.Features: Yoga is more like philosophy, focusing on the cultivation of the inner and thinking, asana is only the external manifestation of cultivation, emphasizing that the body is the temple of the soul, emphasizing the control of consciousness fluctuations. Pilates is more like science, focusing on the correct alignment of the body's joints and the stability of the deep muscle groups, characterized by precise and efficient training.
3.Effect: From the physical level, yoga is long-term and persistent, and the effect is not obvious in the short term, and it takes long-term persistence to make obvious changesPilates has a short entry time and quick results, especially in posture improvement, shaping and pain**, as well as injury recovery, which has obvious and rapid effects.
4.Breathing style: In the early days of yoga, more abdominal breathing, chest breathing, and uga breathing were used, which was nasal inhalation and nasal exhalation. Pilates is more of a three-dimensional breathing method and is a nasal and mouth exhalation.
Overall, yoga and Pilates differ in terms of origin, characteristics, effects, and breathing patterns.
3. Precautions for Pilates exercises.
1.Breathing: Pilates emphasizes the correct way of breathing, which is to contract the abdomen when you inhale and relax your abdomen when you exhale. Avoid holding or holding your breath and keep your breathing steady and deep.
2.Speed of movement: The speed of the movement of Pilates is relatively slow, so be stable and consistent, and don't rush it.
3.Postural control: Pilates focuses on postural control and stability, requiring the body to maintain correct posture and avoid overexertion or overextension.
4.Dress comfortably: Wear comfortable sneakers and clothing when doing Pilates, and avoid tight or loose-fitting clothing.
5.Maintain balance: When performing Pilates exercises, pay attention to the balance and stability of your body and avoid excessive tilting or twisting of your body.