Pilates
Introduction to Pilates
If you want to be more flexible and develop your core body strength, Pilates is the perfect activity to get involved in realbuzz.com has put together this introduction to Pilates to give you a taste of the activity and the benefits of Pilates exercises.
Read more…Who can do Pilates?
Pilates includes many different movements and a wide range of levels of difficulty, so Pilates can suit anyone. Teachers advise first becoming familiar with the main principles of Pilates before engaging with the deep postural muscles, concentration and breathing.
Read more…Pilates techniques
The technique of Pilates is underpinned by eight principles; relaxation, concentration, co-ordination, alignment, breathing, flowing movements, centreing and stamina.
Read more…Pilates classes and finding a Pilates teacher
Pilates generally involves a lot of ‘mat work’, exercising on a mat on the floor. Some of the exercises performed in a Pilates session may seem familiar, not dissimilar to the stretches, sit-ups or even push-up type exercises of conventional fitness regimes, but the approach and method of doing them is completely different.
Read more…Top 10 tips for Pilates beginners
If you are just starting out in Pilates or thinking of having a go, here are top 10 tips for Pilates beginners – everything the Pilates novice needs to know.
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