| 1)
Pilates was named after its inventor Joseph H. Pilates. Originally,
the concepts of the physical activity were developed for injured
soldiers were confined to their beds in an English hospital. Pilates
innovated a machine from old hospital beds and springs,
2) In 1926, Pilates
brought this exercise to America. It made its debut at fitness
clubs to ballerina schools.
3) PILATES represents
the acronym of Proximal Integrating Latent Agile Toning Exercise.
4) Although, Pilates
is deemed a popular type of exercise, it is really a means of
strengthening, toning and stretching the body.
5) The popularity
coupled with the efficacy of Pilates makes it an exercise phenomenon
that is not another trend
6) Despite some of
the rigorous physical maneuvers/exercises of Pilates, it is
not deemed a cardiovascular workout.
7) From neighbors
to famous celebrities, Pilates is a fun, challenging physical
activity that makes the body feel good.
8) A Pilates workout
consist of a systematic practice designed to sculpt and tone
the body's core through balance, breathing, stretching and strengthening.
9) Through the use
of Pilates machines and other stationary exercises, the movements
entail the exerciser performing systematic moves, while simultaneously
contracting the torsos in one place and moving limbs in opposite.
10) Pilates challenges
the body to be strong, flexible and balanced.
11) A combination
of cardiovascular, resistance training and Pilates are recommended.
12) Pilates can still
be quite strenuous.
13) Pilate's movements
are executed and synchronized with breathing techniques with
specific stretches with and without equipment.
14) Pilates is beneficial
for the body because it offers a balance the body's core, strength
and flexibility.
15) Pilates is similar
to yoga because they both target flexibility, body alignment
(posture) and overall strength. |
